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Direct-Drive Electrical Generator and PTO System for Flap-type Wave Energy Converters

Project and generator specifications and initial prototype test data for flap-type wave energy converters (WEC)
Englebretson, S. ABB Inc.
Mar 20, 2015
2 Resources
0 Stars
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LandRAY PTO Test Plans with NREL NWTC 5 MW Dynamometer

The overarching project objective is to demonstrate the feasibility of using an innovative PowerTake-Off (PTO) Module in Columbia Power's utility-scale wave energy converter (WEC). The PTO Module uniquely combines a large-diameter, direct-drive, rotary permanent magnet generator; ...
Prudell, J. et al Columbia Power Technologies, Inc.
Feb 29, 2016
5 Resources
0 Stars
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Centipod WEC Design for PacWave, Performance and Load Calculations

This submission compiles the 2024 Centipod wave energy converter (WEC) design results for PacWave South. It includes a Significant Wave Height-Energy Period (Hs-Te) power matrix for the designed device, array-level performance estimates, and System Advisor Model (SAM) reports with...
McCall, A. Dehlsen Associates, LLC
Dec 05, 2025
3 Resources
0 Stars
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LandRAY PTO Testing Utilizing the NREL NWTC 5MW Dynamometer

The overarching project objective is to demonstrate the feasibility of using an innovative PowerTake-Off (PTO) Module in Columbia Power's utility-scale wave energy converter (WEC). The PTO Module uniquely combines a large-diameter, direct-drive, rotary permanent magnet generator; ...
Lenee-Bluhm, P. and Rhinefrank, K. Columbia Power Technologies, Inc.
Jun 13, 2016
3 Resources
0 Stars
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Performance estimation of resonance-enhanced dual-buoy wave energy converter using coupled time-domain simulation

This paper presents the modeling methodology and performance evaluation of the resonance-enhanced dual-buoy WEC (Wave Energy Converter) by HEM (hydrodynamic & electro-magnetic) fully-coupled-dynamics time-domain-simulation program. The numerical results are systematically compared...
Kang, H. et al Texas A&M University
Aug 31, 2020
3 Resources
0 Stars
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Wave Energy Prize 1/50th Testing Waveswing America Submerged Pressure Differential WEC

This submission of data includes all the 1/50th scale testing data completed on the Wave Energy Prize for the Waveswing America team, and includes: 1/50th test data (raw & processed) 1/50th test data video and pictures 1/50th Test plans and testing documents Results
Scharmen, W. Ricardo Detroit Technical Center
Jan 22, 2016
5 Resources
0 Stars
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Advanced Direct-Drive Generator for Improved Availability of Oscillating Wave Surge Converter Power Generation Systems: 1hp 300rpm Axial-Flux Magnetically Geared Generator Test Data

Static torque and no load test data for a 1hp, 300rpm axial-flux magnetically geared generator prototype developed by Texas A&M EMPE Lab.
Toliyat, H. et al ABB Inc.
May 02, 2017
1 Resources
0 Stars
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Advanced Direct-Drive Generator for Improved Availability of Oscillating Wave Surge Converter Power Generation Systems: 10hp 30rpm Radial-Flux Magnetically Geared Generator Test Data

Static torque, no load, constant speed, and sinusoidal oscillation test data for a 10hp, 300rpm magnetically-geared generator prototype using either an adjustable load bank for a fixed resistance or an output power converter.
Ouyang, W. and Tchida, C. ABB Inc.
May 02, 2017
1 Resources
0 Stars
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Stage 2 Sub-Scale Magnetic Gear

The goal of this project is to design, fabricate, and test a hermetically sealed 50 kilowatt (kW) multistage magnetically geared generator (MGG). In order to reduce risk, a sub-scale 5kW multistage MGG was first built. This project will benefit MHK device developers by providing a...
Bird, J. Portland State University
May 30, 2021
2 Resources
0 Stars
Awaiting release

Stage 2 Full-Scale Rotary Magnetic Gear for a Marine Hydrokinetic Generator

The goal of this project is to design, fabricate, and test a hermetically sealed 50 kilowatt (kW) multistage magnetically geared generator (MGG). This project will benefit MHK device developers by providing an MHK PTO that overcomes the reliability concerns of the mechanical gears...
Bird, J. Portland State University
Jul 30, 2021
4 Resources
0 Stars
Awaiting release

TEAMER: Dynamometer Testing of a Magnetically Geared Electrical Generator

Ocean Renewable Power Company's (ORCP) RivGen device is a horizontal cross-flow turbine featuring a proprietary power takeoff unit. This system has been proven in real-world conditions in Alaska and is now the longest operating hydrokinetic project in the Americas. ORPC systems ty...
Bassett, C. and Gibbs, P. University of Washington Applied Physics Lab
Aug 14, 2025
5 Resources
0 Stars
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Sub-Scale Stage 1 Magnetic Gear for a Marine Hydrokinetic Generator

The goal of this project is to design, fabricate, and test a hermetically sealed 50 kilowatt (kW) multistage magnetically geared generator (MGG). In order to reduce risk, a sub-scale 5kW multistage MGG was first built. This project will benefit MHK device developers by providing a...
Bird, J. Portland State University
May 12, 2022
5 Resources
0 Stars
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Timeseries Data from the Experimental Testing of the OPI's Prototype Hydraulic Drivetrain.

