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Development of Classification Systems for Wave Energy Resources and WEC Technologies

The submission includes wave resource classification reports, summary of classification statistics and regional trends, and data files with classification statistics for selected sites for extreme significant wave height. Two conference papers were uploaded that include classifica...

Neary, V. et al Sandia National Laboratories

Jun 30, 2017
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ALFA Field Testing of a Dual Sonar System for Detecting Woody Debris

Field testing of a dual sonar system for detecting woody debris in natural settings was conducted at the Tanana River Test Site (TRTS) in Nenana, AK between 8/26 and 9/23, 2015. The TRTS is approximately 65 miles south of Fairbanks and is well suited for testing hydrokinetic energ...

Kasper, J. University of Alaska Fairbanks

Apr 11, 2022
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ALFA Discrete Element Method (DEM) Simulations using PFC3D

Contains input scripts, background information, reduced data, and results associated with the discrete element method (DEM) simulations of interface shear tests, plate anchor pullout tests, and torpedo anchor installation and pullout tests, using the software PFC3D (v4.0).

Evans, M. Northwest National Marine Renewable Energy Center

Jan 05, 2016
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CalWave xWave Device, Non-Commercially Sensitive Project Report

CalWave has developed a submerged pressure differential type Wave Energy Converter (WEC) architecture called xWave. The single body device oscillates submerged, is positively buoyant, and taut moored to the sea floor and integrates novel features such as absorber submergence depth...

Lehmann, M. and Davidson, R. CalWave Power Technologies Inc.

Feb 29, 2024
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CalWave Device Behavior in Different Sea States from Scaled Tank Testing

This submission contains a summary of tank test derived WEC device behavior in different irregular sea states. CalWave sought to conduct experimental tank testing of scaled prototype units early on in the design process to obtain a first estimation of device performance for sea ...

Boerner, T. and Murray, B. CalWave Power Technologies Inc.

Mar 30, 2018
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Bench Testing Data and Report for an Early Prototype Pitch Resonator WEC

This dataset encompasses data and documentation from bench tests conducted on an early prototype of a "pitch resonator" wave energy converter (WEC). The testing aimed to validate numerical models and reduce risks associated with the pitch resonator concept, which is designed to co...

Coe, R. et al Sandia National Laboratories

Aug 09, 2024
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Advanced TidGen Power System Composites Structural Testing

Seawater aging response was investigated in marine-grade glass/epoxy, glass/vinyl ester, carbon/epoxy and carbon/vinyl ester composites with respect to water uptake, interlaminar shear strength, flexural strength, tensile strength, and tensile fracture surface observations. The re...

Krumpe, A. ORPC Inc.

Jan 06, 2020
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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
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StingRAY Structural Optimization 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 structural material and manufacturing costs and increasing energy output. ...

Lenee-Bluhm, P. Columbia Power Technologies, Inc.

Aug 05, 2020
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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
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MASK4 Test Campaign for Sandia WaveBot Device Dataset

This data and report details the findings from a wave tank test focused on production of useful work of a wave energy converter (WEC) device. The experimental system and test were specifically designed to validate models for power transmission throughout the WEC system. Additional...

Forbush, D. et al Sandia National Laboratories

Dec 25, 2023
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Evaluation of a Wave Powered Water Pump Performance by Ocean Field Testing and WEC-Sim Modeling

This submission from AMEC (the Atlantic Marine Energy Center) includes data from an ocean field deployment of a wave powered water pump in March 2023. The wave pump is an upweller device, designed to enhance macroalgal aquaculture. The wave pump device was deployed off the coast ...

Kimball, C. et al University of New Hampshire, Atlantic Marine Energy Center (AMEC)

Mar 21, 2023
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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
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HERO WEC V1 Upgrade 2023 Laboratory Testing (processed data)

The following submission includes processed laboratory data from NREL's Hydraulic and Electric Reverse Osmosis Wave Energy Converter (HERO WEC), in the form of MATLAB workspaces. This dataset was created using NREL's Large Amplitude Motion Platform (LAMP) and collected between Aug...

Panzarella, J. et al National Renewable Energy Laboratory

Jan 01, 2024
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TidGen: Permits for Installation of Single Turbine Test System, Cobscook Bay, Maine

This is a summary of permits required and obtained for installation, operation, removal of the TidGen Single Turbine Test system in Cobscook Bay, May in 2023. The Ocean Renewable Power Company (ORPC) worked with federal and state entities to gain required permits and approvals tha...

Sellers-Reynolds, K. Ocean Renewable Power Company

Feb 27, 2024
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AquaHarmonics WEC 1:20 Scale Tank Test Data

Data from tank tests collected using AquaHarmonics 1:20 scale model that occurred in June and October 2018.

Hagmuller, A. AquaHarmonics, Inc.

Oct 29, 2018
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M3 Wave DMP/APEX WEC Device Configuration Drawings

Configurations as tested and modeled in final phase of project for the Delos-Reyes Morrow Pressure Device (DMP), commercialized by M3 Wave LLC as "APEX."

Morrow, M. and Delos-Reyes, M. M3 Wave

Aug 08, 2017
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M3 Wave DMP/APEX Model Baseline LCOE

This is the raw LCOE model used to establish baseline performance for the M3 Wave DMP/APEX submerged mid-column pressure differential WEC. The model includes initial capital cost, levelized replacement cost, levelized operations and maintenance cost, and net annual energy producti...

Morrow, M. M3 Wave

Feb 28, 2016
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Triton Point Absorber 1:30 Scale Tank Test Data for Extreme Wave Environments

This content model summarizes laboratory testing data for the Oscilla Power Triton WEC conducted at 1:30 scale. The WEC was tested in large operational waves and in extreme wave conditions along the 1 in 50 year wave contour at the DoE reference location in Humbolt Bay, CA. The WE...

Mundon, T. and Rosenberg, B. Oscilla Power, Inc.

Mar 13, 2018
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Verdant Power TriFrame, Gen5 KHPS Turbine, and BOP System Content Models

This submission includes System Content Models with data following manufacture for the Verdant Power TriFrame, Gen5 Kinetic Hydropower System (KHPS) Turbines, and Balance of Plant (BOP). The TriFrame installs 3 Gen5 KHPS Turbines. The BOP system controls the turbines and interconn...

Corren, D. et al Verdant Power Inc.

Mar 31, 2020
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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
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NWEI AZURA Data for February 2018 Measured by MOIS (NREL)

Performance data (motion, power, mooring loads, position, heading, MOIS status) for the AZURA WEC operating at the Hawaii Wave Energy Test Site (WETS). Measured by Modular Ocean Instrumentation System (MOIS). These data are for the month of February 2018. Note that the WEC was dep...

Driscoll, R. National Renewable Energy Laboratory

Sep 30, 2018
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M3 Wave DMP/APEX WEC 1:50 Small Scale Tank Testing Plan

Detailed laboratory test plan for the Delos-Reyes Morrow Pressure Device (DMP), commercialized by M3 Wave LLC as "APEX." Includes test points, materials and methods, and sensors/telemetry to be used. Includes schematics of test apparatus and sensor type and locations.

Delos-Reyes, M. and Morrow, M. M3 Wave

Feb 17, 2017
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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
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HERO WEC 2024 Hydraulic Configuration Deployment Data

The following submission includes raw and processed data from the in water deployment of NREL's Hydraulic and Electric Reverse Osmosis Wave Energy Converter (HERO WEC), in the form of parquet files, TDMS files, CSV files, bag files and MATLAB workspaces. This dataset was collected...

Jenne, S. et al National Renewable Energy Laboratory

Mar 14, 2024
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