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Thursday August 31st, 2017 Schedule
Morning:
08:45 – 10:05 – Paper Presentations
Environmental Impact & Appraisal 6
Civil Engineering Building, Room G10
| #1092 | Monitoring Methods of Marine Renewable Energy – A Review of Technologies for Examining the Environmental Impact from Wave and Tidal Power Installations | A. Bender, F. Francisco, J. Sundberg |
| #1011 | Environmental Monitoring – From Theory to Practice | G. Harker, A. Copping, S. Eaves |
| #917 | Wave and Tidal Energy Devices Offer Environmental Opportunities as Artificial Reefs | R. Callaway |
| #824 | Hydrodynamic Consequences of Biofouling Organisms on Marine Energy Converters | A. Rivier, A. Bennis, G. Jean, J. Dauvin |
Wave Device Development & Testing 14
Kane Building, Room G01
| #1127 | A Dual-Turbine System for Wave Energy Conversion | M. Takao, S. Fukuma, M. Alam, S. Okuhara, Y. Kinoue |
| #1128 | Numerical Wave Tank Experiment on a Submerged Single-Tethered Asymmetric Mass Point Absorber | F. Meng |
| #1129 | Performance Prediction of a Counter-Rotating Impulse Turbine for Wave Energy Conversion | M. Takao, K. Yamada, M. Alam, S. Okuhara, Y. Kinoue |
| #1135 | Dynamic Simulation of a Bidirectional Air Turbine for OWC Device Based on In-Field Measurement | M. Iino, T. Miyazaki, M. Iida |
Station-Keeping, Moorings & Foundations 3
West Wing Building, WW6
| #1003 | Analysis of a Triangular Array of Floating Oscillating Water Column Devices with Inter-Body Mooring Connections in Regular Waves | C. Oikonomou, R. Gomes, L. Gato, A. Falcão |
| #1141 | On Mooring Solutions for Large Wave Energy Converters | J. Thomsen, J. Kofoed, F. Ferri, C. Eskilsson, L. Bergdahl, M. Delaney, S. Thomas, K. Nielsen, K. Rasmussen, E. Friis-Madsen |
| #1202 | Multi-Objective Optimization of Mooring Systems for Offshore Renewable Energy | A. Pillai, P. Thies, L. Johanning |
| #1206 | Active Suction Anchors for Floating Renewable Energy | N. Fiumana |
Wave Hydrodynamic Modelling 12
Kane Building, Room G02
| #1145 | The Influence of Seabed Structure on Combined Wave-Current Flow Interactions | J. Rivera Camacho |
| #1148 | Hydrodynamic Response of a Jacket-Frame Mounted WEC Sub-System of a Novel Hybrid Wind-Wave Energy Converter | C. Perez-Collazo, J. Skämberg-Tippen, D. Greaves, G. Iglesias |
| #1155 | Design Features of the Upcoming Coastal and Ocean Basin in Ostend, Belgium, for Marine Renewable Energy Applications | P. Troch, V. Stratigaki, P. Devriese, A. Kortenhaus, N. Silin, V. Nelko, J. De Maeyer, J. Monbaliu, E. Toorman, P. Rauwoens, D. Vanneste, T. Suzuki, T. Van Oyen, T. Verwaest |
| #1157 | Combined Performance and Loading Assessment of Pitching Flap-Type Wave Energy Converters | P. Lamont-Kane, M. Folley, T. Whittaker |
Structural Mechanics Materials, Fatigue, Loadings 1
Geography Building, Lecture Theatre
| #689 | Structural Design Effects on Hydrodynamic Interaction of the Combined WindWEC Concept | M. Karimirad, C. Michailides |
| #827 | A Carbon Fibre Reinforced Powder Epoxy Manufacturing Process for Tidal Turbine Blades | D. Mamalis, A. Doyle, C. Ó Brádaigh, T. Flanagan |
| #837 | Design Process of a Novel Dual Rotor Tidal Energy Convertor Platform | T. Baker, A. Jones, M. Abbattista, H. Bower, O. Chaloupka, K. O’Sullivan |
| #900 | Upscaling of Tidal Turbine Blades: Glass or Carbon Fibre Reinforced Polymers? | V. Jaksic, F. Wallace, C. Ó Brádaigh |
Economical, Social, Legal and Political Aspects of Ocean Energy 2
Kane Building, Room G19
| #817 | A Risk Assessment Methodology for Combining Marine Renewables with Other Blue Economy Activities via Multi-Use of Spaces and Platforms. | H. Williams, I. Masters, D. Pletsas, C. Fuentes Grunewald, R. Callaway, G. Dalton, M. Blanch |
| #1050 | Utilising GIS to Assess the Development Potential of Offshore Energy on the Western European Coast | T. F. van Lanschot |
| #871 | Analytical Cost Modeling for Co-Located Wind-Wave Energy Arrays | C. Clark, A. Miller, B. DuPont |
| #787 | Cross Flow Turbine Controller Trade-Offs in Optimizing LCOE | J. Donegan, J. McEntee, B. Polagye, R. Cavagnaro, D. Forbush |
10:05-10:45 – Tea & Coffee
Devere Hall, Áras na Mac Léinn
Tea & coffee will be served daily where Exhibitions & Posters will be on display.
