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Optimization of the wavecat wave energy converter

  • H. Fernández
  • , G. Iglesias
  • , R. Carballo
  • , A. Castro
  • , M. Sánchez
  • , F. Taveira-Pinto
  • University of Santiago de Compostela
  • University of Porto

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Abstract

The development of efficient, reliable Wave Energy Converters (WECs) is a prerequisite for wave energy to become a commercially viable energy source. Intensive research is currently under way on a number of WECs, among which WaveCat

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationProceedings of the 33rd International Conference on Coastal Engineering 2012, ICCE 2012
PublisherAmerican Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE)
ISBN (Print)9780989661119
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2012
Externally publishedYes
Event33rd International Conference on Coastal Engineering 2012, ICCE 2012 - Santander, Spain
Duration: 1 Jul 20126 Jul 2012

Publication series

NameProceedings of the Coastal Engineering Conference
ISSN (Print)0161-3782

Conference

Conference33rd International Conference on Coastal Engineering 2012, ICCE 2012
Country/TerritorySpain
CitySantander
Period1/07/126/07/12

UN SDGs

This output contributes to the following UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

  1. SDG 7 - Affordable and Clean Energy
    SDG 7 Affordable and Clean Energy

Keywords

  • CFD
  • Numerical modeling
  • Overtopping
  • Physical modeling
  • Wave energy converter

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