Enhancing and Optimization of MADWEC Performance Through Numerical Simulations
This set of data was the result of the TEAMER project led by Adam Keester (Sandia) and Dr. Mohamed Shabara (NREL) on 'enhancing and optimization of maximal asymmetric drag wave energy converter (MADWEC) performance through numerical simulations' in support of research efforts at UMass Dartmouth on developing a wave energy conversion device (MADWEC).
This project was conducted and structured around three key technical tasks:
(1) parameter search using frequency domain analysis for buoy dimensions and added mass
(2) Wave Analysis MIT (WAMIT) support to achieve the added mass predicted in Task 1 with new ballast geometry(s)
(3) modify existing WEC-Sim models that represent the highest fidelity model of the MADWEC.
This submission includes:
- Processed datasets corresponding to Tasks 1-3, and all corresponding subtasks
- RFTS award information, biweekly presentations, the testing plan with task and subtask descriptions, and final report
- The final TEAMER Report
This project is part of the TEAMER RFTS 10 (request for technical support) program.
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AB - This set of data was the result of the TEAMER project led by Adam Keester (Sandia) and Dr. Mohamed Shabara (NREL) on 'enhancing and optimization of maximal asymmetric drag wave energy converter (MADWEC) performance through numerical simulations' in support of research efforts at UMass Dartmouth on developing a wave energy conversion device (MADWEC).
This project was conducted and structured around three key technical tasks:
(1) parameter search using frequency domain analysis for buoy dimensions and added mass
(2) Wave Analysis MIT (WAMIT) support to achieve the added mass predicted in Task 1 with new ballast geometry(s)
(3) modify existing WEC-Sim models that represent the highest fidelity model of the MADWEC.
This submission includes:
- Processed datasets corresponding to Tasks 1-3, and all corresponding subtasks
- RFTS award information, biweekly presentations, the testing plan with task and subtask descriptions, and final report
- The final TEAMER Report
This project is part of the TEAMER RFTS 10 (request for technical support) program.
AU - Raessi, Mehdi
A2 - MacDonald, Daniel
A3 - Keester, Adam
A4 - Shabara, Mohamed
A5 - Niffenegger, James
A6 - Sabet, Sahand
DB - Marine and Hydrokinetic Data Repository
DP - Open EI | National Laboratory of the Rockies
DO -
KW - MHK
KW - Marine
KW - Hydrokinetic
KW - energy
KW - power
KW - wave energy converter
KW - maximal asymmetric drag wave energy converter
KW - MADWEC
KW - RFTS10
KW - processed data
KW - TEAMER
KW - WEC-Sim
KW - WAMIT
KW - MADWEC performance
KW - optomization
KW - numerical simulations
LA - English
DA - 2025/10/02
PY - 2025
PB - University of Massachusetts - Dartmouth
T1 - Enhancing and Optimization of MADWEC Performance Through Numerical Simulations
UR - https://mhkdr.openei.org/submissions/659
ER -
Raessi, Mehdi, et al. Enhancing and Optimization of MADWEC Performance Through Numerical Simulations. University of Massachusetts - Dartmouth, 2 October, 2025, Marine and Hydrokinetic Data Repository. https://mhkdr.openei.org/submissions/659.
Raessi, M., MacDonald, D., Keester, A., Shabara, M., Niffenegger, J., & Sabet, S. (2025). Enhancing and Optimization of MADWEC Performance Through Numerical Simulations. [Data set]. Marine and Hydrokinetic Data Repository. University of Massachusetts - Dartmouth. https://mhkdr.openei.org/submissions/659
Raessi, Mehdi, Daniel MacDonald, Adam Keester, Mohamed Shabara, James Niffenegger, and Sahand Sabet. Enhancing and Optimization of MADWEC Performance Through Numerical Simulations. University of Massachusetts - Dartmouth, October, 2, 2025. Distributed by Marine and Hydrokinetic Data Repository. https://mhkdr.openei.org/submissions/659
@misc{MHKDR_Dataset_659,
title = {Enhancing and Optimization of MADWEC Performance Through Numerical Simulations},
author = {Raessi, Mehdi and MacDonald, Daniel and Keester, Adam and Shabara, Mohamed and Niffenegger, James and Sabet, Sahand},
abstractNote = {This set of data was the result of the TEAMER project led by Adam Keester (Sandia) and Dr. Mohamed Shabara (NREL) on 'enhancing and optimization of maximal asymmetric drag wave energy converter (MADWEC) performance through numerical simulations' in support of research efforts at UMass Dartmouth on developing a wave energy conversion device (MADWEC).
This project was conducted and structured around three key technical tasks:
(1) parameter search using frequency domain analysis for buoy dimensions and added mass
(2) Wave Analysis MIT (WAMIT) support to achieve the added mass predicted in Task 1 with new ballast geometry(s)
(3) modify existing WEC-Sim models that represent the highest fidelity model of the MADWEC.
This submission includes:
- Processed datasets corresponding to Tasks 1-3, and all corresponding subtasks
- RFTS award information, biweekly presentations, the testing plan with task and subtask descriptions, and final report
- The final TEAMER Report
This project is part of the TEAMER RFTS 10 (request for technical support) program.},
url = {https://mhkdr.openei.org/submissions/659},
year = {2025},
howpublished = {Marine and Hydrokinetic Data Repository, University of Massachusetts - Dartmouth, https://mhkdr.openei.org/submissions/659},
note = {Accessed: 2026-05-11}
}
Details
Data from Oct 2, 2025
Last updated Oct 16, 2025
Submitted Oct 2, 2025
Organization
University of Massachusetts - Dartmouth
Contact
Mehdi Raessi
508.999.8496
Authors
Keywords
MHK, Marine, Hydrokinetic, energy, power, wave energy converter, maximal asymmetric drag wave energy converter, MADWEC, RFTS10, processed data, TEAMER, WEC-Sim, WAMIT, MADWEC performance, optomization, numerical simulationsDOE Project Details
Project Name Numerical Simulation and Analysis of the MADWEC Wave Energy Converter
Project Lead Lauren Ruedy
Project Number EE0008895
