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Wednesday August 30th, 2017 Schedule
Morning:
08:45 – 10:05 – Paper Presentations
Station-Keeping, Moorings and Foundations 2
Kane Building, Room G01
| #897 | Mooring Load Management for SR2000 Floating Tidal Device Using Non-Linear Polymer Components | P. McEvoy |
| #914 | Engineering Analysis of the Submergence as a Survivability Strategy for Floating OWCs | P. Vicente, K. Krugel, M. Lopes, R. Gomes, J. Doussal, S. Girardin, F. Gorintin, M. Philippe |
| #921 | A Physical Mooring Comparison for a Floating OWC | B. Howey, K. Collins, P. Vicente, R. Gomes, V. Harnois, M. Hann, G. Iglesias, D. Greaves |
| #992 | Efficient Modelling of Bottom Friction and Multi-Floater Mooring Systems in MoorDyn | M. Hall |
Economical, Social, Legal and Political Aspects of Ocean Energy 1
Kane Building, Room G19
| #1149 | Ocean Energy Ireland: Modelling and Analysis of Innovation needs for Deployment by 2050 | A. Elia, A. Chiodi, F. Rogan, B. O’ Gallachoir |
| #738 | Exploring Marine Energy Potential in the UK Using a Whole Systems Modelling Approach | A. Stegman |
| #779 | Demonstration of a Socio-Economic Cost of Energy Analysis of a Wave Energy Converter Array | D. Crooks, A. de Andres, E. Medina-Lopez, H. Jeffrey, P. Ruiz-Minguela |
| #891 | Ocean Energy in Europe: Assessing Support Instruments and Cost-Reduction Needs | D. Magagna, R. Monfardini, A. Uihlein |
Tidal Device Development & Testing 7
Geography Building, Lecture Theatre
| #990 | Effects of Free Stream Turbulence on Tidal Turbines. Part I – Blade Hydrodynamics & Loading | A. Lawrence, A. Vinod, A. Banerjee |
| #993 | Effects of Free Stream Turbulence On Tidal Turbines. Part II – Turbine Performance and Near Wake Characteristics | A. Vinod, A. Lawrence, A. Banerjee |
| #1027 | Cavitation Observations of a Full- and Model-Scale Instream Turbine | R. Starzmann, S. Bischof |
| #1037 | Improving Reliability in a Sea of Risk | P. McKeever |
Wave Hydrodynamic Modelling 8
Kane Building, Room G02
| #956 | Identification and Validation of Excitation Force for a Heaving Point Absorber Wave Energy Converter | B. Guo, R. Patton, S. Jin |
| #971 | CFD Modelling Coupled with Floating Structures and Mooring Dynamics for Offshore Renewable Energy Devices using the Proteus Simulation Toolkit | T. de Lataillade, A. Dimakopoulos, C. Kees, L. Johanning, D. Ingram, T. Tezdogan |
| #972 | A Search Group Algorithm for Wind and Wave Farm Layout Optimization | S. Bossuyt, V. Stratigaki, R. Lopez, P. Troch, A. Kortenhaus |
| #979 | The Wave Field Before a U-OWC Breakwater | L. Gurnari, P. Filianoti |
Grid Integration, Power Take-Off & Control 7
West Wing Building, WW6
| #978 | Optimal Constant Damping Control of a Point Absorber with Linear Generator In Different Sea States: Comparision of Simulation and Scale Test | S. Thomas, M. Giassi, M. Göteman, M. Ericsson, J. Isberg and J. Engström |
| #1012 | Power Maximisation of a Wave Energy Converter using Predictive Control: Robustness to System Mismatch | A. O’Sullivan |
| #1017 | Balancing Power Absorption and Structural Loading for a Novel Bottom Fixed Wave Energy Converter with Nonideal Power-Take-Off in Regular Waves | N. Tom |
| #1022 | Design and Optimization of Fixed Guide Vanes Arranged into Concentric Annular Rows for a Self-Rectifying Biradial Air-Turbine | A. Maduro, L. Gato, J. Henriques, D. Ferreira |
Environmental Impact and Appraisal 3
Civil Engineering Building, Room G10
