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TEAMER: CFD Data on a Vertical Axis Wave Turbine

In this study from January to July of 2023, different variations of the original geometry of a vertical-axis wave turbine (VAWT) were generated and evaluated for hydrodynamic power efficiency using computational fluid dynamics (CFD). The key geometrical parameters considered in th...
Yang, Y. et al University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Jul 31, 2023
37 Resources
0 Stars
Publicly accessible

TEAMER: Triton Systems Oscillating Water Column Modeling Data and Report

This dataset provides the output of six Wave Energy Converter Simulator (WEC-Sim) simulations and accompanying documentation for the modeling of Triton Systems' oscillating water column (OWC) system at tank scale (validated using available data for tuning the model, Tests 1-2) and...
Forbush, D. et al Sandia National Laboratories
Aug 30, 2024
3 Resources
0 Stars
Awaiting release

TEAMER: Tidal Currents Turbine Parametric Study Flow, Power, Torque, and Energy Optimization

This is an exercise in optimizing the flow through a shrouded axial turbine to have the least resistance and to have optimal output and torque and energy. In this study, different variations of the original geometry of the current turbine designed by Hydrokinetic Energy Corp. (HEC...
Schurtenberger, W. and Ge, Z. Hydrokinetic Energy Corp.
Jul 30, 2021
3 Resources
0 Stars
Publicly accessible

TEAMER: Advanced Wave-to-Wire OWC model in WEC-Sim

Accurate numerical models are crucial for the development of wave energy converter (WEC) technologies, providing the means for power production and lifetime assessment, site selection, and design of mooring lines, PTO systems and controllers, among other aspects. This project aims...
PeƱalba, M. et al Mondragon Goi Eskola Politeknikoa
Dec 20, 2024
2 Resources
0 Stars
In curation

TEAMER: Initial Testing of Wave Energy-Powered UV-C LED Anti-Biofouling System, Post-Access Report, 3newable LLC

Biofouling severely limits the quality of data coming from buoy-mounted sensors. 3newable is co-developing a unique solution to the biofouling problem together with the Ocean Observatories Initiative (OOI) at WHOI to design and build a buoy-mounted WEC as an integrated power sourc...
Minsky, M. et al 3newable LLC
Sep 20, 2022
2 Resources
0 Stars
Publicly accessible

TEAMER: Numerical Modeling and Optimization of the iProTech Pitching Inertial Pump (PIP) Wave Energy Converter (WEC)

This project focused on developing an automated workflow to evaluate and optimize the iProTech Pitching Inertial Pump (PIP) wave energy converter (WEC) using open-source Python packages and the MATLAB/Simulink tool, WEC-Sim. The process involved parameterizing key design variables...
Wynn, N. et al National Renewable Energy Laboratory
Apr 11, 2024
1 Resources
0 Stars
Publicly accessible

UMass 2-Body WEC Techno-Economic Assessment

The University of Massachusetts (UMass) is developing a 2-body wave energy converter (WEC) device that is converting mechanical power into electricity using a mechanical motion rectifier that allows the system to couple to a flywheel. UMass has completed numerical modeling, wave t...
Previsic, M. Re Vision Consulting
Nov 19, 2024
2 Resources
0 Stars
Publicly accessible

TEAMER: CalWave xWave New Technology Qualification and Path to Certification Final Report

CalWave is developing a wave energy converter (WEC) called xWave, which operates fully submerged and is classified as a submerged pressure differential type. As ocean waves pass over the submerged wave buoy, a pressure differential is created, exciting the absorber in multiple deg...
Petcovic, D. and Zhang, S. CalWave Power Technologies Inc.
Oct 31, 2022
2 Resources
0 Stars
Publicly accessible

TEAMER: Numerical Analysis of a Novel Nearshore at-surface WEC

This dataset comprises of raw numerical simulation data conducted on a novel nearshore at-surface wave energy converter (WEC). The testing aimed and was intended to provide a calibration then optimization regime through numerical analysis. This project is part of the TEAMER RFTS ...
Villarreal, A. et al Laminar Scientific Inc.
Jan 15, 2024
1 Resources
0 Stars
Curated

TEAMER: WEC-Sim Modeling of Laminar Scientific Patented Seesaw Wave Energy Converter

Laminar Scientific's patented nearshore seesaw wave energy converter has several features assessed in this study utilizing the Wave Energy Converter SIMulator (WEC-Sim) Facility. One of these features is the ability to change spacing between two spherical floats of the seesaw to a...
Iyer, N. et al Laminar Scientific Inc.
Nov 21, 2024
2 Resources
0 Stars
Publicly accessible

TEAMER: Techno-Economic Assessment of the Crestwing WEC Device

This dataset contains a report and an Excel file documenting a techno-economic model developed to assess the Crestwing wave energy converter (WEC), an attenuator-type device composed of two hinged rectangular barges. Funded by TEAMER and carried out by Re Vision Consulting, the st...
Previsic, M. Re Vision Consulting
Mar 14, 2025
3 Resources
0 Stars
Curated

TEAMER: OSU X Hinsdale & Sandia LUPA Uncertainty Testing

This processed data is from TEAMER testing through RFTS 7 at the O.H. Hinsdale Wave Research Laboratory in Corvallis, Oregon. This testing was conducted by Oregon State University (OSU) and Sandia National Laboratories in October and November 2023. The Laboratory Upgrade Point Abs...
Robertson, B. et al Oregon State University
Oct 19, 2023
6 Resources
0 Stars
Curated

TEAMER: OSU X Hinsdale & Sandia LUPA System Identification

This submission is part of a TEAMER testing campaign through RFTS 7 at the O.H. Hinsdale Wave Research Laboratory in Corvallis, Oregon. This testing was conducted by Oregon State University (OSU) and Sandia National Laboratories in October and November 2023. The Laboratory Upgrade...
Robertson, B. et al Oregon State University
Oct 19, 2023
4 Resources
0 Stars
Curated