10:45-12:25 – Paper Presentations
Tidal Hydrodynamic Modelling 6
Civil Engineering Building, Room G10
| #1120 | Adapting Conventional Tools to Analyse Ducted and Open Centre Tidal Stream Turbines | S. Allsop, P. Thies, C. Peyrard, P. Bousseau |
| #1142 | Present and Future Impacts of Large Tidal Stream Turbine Arrays. | M. De Dominicis, R. O’Hara Murray, J. Wolf |
| #1160 | InSTREAM: Measurement, Characterisation and Simulation of Turbulence from Test Tank to Ocean | T. Clark, A. Hay, R. Lueck, T. Davey |
| #1164 | Optimising Tidal Lagoons | N. Yates, B. Tatlock |
| #1200 | Investigation of the Influence of Arrangement and Spacing on Wake Flow of Three Tidal Current Turbines by CFD analysis | J. Chul, M. Kim, S. Hwang, H. Park, J. Chan |
Wave Device Development & Testing 15
Kane Building, Room G01
| #1137 | Application of a Passive Control Technique to the ISWEC | M. Bonfanti, S. Sirigu, G. Bracco, B. Passione, G. Vissio, N. Pozzi, G. Mattiazzo |
| #1170 | Numerical and Experimental Analysis of the Efficiency of an Oscillating Water Column | G. Colicchio, I. Santic, M. Peviani, A. Danelli, A. Colucci |
| #1194 | Overtopping Breakwater for Wave Energy Conversion: Status and Perspectives | D. Vicinanza, P. Contestabile, E. Di Lauro |
| #1198 | Large Capacity Multi-Float WEC M4 | P. Stansby |
| #1204 | Power Performance Prediction for a Vented Oscillating Water Column Wave Energy Converter with a Unidirectional Air Turbine Power Take-off | A. Fleming |
Operations & Maintenance 1
West Wing Building, WW6
| #639 | A Coupled Monte Carlo-Evolutionary Approach to Optimise Offshore Renewables O&M | G. Rinaldi, P. Thies, L. Johanning |
| #705 | “Mooring Replacement: Solving Conventional Problems in an Innovative Way” | D. Marina, Y. Torre-Enciso, O. Ajuria |
| #952 | Effective Offshore Operations in Strong Marine Currents Areas | D. Dhomé, J. Allo, A. Blangy, M. Morandeau, R. Argall, R. Parkinson |
| #976 | Advanced Metocean Planning Tools for the Wave and Tidal Energy Sectors | B. Hudson, E. Kay, M. Lawless, T. Bruce |
| #1173 | Wave Farm Design: Optimisation of O&M With Respect to Weather Window Criteria | B. Kennedy, J. Weber, K. Nielsen, J. Hanafin, R. Costello |
Wave Hydrodynamic Modelling 13
Kane Building, Room G02
| #1176 | Assessing the Impact on Power Production of WEC Array Separation Distance in a Wave Farm Using One-Way Coupling of a BEM Solver and a Wave Propagation Model | P. Balitsky, G. Verao Fernandez, V. Stratigaki, P. Troch |
| #1190 | Modelling Alternatives for a Heaving Point Absorber with and without Stiffness Modulation | M. Guérinel, E. Jansson, J. Todalshaug, M. Jesmani, K. Guijt |
| #1195 | Experimental Study into the Diffracted Wave Field Downstream of an Array of Wave Energy Converters in Irregular Waves | M. Bennet, I. Penesis, A. Fleming, G. Macfarlane, J. Nader |
| #1197 | OES Task 10 WEC Modelling Verification and Validation | K. Nielsen |
| #1203 | Analysis of a 6-DOF Tensegrity-Based Water Wave Energy Harvester | Z. Ji |
Structural Mechanics Materials, Fatigue, Loadings 2
Geography Building, Lecture Theatre
| #918 | Coupled CFD-FEM Structural Analysis of Tidal Turbine Blades | W. Finnegan, E. Edward Fagan, S. Leen, J. Goggins |
| #950 | Manufacturing Thick-Section Tidal Turbine Blades using Low-Cost Fibre Reinforced Polymers | J. Maguire, A. Doyle, C. Ó Brádaigh |