| #935 | Applying a Simple Model for Estimating Likelihood of Collision of Marine Mammals with Tidal Turbines | A. Copping, M. Grear |
| #931 | Tidal Turbine Collision Assessment Using the Bulk and Shear Modulus of Marine Mammals’ Soft Tissue | M. Grear, M. Motley |
| #996 | Assessing the Environmental Impacts of Wave Energy Converters: Do We Know What the Baseline Tells? | A. Azzellino, C. Lanfredi, L. Riefolo, D. Vicinanza |
| #1144 | Impacts of a Tidal Lagoon on Urban Drainage and Pollutant Dispersion Impacts in a Coastal Embayment | E. Langley, P. Evans |
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
Wave Device Development & Testing 9
Kane Building, Room G01
| #822 | Experimental Evaluation of the Hydraulic Power Take-Off System of a Wave Energy Converter | S. Acheson |
| #1001 | Improving Fault Tolerance in a Newly Commissioned Wave Energy Array | C. Kenny, D. Findlay, I. Lazakis, J. Shek, P. Thies |
| #1006 | Wave Energy Prize Testing and Data Analysis | F. Driscoll, D. Newborn, M. Quintero, B. Gunawan, D. Bull, A. Dallman, L. Fingersh, K. Ruehl |
| #1009 | Modelling of a Combined Tension Moored Wind and Wave Energy Convertor System | C. Wright, V. Pakrashi, J. Murphy |
| #1024 | Development of a Wave-Powered Desalination Device: Numerical Modelling | M. Verduzco-Zapata |
Tidal Hydrodynamic Modelling 5
Kane Building, Room G19
| #927 | Numerical Simulations and Experiments of Wake Interactions in Axial-Flow Turbines | C. Escauriaza, D. Gajardo, D. Ravazzolo, K. Soto, D. Ingram |
| #977 | Effect of a Varying Current Direction on the Energy Production of a Pilot Tidal Farm by a Pseudo Steady Approach | V. Nguyen, S. Guillou, J. Thiébot, A. Santa Cruz |
| #1000 | Designing Multi-Rotor Tidal Turbine Fences | C. Vogel |
| #1051 | A Study of System Dynamics for a Kuroshio Turbine System | J. Wu, J. Chen, C. Hsin, F. Chiu |
| #1104 | Performance and Wake Characteristics of a Tidal Turbine under Yaw | P. Modali, N. Kolekar, A. Banerjee |
Tidal Device Development & Testing 8
Geography Building, Lecture Theatre
| #706 | Technology Assessment Processes for Marine Energy Converters | S. Pyke, C. Johnstone, E. Buck |
| #1043 | Wake Generated Downstream of a Vertical Axis Tidal Turbine | P. Ouro |
| #1049 | Experimental Investigation of the Effects of Oblique Waves and Current on the Loadings and Performance of Tidal Turbines | R. Martinez Mejia, G. Payne, T. Bruce |
| #1084 | Experimental Investigation into Unsteady Loads on Horizontal Axis Tidal Turbines | G. Payne |
| #1154 | Aspects of Small Scale Flume Correlation with a BEM-CFD Model | I. Masters, M. Edmunds, A. Williams, N. Kolekar, A. Vinod, A. Banerjee |
Wave Hydrodynamic Modelling 9
Kane Building, Room G02
| #981 | Laboratory Tests on the Predictability of the Natural Frequencies of Oscillation in Resonant Wave Energy Converters | P. Filianoti, L. Gurnari |
| #988 | CFD Simulation of the Unsteady Flow in an Oscillating Water Column: Comparison Between Numerical and Experimental Results for a Small Scale Experimental Device | F. Scarpetta, M. Torresi, S. Camporeale, P. Filianoti |
| #997 | Reaction Body Hydrodynamics for a Multi-DOF Point-Absorbing WEC | T. Mundon, B. Rosenberg, J. Rij |
| #1014 | A CFD Simulation of a Full Scale U-OWC Breakwater | f. scarpetta, l. gurnari, m. torresi, p. filianoti, S. Camporeale |
| #1016 | Array Optimization of Fixed Oscillating Water Columns for Active Device Control | C. Sharp, B. DuPont, B. Bosma, P. Lomonaco, B. Batten |
Grid Integration, Power Take-Off & Control 8
West Wing Building, WW6
