Browsing Marine Energy Technology Symposium by Issue Date
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Evaluation of Hycom as a Tool for Ocean Current Energy Assessment
(2014-04)This paper provides a global ocean circulation model based world-wide assessment of two flow characteristics and presents a direct comparison between model based predictions and in situ measurements in two regions. Four ... -
Mooring Anchors for Marine Renewable Energy Foundations
(2014-04)With the increasing use of offshore wind turbines, it has become necessary to explore deep-water sites for locating wind farms. Floating turbines are an ideal choice for these locations. Such turbines are anchored with ... -
Externally Bonded FBG Strain Sensors Structural Health Monitoring of Marine Hydrokinetic Structures
(2014-04)To reduce operations and maintenance costs, mitigate failures, and improve capacity factor, structural health‐monitoring systems can provide key information to improve management of marine hydrokinetic devices. While present ... -
Tagged Species Detection: Approach to Monitoring Marine Species at Marine Hydrokinetic Projects
(2014-04)Verdant Power, LLC (Verdant) is licensed to operate an array of up to 30 kinetic hydropower turbines in East River, NY. During the licensing process, National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), the federal regulatory agency ... -
Methodology for Design and Economic Analysis of Marine Energy Conversion (MEC) Technologies
(2014-04)This paper presents results of the Reference Model Project (RMP), which began five years ago to facilitate Marine Energy Conversion (MEC) technology development and market acceleration. The four Reference Models presented ... -
Optimization and Annual Average Power Predictions of a Backward Bent Duct Buoy Oscillating Water Column Device Using the Wells Turbine
(2014-04)This paper presents work completed by The Applied Research Laboratory at The Pennsylvania State University, in conjunction with Sandia National Labs, on the optimization of the power conversion chain (PCC) design to maximize ... -
Superstorm Sandy and the Verdant Power Rite Project
(2014-04)On October 29, 2012 Superstorm Sandy (formerly Hurricane Sandy) made landfall in New Jersey. With unprecedented size, extreme central low pressure, and full-moon timing , it created a storm surge that inundated New York ... -
Initial Characterization of the Wave Resource at Several High Energy U.S. Sites
(2014-04)Wave energy resource characterization efforts are critical for developing knowledge of the physical conditions experienced by wave energy converter (WEC) devices and arrays. Developers are lacking a consistent characterization ... -
Experimental Study of Tribological Performance of Bearing-Seal Assembly of Hydrokinetic Devices in Sedimented Water
(2014-04)In this study, wear of polymer and ceramic coated bearings for use in hydrokinetic devices were investigated in sedimented water under the loading conditions similar to those expected in the field using a customized flume. ... -
A Methodology for Wave-to-Wire WEC Simulations
(2014-04)This paper looks at the methodology of building a full wave-to-wire WEC (Wave Energy Convertor) simulation and presents examples of its use for a variety of different types of WEC. Wave resource information from the West ... -
Scaling of Spatial and Temporal Biological Variability at Marine Renewable Energy Sites
(2014-04)Baseline characterization of fish and macrozooplankton is required for marine renewable energy (MRE) site developments such as offshore wind, surface wave, and tidal power. Baseline measurements typically cover a small ... -
Modeling Impacts of Energy Extraction from the Gulf Stream System
(2014-04)Ocean currents are an attractive source of clean energy due to their inherent reliability, persistence and sustainability. The Gulf Stream system, particularly the Florida Current, is of interest as a potential energy ... -
Model Predictive and Integral Error Tracking Control of a Vertical Axis Pendulum Wave Energy Converter
(2014-04)By actively controlling the rotation of its pendulum, a vertical axis pendulum wave energy converter can generate significantly more net electricity from ocean waves than what would otherwise be possible through a passively ... -
Dynamic Modelling of Compliant-Moored Submerged Systems with Applications to Marine Energy Converters
(2014-04)This paper presents a full‐range‐of‐motion numerical model of the dynamic characteristics of compliant‐moored submerged systems in unsteady fluid flow using a first‐principles approach. The program, implemented using the ... -
Further Development of SNL‐Swan, a Validated Wave Energy Converter
(2014-04)Commercialization of wave energy will lead to the necessary deployment of Wave Energy Converters (WECs) in arrays, or wave farms. In order for projects in the United States to be approved, regulatory agencies must perform ... -
Design and Initial Component Tests of an integrated Avian and Bat Collision Detection System for Offshore Wind Turbines
(2014-04)We describe the development and initial testing of a multi‐sensor instrumentation package capable of detecting avian and bat interactions with offshore wind turbines. The system design emphasizes the ability to detect ... -
Experimental and Numerical Analysis of a Scale-Model Horizontal Axis Hydrokinetic Turbine
(2014-04)This paper presents an experimental/numerical study of a scale-model Horizontal Axis Hydrokinetic Turbine (HAHT). The model turbine is based on the DOE Reference Model 1 (DOE RM1), with a modified geometry to reproduce ... -
Development of an Adaptable Monitoring Package for Marine Renewable Energy Projects Part II: Hydrodynamic Performance
(2014-04)The Adaptable Monitoring Package (AMP), along with a remotely operated vehicle (ROV) and custom tool skid, is being developed to support near-field (≤10 meters) monitoring of hydrokinetic energy converters. The AMP is ... -
Wave Periods and the Calculation of Wave Power
(2014-04)An informed, and accurate, characterization of the wave energy resource is an essential aspect selection of suitable sites for the first commercial installations of wave energy converters. This paper describes a detailed ... -
Pneumatic Performance of a Non-Axisymmetric Floating Oscillating Water Column Wave Energy Conversion Device in Random Waves
(2014-04)A stochastic approach is used to gain a sophisticated understanding of a non-axisymmetric floating oscillating water column's response to random waves. A linear, frequency-domain performance model that links the oscillating ...
