Abstract: Breaking waves can exert severe pressures on coastal structures. The prediction of these pressures is, however, difficult, and only semi/empirical formulas are available for this purpose. There are two formulas recommended ...

Abstract: This paper describes the optimization of the power conversion chain and the engineering design considerations of an oscillating water column wave power device which would form part of a 2-GW ...

Abstract: This paper presents and discusses the results of the first stage of an ongoing research program to improve the design of wave powered navigation aids using the oscillating water column principle. ...

Abstract: Wave energy can be captured and converted to a vertical pistonlike oscillatory motion by semiinsertion of a chamber with a submerged opening into the ocean. The roof of the chamber will open onto a ducted Wells air turbine, ...