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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

Techno-Economic Assessment of AWS Waveswing

Background: The Waveswing (www.awsocean.com), developed by AWS Ocean Energy, is a submerged pressure differential WEC device that has completed sea trials at European Marine Energy Centre (EMEC) in Scotland. The Waveswing is a highly efficient WEC topology that has won third place...
Previsic, M. Re Vision Consulting
Mar 07, 2025
1 Resources
0 Stars
In curation

Advanced TidGen Power System Material Set Selection

The TidGen Power System generates emission-free electricity from tidal currents and connects directly into existing grids using smart grid technology. The power system consists of three major subsystems: shore-side power electronics, mooring system, and turbine generator unit (TGU...
Marnagh, C. and McEntee, J. Ocean Renewable Power Company
Jun 14, 2018
1 Resources
0 Stars
Publicly accessible

ORPC RivGen 2.0 at Igiugig, AK Operational Data 2019 and 2020

Information enclosed includes operational data from the ORPC RivGen 2.0 deployed at Igiugig, AK in 2019 and 2020. Flow velocities and device performance metrics are recorded along with a report detailing flow speed characterization where Igiugig river flow data is aggregated into ...
Tyler, R. ORPC Inc.
Apr 01, 2022
1 Resources
0 Stars
Awaiting release

Wave Carpet Controls Design Optimization

To assess CalWave's submerged Wave Carpet Technology for system performance advancement, CalWave seeks to test advanced controls methodologies on a simplified wave carpet model, which potentially can be used in further research to leverage the design to a full wave carpet assessme...
Previsic, M. and Karthikeyan, A. Re Vision Consulting
Aug 26, 2020
1 Resources
0 Stars
Awaiting release

Velocity and Turbulence Measurements at Three Locations in the Salish Sea, WA, 2017

This submission contains raw and processed datasets of water velocity and turbulence measurements from 3-day deployments of Deepwater Buoyancy StableMoor buoys carrying acoustic Doppler instrumentation at locations in Rosario Strait, Bellingham Channel, and Tacoma Narrows, WA in 2...
McVey, J. and Kilcher, L. Pacific Northwest National Laboratory
Jul 24, 2017
12 Resources
0 Stars
Publicly accessible

CalWave Open Water Demo Budget Period 1 Reports

The objective of the project is to advance the Technology Readiness Level (TRL) of the Wave Energy Converter (WEC) developed by CalWave Wave Power Technologies Inc (CalWave) through advanced numerical simulations, dynamic hardware tests, and ultimately a scaled open water demonstr...
Boerner, T. et al CalWave Power Technologies Inc.
Jun 03, 2019
8 Resources
0 Stars
Publicly accessible

Next Generation RivGen Power System: Risk Register

Risk Register for the RivGen power system, optimized for performance, durability and survivability, in Microsoft Excel format.
Salmon, A. Igiugig Village Council
Oct 05, 2017
1 Resources
0 Stars
Publicly accessible

Millinocket Stream, Maine Velocity and Bathymetry Measurements 2021

ORPC staff collected site characterization data on Millinocket Stream, downstream of the hydropower station at the former Great Northern Paper Mill site in Millinocket, Maine. Bathymetry was collected with a SonTek M9 using HydroSurveyor software package and velocity was collected...
Anderton, S. and Caspard, M. ORPC Inc.
Sep 30, 2021
4 Resources
0 Stars
Awaiting release

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

Initial Characterization of the NREL Large Amplitude Motion Platform (LAMP)

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Friedman, B. et al National Renewable Energy Laboratory
Jul 01, 2024
0 Resources
0 Stars
In progress

Reference Model 1 Scaled Geometry (RM1: Tidal Current Turbine)

Contains the Reference Model 1 (RM1) scaled scale geometry files of the Tidal Current Turbine, developed by the Reference Model Project (RMP). These scaled geometry files are saved as SolidWorks assembly, IGS, and STEP files, and require a CAD program to view. The scaled RM1 devic...
Neary, V. and Hill, C. Sandia National Laboratories
Sep 30, 2014
8 Resources
0 Stars
Publicly accessible

MHK Levelized Cost of Energy (LCOE) Guidance and Techno-Economic Analysis Materials

Useful information and tools for calculating the Levelized Cost of Energy (LCOE) and MHK Cost Breakdown Structure. Includes a structure for calculating the capital expenditures and operating costs of a marine energy technology or device, reference resource data for both wave and ...
Jenne, S. and Baca, E. National Renewable Energy Laboratory
Nov 08, 2019
7 Resources
0 Stars
Publicly accessible