Timeseries data from the experimental testing of the OPI's prototype hydraulic drivetrain. The data is provided in .mat file format. The units for the data can be found in the ReadMe included in the submission resources.
Mundon, T. Oscilla Power, Inc.
Nov 26, 2021
4 Resources
0 Stars
Awaiting release

TEAMER: Biofouling Analysis for Wave Energy Piston Design Load Cell Data

Biofouling and corrosion are a major concern for all ocean-deployed components, especially when mechanical motion is involved. Triton has developed the concept of a biofouling mitigation seal as part of the piston sealing assembly for the Triton Wave Energy Converter (TSI-WEC). Th...
Robertson, T. et al Triton Systems, Inc.
Nov 01, 2021
9 Resources
0 Stars
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TEAMER: Over-voltage Protection of Direct Drive Wave Power System (WPS) Electrical Components Restricted Release

Restricted release data and results from a study on methods to design and optimize an over-voltage protection (OVP) system for a floating, two-body Wave Power System (WPS). The work has been performed by assessing the conditions under which hydrodynamically induced transient over-...
Swindler, S. et al Cardinal Engineering
May 01, 2026
4 Resources
0 Stars
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ALFA Non-linear Ocean Waves and PTO Control Strategy

Data from Advanced Laboratory and Field Arrays (ALFA) Non-linear Ocean Waves and Power Take-Off (PTO). Control Strategy project conducted at the O.H. Hinsdale Wave Research Laboratory (HWRL) at Oregon State University in 2019/2020. Contains two zip files (ALFANL.zip, ALFANL2.zip)...
Bosma, B. et al Pacific Marine Energy Center (PMEC)
Oct 28, 2019
9 Resources
0 Stars
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HydroAir Power Take Off Combined Design Report

The submission is the combined design report for the HydroAir Power Take Off (PTO). CAD drawings, circuit diagrams, design report, test plan, technical specifications and data sheets are included for the Main and auxiliary control cabinets and three-phase-synchronous-motor with a ...
Pearson, G. et al Dresser-Rand Company
Jun 26, 2015
15 Resources
0 Stars
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TEAMER: Over-voltage Protection of Direct Drive Wave Power System (WPS) Electrical Components Public Release

Public data, results, and final report from a study on methods to design and optimize an over-voltage protection (OVP) system for a floating, two-body Wave Power System (WPS). The work has been performed by assessing the conditions under which hydrodynamically induced transient ov...
Swindler, S. et al Cardinal Engineering
May 01, 2026
10 Resources
0 Stars
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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
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Gradient-Based Optimization Framework for Mass Distribution of Floating Wave Energy Converter Hulls

This MATLAB suite optimizes the internal mass distribution and inertial properties of floating wave energy converter (WEC) hulls. The gradient-based framework employs Sequential Quadratic Programming (SQP) to tune uncoupled natural frequencies in heave and/or pitch towards resonan...
Kotzamanis, V. and Kalliontzis, D. University of Houston
May 01, 2026
7 Resources
0 Stars
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TEAMER: Numerical Modeling, Analysis, and Optimization of Oscillo-Drive Wave Energy Converter

A numerical modeling and optimization framework has been developed for the Oscillo-Drive Wave Energy Converter (WEC) being developed by Wave Water Works LLC, with technical assistance from Florida Atlantic University under the DOE TEAMER program. The primary objective was to estab...
Dhanak, M. et al Wave Water Works LLC / Florida Atlantic University
Aug 20, 2026
1 Resources
0 Stars
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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

TEAMER: Oscilla Power Triton Wave Energy Converter

Oscilla Power (OPI) is developing the Triton wave energy converter architecture. This system is a two-body, multi-mode point absorber consisting of a surface float connected to a submerged ring via three tendons. As the surface float is articulated by waves, the two bodies react a...
Mundon, T. et al Oscilla Power, Inc.
Oct 20, 2026
3 Resources
0 Stars
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Laboratory Experiments for Highly Nonlinear WEC-Wave Conditions

This document describes the experiments carried out in December 2019 and February-March 2020 in the Directional Wave Basin at the O.H. Hinsdale Wave Research Laboratory, Oregon State University. Regular and irregular waves were generated in the absence and presence of a WEC, inclu...
Robertson, B. et al Oregon State University
Apr 30, 2020
1 Resources
0 Stars
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H3 StingRAY Final Design and Technical Report

The goal of this Project was to develop a standards-compliant, fabrication-ready design of Columbia Power Technologies' (C-Power) next-generation wave energy converter (WEC), the StingRAY H3. The H3 is a design iteration of C-Power's StingRAY WEC and is intended for electrical pow...
Prudell, J. and Lenee-Bluhm, P. Columbia Power Technologies, Inc.
Sep 15, 2023
2 Resources
0 Stars
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