| #1028 | Development of a Methodology for Collaborative Control within a WEC Array | P. Meunier |
| #1035 | Influence of the Wave Dispersion Phenomenon on the Flicker Generated by a Wave Farm | A. Blavette, T. Kovaltchouk, F. Rongère, M. Jourdain de Thieulloy, P. Leahy, B. Multon, H. Ben Ahmed |
| #1054 | Test Results of a Twin-Rotor Radial-Inflow Air Turbine for OWC Wave Energy Converters | L. Gato, B. Lopes, A. Carrelhas, J. Henriques, A. Falcão, J. Borges |
| #1065 | Development of a Multi-Rate Wave-to-Wire Modelling Tool | R. Crozier, M. Mueller |
| #1069 | A Highly Efficient and Low-Cost Linear TFM Generator for Wave Power | A. Hagnestål, E. Guldbrandzén |
Tidal Resource Characterization 5
Civil Engineering Building, Room G10
| #1108 | Assessment of Flow Characteristics at Two Locations in an Energetic Tidal Channel | H. Torrens-Spence, P. Schmitt, C. Frost, I. Benson, P. MacKinnon, T. Whittaker |
| #1116 | B.C. Marine Energy Resource Atlas and Decision Support System | S. Ferguson, J. Cousineau |
| #1123 | An Assessment of the TKE Balance at a Tidal Energy Site Using ADCP and Shear Probe Measurements | J. McMillan, A. Hay, R. Lueck, F. Wolk |
| #1167 | First Steps toward a Multi-Parameter “Location & Layout” Optimisation Tool for Arrays of Floating Tidal Platforms | J. McDowell, P. Jeffcoate, M. Khorasanchi |
| #1174 | Effect of Bed Roughness Coefficient Uncertainty on Tidal Stream Power Assessment | M. Kreitmair, T. van den Bremer, A. Borthwick |
Afternoon:
12:25 – 14:00 – Lunch
Main & Mini Restaurants
A hot buffet lunch will be provided to Delegates. Please tell your server of any dietary requirements.
14:00-15:20 – Paper Presentations
Wave Device Development & Testing 10
Kane Building, Room G01
| #1025 | Technical R&D on Breaking Wave WEC | T. Shintake |
| #1026 | Investigation of a Dual-Pontoon WEC Type Floating Breakwater | D. Ning, X. Zhao, J. Zang, L. Johanning |
| #1038 | Validation of the U-Oscillating Water Column Model by Full-Scale Experimental Data | F. Arena |
| #1042 | Return Periods of Extreme Loads on Wave Energy Converters | E. Mackay |
Wave Device Development & Testing 11
Kane Building, Room G19
| #1060 | Testing and Modeling the RTI F2 QD High Efficiency Low CapEx WEC | J. Rohrer |
| #1067 | Study on Unsteady Dynamic Performance of Impulse Turbine for the OWC Wave Energy Converter | Y. Cui, Z. Liu |
| #1077 | Power-Take-Off Control in a Scaled Experiment of a Point Absorber Wave Energy Converter | B. Ding, N. Sergiienko, B. Bleckly, L. Souza Pinheiro da Silva, B. Cazzolato, M. Arjomandi |
| #1078 | A Numerical Study of Wave Power Maximisation Based on Active Control and Mechanical Design | L. Mingfang, C. Yuanqi, S. Lijiao |
Tidal Device Development & Testing 9
Geography Building, Lecture Theatre
| #1091 | Reinforcement Learning Based Maximum Power Point Tracking Control of Tidal Turbines | A. Nambiar, E. Anderlini, G. Payne, D. Forehand, A. Kiprakis, R. Wallace |
| #1113 | Tidal Flyer; Innovation, Design & Evolution (TIDE) | T. Devaney, B. Holmes, M. Bhinder |
| #1132 | PLAT-O at FloWave: A Validation of ProteusDS at Modelling Response of a Taut-Moored Tidal Platform at Tank-Testing Scale | I. Bivol, P. Jeffcoate, L. Johanning |
| #1146 | Mitigation of Torque Pulsations in Variable Pitch Tidal Current Turbines Using Speed Control | M. Sousounis, J. Shek |
Wave Hydrodynamic Modelling 10
Kane Building, Room G02
| #1021 | On Numerical Uncertainty of VOF-RANS Simulations of Wave Energy Converters Through V&V Techniques | C. Eskilsson |