Wave Tank Characterization Data

This data set was collected from a 16k gallon single paddle type wave tank after adjustments were made to the transfer function in the control software. The file names describe the commanded wave height and period which can then be compared with the actual measured height and peri...
Candon, C. et al National Renewable Energy Laboratory
Jul 14, 2023
1 Resources
0 Stars
Publicly accessible

Advanced TidGen Power System Environmental Assessment

The TidGen Power System generates emission-free electricity from tidal currents and connects directly into existing grids using smart grid technology. The power system consists of three major subsystems: shore-side power electronics, mooring system, and turbine generator unit (TGU...
Marnagh, C. et al Ocean Renewable Power Company
Jun 14, 2018
1 Resources
0 Stars
Publicly accessible

Net Shape Fabricated Low Cost MHK Pass-Through the Hub Turbine Blades with Integrated Health Management Technology

The primary objective of this project is to develop a three-blade MHK rotor with low manufacturing and maintenance costs. The proposed program will design, fabricate and test a novel half-scale low cost, net shape fabricated single piece three-blade MHK rotor with integrated healt...
Wess, D. ARL Penn State
Feb 09, 2016
24 Resources
0 Stars
Publicly accessible

Competing Use Analysis for Offshore Renewables and Subsea Cables

Demand for abundant and diverse resources in the oceans is growing, necessitating marine spatial planning. To inform development of Marine Hydrokinetic (MHK) and Offshore Wind (OSW) resources, the Department of Energy (DOE) has asked NREL to identify the competing uses areas betwe...
Best, B. and Kilcher, L. National Renewable Energy Laboratory
Aug 29, 2019
3 Resources
0 Stars
Publicly accessible

LCOE Content Model for the Heaving Point Absorber Buoy

This is the LCOE analysis spreadsheet and content model for the heaving point absorber buoy developed for controls purposes. The cost assessment was done on a wave-farm of 100-units.
Previsic, M. and Karthikeyan, A. Re Vision Consulting
Jul 14, 2017
3 Resources
0 Stars
Publicly accessible

StingRAY Structural Optimization Final Technical Report Appendices

The protected data appendices to the public Final Technical Report. The overall project objective is to materially decrease the leveled cost of energy (LCOE) of the Columbia Power (CPower) StingRAY utility-scale wave energy converter (WEC). This will be achieved by reducing stru...
Lenee-Bluhm, P. Columbia Power Technologies, Inc.
Aug 05, 2020
16 Resources
0 Stars
Awaiting release

CalWave Open Water Demonstration PTO Belt Assessment & Test Report Public

PTO (Power Take-Off) belt test and analysis report conducted under CalWave's Open Water Demonstration Award EE0008097 Belt Tradeoffs for Winch PTO. The report tests two types of belts: a high modulus polyethylene (HMPE) woven fiber belt and a steel cable polyurethane belt. The goa...
Kojimoto, N. and Boerner, T. CalWave Power Technologies Inc.
May 28, 2021
1 Resources
0 Stars
Publicly accessible

TEAMER: Sandia and CalWave Torque Spring Assessment

Power-take-off (PTO) systems for wave energy converters (WEC) require restoring forces for efficient hydrodynamic as well as mechanical to electric power transfer. Implementation of an effective spring mechanism that can provide a restoring torque on e.g. a rotational, winch type ...
Boerner, T. et al CalWave Power Technologies Inc.
Apr 01, 2022
3 Resources
0 Stars
Awaiting release

CalWave Open Water Demonstration Field Testing Content Models (10/21 7/22)

Data for the CalWave Open Water Demonstration, a submerged pressure differential Wave Energy Converter (WEC) Device. Device is moored to the seabed, and the motion of the waves causes the sea level to rise and fall above the device, inducing a pressure differential in the device. ...
Boerner, T. et al CalWave Power Technologies Inc.
Jul 31, 2022
10 Resources
0 Stars
Awaiting release

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

Turbine Depth Optimization Study, Admiralty Inlet, WA

The zipped file contains a directory of data and routines used in the NNMREC turbine depth optimization study (Kawase et al., 2011), and calculation results thereof. For further info, please contact Mitsuhiro Kawase at kawase@uw.edu.
Kawase, M. et al University of Washington
Nov 22, 2009
2 Resources
0 Stars
Publicly accessible

Characterization for Creek Tides Energy and Power Reversible Blade Turbine

Reactive reversible blade turbine (RRBT) is a new technology which provides a solution to hydro-power generation from slow-moving currents such as rivers, tides, and oceans. It features blades that pivot to capture the maximum force of the water current and then pivot again to a n...
Curet, O. Florida Atlantic University
Sep 17, 2024
1 Resources
0 Stars
Curated
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