| #964 | Dynamic Load Measurements on a Scale-Model Axial-Flow MHK Turbine | C. Hill, K. Van Ness, A. Stewart, B. Polagye, A. Aliseda |
| #965 | Composite Design of a Curved OSWEC | W. Jamieson, W. Bateman, E. Oterkus, P. Thies, A. Robinson |
| #1168 | Impulsive Loading Mechanisms Experienced by an Oscillating Wave Surge Converter | A. McKinley, P. Lamont-Kane, M. Folley, T. Whittaker |
Economical, Social, Legal and Political Aspects of Ocean Energy 3
Kane Building, Room G19
| #893 | An Examination of Marketplace Support Options for Marine Renewable Energy Development with Particular Reference to the Experience in Nova Scotia, Canada | B. Cameron |
| #1005 | Creating Value in Oceanography with Wave Energy Converters: User Needs | J. Portillo, D. Ferreira, J. Henriques, L. Gato |
| #1044 | What Does It Really Cost? – Understanding, Comparing and Applying Financial Metrics | R. Alcorn |
| #1085 | Risk-Reduction Through Strategic Investment Timing: Implications for Government Policy | S. MacDougall |
| #630 | A Method for the Spatial Targeting of Tidal Stream Energy Policies | A. Vazquez, S. Astariz, G. Iglesias |
Afternoon:
12:30 -14:00 – Closing Address & Future Conference Announcements
UCC Main Campus, Aula Maxima
Chairperson Professor Tony Lewis will be heading the speeches followed by a message from our sponsors. The closing speech will be conducted by the AWTEC committee outlining new information regarding AWTEC 2018.
Farewell Lunch
Devere Hall, Áras na Mac Léinn
The farewell lunch will take place in Devere Hall. Please tell your server of any dietary requirements.
– This concludes the official EWTEC 2017 Conference –
– Additional events and activities to follow –
Afternoon
14:00-17:00 – Sponsored Side Session
Workshop on Social and Economic Risks and Benefits of MRE Development –
Ocean Energy System/Annex IV
North Wing Building, Conference Room & Council Room
OES-Annex IV and ORJIP are hosting a workshop at EWTEC on August 31st on “Exploring the State of Understanding and Practice used to Assess Social and Economic Risks and Benefits of Marine Renewable Energy Development.”
The aim of this workshop is to bring together regulators, stakeholders, industry, and researchers to examine frameworks and practical aspect for collecting data that define social and economic risks and benefits of marine renewable energy.
For those who register, the agenda and preparatory material will be sent ahead the workshop. Register for the workshop by sending an email to orjip@aquatera.co.uk
14:00-17:00 – Cork Technical Tour
Technical Visit to Beaufort Building and National Maritime College of Ireland
Ringaskiddy, County Cork
Ringaskiddy is home to Ireland’s world class MaREI Centre for Marine and Renewable Energy, Lir National Ocean Test Facility and the National Maritime College of Ireland. Join us on the 31st of August for:
- An introduction to our researchers at the cutting edge of offshore renewable energy
- A visit to Europe’s newest Test Facility, the state of the art, Lir National Ocean Test Facility
- A tour of one of the largest simulation suites in Europe, comprising a 360° and a 270° Full Mission Bridge Kongsberg simulator at the NMCI
The visit will be followed by a networking event where you will get a further opportunity to meet the experts located in the MaREI Centre.
GOLD Sponsor of EWTEC 2017