| #1030 | Far-Field Effects by Arrays of Oscillating Wave Surge Converters and Heaving Point Absorbers: a Comparative Study | G. Verao Fernandez |
| #1088 | Non-Linear Responses of a Point Absorber Wave Energy Converter | J. Orszaghova |
| #1096 | Experimental Uncertainty Analysis of an OWC Wave Energy Converter | J. Orphin, D. Howe, J. Nader, I. Penesis |
Grid Integration, Power Take-Off & Control 9
West Wing Building, WW6
| #1075 | Comparisons of Self-Rectifying Air Turbines for OWC Wave Energy Converters | A. Falcao, J. Henriques, L. Gato |
| #1079 | Magnetic Gear Design for an Oscillating Wave Surge Converter | B. McGilton |
| #1106 | Control Algorithm Development for WRAM using a Real-Time Hybrid Test Platform | C. Signorelli, B. Basu |
| #1126 | Internal Model Control of a Three-Tether Axisymmetric Wave Energy Converter | N. Sergiienko, B. Cazzolato, P. Hardy, B. Ding, M. Arjomandi |
Environmental Impact and Appraisal 4
Civil Engineering Building, Room G10
| #702 | Advancing Environmental Monitoring through Integrated Instrumentation | E. Cotter |
| #791 | Algorithms for Marine Mammal Modelling and an Application in Ramsey Sound | T. Lake, I. Masters, T. Croft |
| #1057 | Design Envelope Approach for Assessing Environmental Impacts of Tidal Developments. Fair Head Tidal Case Study | C. McGrath |
| #1112 | Target Tracking Using Sonars for Marine Life Monitoring Around Tidal Turbines | P. Jepp |
Evening:
15:20-16:00 – Tea & Coffee
Devere Hall, Áras na Mac Léinn
Tea & coffee will be served daily where Exhibitions & Posters will be on display.
16:00-17:20 – Paper Presentations
Wave Device Development & Testing 12
Kane Building, Room G01
| #1087 | Impulse Turbine Harvesting Wave Energy: Effect of Blade Lean | R. B |
| #1094 | Non-Linear Modelling of a Linearly Damped, Neutrally Buoyant Generic Submerged Spherical Wave Energy Converter | A. Bharath, J. Nader, I. Penesis, G. Macfarlane |
| #1098 | The Effect of Lip Extrusion on Performance of a Breakwater Integrated Bent Duct OWC WEC | D. Howe, J. Orphin, J. Nader, G. MacFarlane |
| #1102 | Marine Energy Harvesting Turbine: Design based on Analytical and Numerical Modelling | A. George, R. B, A. Samad, N. D, P. Dudhgaonkar |
Wave Device Development & Testing 13
Kane Building, Room G19
| #1105 | An Experimental Study on the Reduction of the Dynamic Instability in the Oscillating Water Column Spar Buoy | R. Gomes, J. Malvar Ferreira, S. Ribeiro e Silva, J. Henriques, L. Gato |
| #1115 | Scoring the Technology Performance Level (TPL) Assessment | D. Bull, R. Costello, A. Babarit, K. Nielsen, B. Kennedy, C. Bittencourt Ferreira, J. Roberts, J. Weber |
| #1119 | The Optimal Force for Wave Power Devices | B. Mills, B. Ding |
| #1124 | Integration of an Acoustic-Inertial Positioning Device in the Design of a Wave Energy Converter | M. Cocho, J. Jorgensen |
Tidal Device Development & Testing 10
Geography Building, Lecture Theatre
| #1090 | Performance of PLAT-I, a Floating Tidal Energy Platform for Inshore Applications | P. Jeffcoate |
| #1165 | Introduction of a Hybrid Tidal System | S. Deng, C. Byrne, A. Mason-Jones |
| #1172 | Turbulent Flow Within Multi-Row Tidal Stream Turbine Arrays | D. Coles, L. Blunden, A. Bahaj |
| #1178 | The Effect of Tip-Speed-Ratio and Freestream Turbulence on Blade Fatigue of a Horizontal Axis Tidal Turbine | T. Blackmore, A. Bahaj, L. Myers |
Wave Hydrodynamic Modelling 11
Kane Building, Room G02
