Modelling Approaches of a Closed-Circuit OWC Wave Energy Converter

The Tupperwave device is a wave energy converter based on the Oscillating Water Column (OWC) concept. Unlike conventional OWC devices, which are opened to the atmosphere, the Tupperwave device works in closed-circuit and uses non-return valves and accumulator chambers to create a smooth unidirection...

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Main Authors: Pierre Benreguig, Miguel Vicente, Adrian Dunne, Jimmy Murphy
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2019-01-01
Series:Journal of Marine Science and Engineering
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2077-1312/7/2/23