TEAMER: ORPC Pitching Foil Crossflow Turbine Efficiency Testing Report

Turbine performance data, collected and processed by the University of New Hampshire (UNH). This presentation includes turbine performance vs tow speed and Reynolds #, turbine performance vs tip-speed ratio, as well as the TARE values used for processing the data. Project was fun...
Pillsbury, L. Ocean Renewable Power Company
Sep 01, 2022
1 Resources
0 Stars
Awaiting release

TEAMER: Original HANNA Mono-Radial Turbine Post Access Report

Final report on a TEAMER RFTS 2 (request for technical support) study undertaken by Alden Research Laboratory for the Mono-radial turbine invented by John Clark Hanna DBA: Hanna Wave Energy Primary Drives. The study is a predictive numerical and CFD (computational fluid dynamics) ...
Hanna, J. Hanna Wave Energy Primary Drives
Mar 10, 2022
1 Resources
0 Stars
Publicly accessible

TEAMER: A Tow Body Optical Camera System

Archive consists of design drawings, assembly instructions, and bill of materials (BOM) for a Igiugig Village Council (IVC)/Ocean Renewable Power company (ORPC) tow body camera system for underwater environmental monitoring using optical cameras. This work was conducted by the Uni...
Joslin, J. et al University of Washington
Apr 30, 2021
6 Resources
1 Stars
Publicly accessible

TEAMER: Results of Investigating Structural Design Concepts and Alternative Materials for a Wave Power System

Included here are materials from a study on the design of a three-body Wave Energy Converter (WEC) utilizing a heave plate, dual Power Take Offs (PTOs), and single point mooring. A material trade study has been conducted to evaluate the effects of introducing various metallic and ...
Whitney, C. et al Cardinal Engineering
Apr 27, 2024
4 Resources
0 Stars
Awaiting release

TEAMER: Tidal Energy Resource Characterization and Model Validation via the Assessment of Distributed Current Measurements from microFloat Swarms, Data and Post-Access Report

This project evaluated how high-resolution, spatially distributed field data can be used to refine and validate site-scale hydrodynamic simulations of tidal channels. Use of such spatially-distributed field observations or site-scale hydrodynamic simulations will be needed for pro...
University of Washington (NNMREC)
Aug 20, 2020
0 Resources
0 Stars
Curated

TEAMER: Investigation of Alternate Material Design Methods in WPS Ballast and Hull Systems

Included here are data and results from a study on the use of alternative materials in a floating, two-body Wave Power System (WPS). This study was focused on introduction of fiber-reinforced polymer and concrete in structural elements of the subject WPS, as well as the design and...
Veilleux, M. et al Cardinal Engineering
Apr 22, 2025
2 Resources
0 Stars
Curated

TEAMER: Laboratory Upgrade Point Absorber v2 CAD Model and Bill of Materials

The Laboratory Upgrade Point Absorber (LUPA) is an open-source wave energy converter designed and tested by Oregon State University. The computer-aided design (CAD) files are provided here in two forms: the original SOLIDWORKS (2024) model as "LUPA SOLIDWORKS.zip" and as a STEP fi...
Robertson, B. et al Oregon State University
Apr 22, 2025
9 Resources
0 Stars
Curated

TEAMER: FOSWEC Mooring Modeling and Analysis, Post Access Report and Data

Floating oscillating surge wave energy converters (FOSWECs) offer several advantages over bottom-hinged oscillating surge wave energy converters, including large wave potential at deep-water sites with fewer permitting and environmental concerns outside territorial waters. As a te...
Housner, S. et al Virginia Tech
Jun 14, 2022
10 Resources
0 Stars
Publicly accessible

TEAMER: Experimental performance characterization of a shrouded axial-flow turbine

Sitkana has developed a shrouded hydrokinetic turbine with a modular, low-cost design that can be scaled to meet the needs of remote communities. With technical support from the University of Washington, Sitkana sought to experimentally characterize the mechanical power and struct...
McMullan, L. et al University of Washington
Oct 20, 2023
2 Resources
0 Stars
Publicly accessible

TEAMER: Water Tunnel Data from Testing the Pterofin Skimmer Concept

Pterofin's Skimmer concept relies on a flapping and pitching hydrofoil to extract hydrokinetic energy from water flows. The concept aims to utilize unsteady fluid dynamics phenomena (added mass, shed vorticity, and unsteady boundary layer development) to achieve higher lift coeffi...
Jaffa, N. et al Pennsylvania State University, Applied Research Laboratory
Jul 13, 2023
7 Resources
1 Stars
Publicly accessible

TEAMER: AquaHarmonics High Fidelity WEC Sim PTO and Control Model Validation, Sim Model

Collaborative effort between AquaHarmonics, Sandia National Laboratories (SNL), and the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) to revise and validate Aquaharmonics' full wave to wire model, allowing for reduced uncertainty and increased understanding of design requirements of...
Tom, N. and Leon, J. AquaHarmonics, Inc.
Dec 31, 2021
6 Resources
0 Stars
Publicly accessible

TEAMER: Electrically Engaged Undulation System for Unmanned Underwater Vehicles

This TEAMER RFTS 1 (Request for Technical Support) project supported the flume tank testing of a long range, high endurance unmanned underwater vehicle (UUV) to monitor maritime space. Today, battery-powered remotely operated vehicles (ROVs) lack the duration to make persistent, w...
Lu, K. and Datla, R. Pyro-E
Oct 01, 2021
4 Resources
0 Stars
Publicly accessible
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