Presentations Overview

This study investigates the spectral distribution of  the wave energy in a coral reef-lagoon system, focusing on very low frequency waves (VLF) and among them resonant waves. The data analysis is constructed on a dedicated methodology for identifying evanescent resonant waves, mainly based on t...

Point absorber wave energy converters (WECs) closely placed in array hydrodynamically interact through wave radiation and diffraction. The power absorption by these WECs is optimised by altering the WEC dynamics through the control of the Power Take-Off (PTO). As the WEC dynamics are changed, the hy...

Reef barriers play a major role many coral islands, by sheltering the lagoon from the ocean wave energy and then creating a unique habitat for many species. This filtering action becomes increasingly crucial for ecosystems health and shoreline protection in the context of climate change and related ...

Wave Energy Converters (WECs) placed in an array configuration change the incident wave field due to radiation and diffraction. These are the so-called near- and far-field effects of WEC farms. This study investigates these effects for an array of up to five heaving point absorber WECs, that was tes...

The aim of this research study is to perform experimental tests on a new morphable mini Wells turbine designed to operate in presence of waves with limited energy content which presents a high frequency of occurrence along the Mediterranean coasts. The small size and low investment costs of the turb...