| #1109 | A Performance Assessment Methodology for Floating Pitching WEC Arrays | S. Sirigu, G. Vissio, G. Bracco, P. Dafnakis, B. Passione, N. Pozzi, G. Mattiazzo |
| #1110 | Experimental Validation of Different Hydrodynamic Modelling Techniques Applied to the ISWEC | N. Pozzi, A. Castino, G. Vissio, B. Passione, S. Sirigu, G. Bracco, G. Mattiazzo |
| #1125 | How to Reduce the Nonlinearities of a Single Point Wave Absorber to Capture More Energy? | A. Valizadeh, A. Rafiee |
| #1130 | Predicting Coastal Impacts of Wave Farms Using a Wave-Resolving Model | D. Rijnsdorp, J. Hansen, R. Lowe |
Grid Integration, Power Take-Off & Control 10
West Wing Building, WW6
| #1156 | Durable Winch-Based Point Absorbers | A. Hagnestål, U. Sellgren, K. Andersson |
| #1163 | Power-Take-Off System with Spring Characteristics for Resonating, Heaving Wave Energy Converters | F. Gardner |
| #1186 | Optimization of Mechanical Design and Control Parameters of an Oil-Hydraulic Power Take-Off System | M. Kamarlouei |
| #1201 | Development and Testing of a Ballscrew Electro-Mechanical Generator (EMG) for Wave Energy Conversion | M. Martini, L. Castellini |
Environmental Impact and Appraisal 5
Civil Engineering Building, Room G10
| #730 | Acoustic Characteristics of the Lifesaver Wave Energy Converter | B. Polagye, P. Murphy, P. Cross, L. Vega |
| #980 | Optimising Multiple Multibeam Sonars to Assess Marine Life Interactions with an Underwater Kite | L. Lieber, L. Kregting |
| #1032 | Alteration of Shallow-Water Tides by Tidal-Stream Turbines and Implications for Transport Processes | D. Potter |
| #1151 | The Impact of Wave Energy Converters on the Bay of Skaill, Orkney. | I. Fairley, H. Karunarathna |
Afternoon
17:30-19:00 – Sponsored Side Sessions
ORE Supergen Hub /University of Plymouth
North Wing, Aula Maxima
The Future of ORE Research: The early career researcher (ECR) Perspective
The workshop aims to introduce INORE and the motivation for the collaboration with ORE Supergen and MaREI. Discussion on a range of topics (e.g. future of ORE research, employability and development of ECRs) will be tackled in groups. Drinks and nibbles will be available to create an informal atmosphere.
US Department of Energy, Water Power Technology Office (WPTO)
North Wing Building, Council Room
The US Department of Energy is hosting a discussion on early adopter markets for marine renewables and invites EWTEC conference attendees to participate in a 90 minute discussion on these markets, on the road to wide-spread development of utility scale MRE. Wave and tidal devices have the potential to provide power to a number of end markets that are characterized by high cost, high value energy needs. In particular, this discussion should interest device and project developers, as well as supply chain participants. Please register at:https://www.eventbrite.com/e/early-adopter-markets-for-marine-renewables-tickets-37100042225
19:30 -00:00 – EWTEC Banquet
City Hall, City Hall, Anglesea St, Ballintemple, Cork
Upon arriving at the Cork City Hall, Delegates will be met with music and a drinks reception where they will be given the chance to mingle with fellow Delegates. From there they will be moved into the expansive dining area where they will be served a 4 course meal. ‘Pulses of Tradition’ will provide a live performance of Irish music, song and dance celebrating traditional music in Cork City and will teach Delegates the intricacies of Irish dance.
Photo courtesy of Cork Convention Bureau
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