Laboratory Tests in the Development of WaveCat

WaveCat, a novel overtopping Wave Energy Converter, was tested with the aim of determining its performance under different sea states, establishing a starting point for optimisation of the device, numerical model validation and proof-of-concept for the control systems. The tests were carried out at...

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Main Authors: James Allen, Konstantinos Sampanis, Jian Wan, Deborah Greaves, Jon Miles, Gregorio Iglesias
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2016-12-01
Series:Sustainability
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Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/2071-1050/8/12/1339