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Topics: Computational fluid dynamics , Exhaust systems , Flow (Dynamics) , Fluids , Natural gas wells , Pressure drop , Separation (Technology) , Simulation , Water

Study on Separation Performance of the Compound Hydrocyclone Under Self-Vibration Condition

Sen Li, Zunce Wang, Fengxia Lv, Yan Xu, Jinlong Zhang

OMAE 2009; 71-77doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/OMAE2009-79157

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Topics: Separation (Technology) , Vibration , Flow (Dynamics) , Damping , Electric motors , Modal analysis

Experimental Validation of an Absorbing Wavemaker Controller

Mario L. Carneiro, Pedro C. de Mello, Eduardo A. Tannuri, Alexandre N. Simos

OMAE 2009; 79-86doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/OMAE2009-79179

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Topics: Control equipment , Waves , Absorption , Algorithms , Calibration , Flumes , Contamination , Dimensions , Feedback , Ocean engineering

Nonlinear Time Domain Seismic Analysis for a Coupled Mooring Jacket-Yoke-FSO System

Partha Chakrabarti

OMAE 2009; 87-98doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/OMAE2009-79180

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Topics: Mooring , Seismic analysis , Design , Dynamic analysis , Stress , Time-domain analysis , Earthquakes , Excitation , Soil , Vibration isolation

Reference Load for a Conventional 138K CBM LNG Carrier in a Comparative Approach

Min Cheol Ryu, Jun Hyung Jung, Soo Sung Jeon, Yoon Sik Hwang, Sung Kon Han, Yong Soo Kim, Tae Ik Cho, Sun Hong Kwon

OMAE 2009; 99-110doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/OMAE2009-79192

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Topics: Liquefied natural gas , Stress , Sloshing , Vessels , Containment systems , Design , Ocean engineering , Safety , Ships , Test facilities

Numerical Non-Reflecting Irregular Wave Flume Based on VOF Method

Bing Ren, Xuelin Li, Peng Han, Yongxue Wang

OMAE 2009; 111-117doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/OMAE2009-79206

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Topics: Flumes , Waves

Wave Devouring Propulsion System: From Concept to Trans-Pacific Voyage

Yutaka Terao

OMAE 2009; 119-126doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/OMAE2009-79223

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Topics: Pacific Ocean , Propulsion systems , Waves , Hull , Hydrofoil , Vessels , Springs , Thrust , Wave forces , Design

Spacing Effect on Hydrodynamics of Two Adjacent Offshore Caissons

Longbin Tao, Hao Song, Subrata Chakrabarti

OMAE 2009; 127-133doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/OMAE2009-79226

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Topics: Caissons , Hydrodynamics , Ocean engineering , Cylinders , Waves , Wave forces , Design , Diffraction , Finite element methods

WindFloat: A Floating Foundation for Offshore Wind Turbines—Part II: Hydrodynamics Analysis

Christian Cermelli, Dominique Roddier, Alexia Aubault

OMAE 2009; 135-143doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/OMAE2009-79231

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Topics: Hydrodynamics , Offshore wind turbines , Hull , Wind turbines , Aerodynamics , Computer software , Design , Fluid-dynamic forces , Mooring , Simulation

Experimental Study on Hydrodynamic Behavior of Jacket Spar Platform

U. S. Sajini, R. Sundaravadivelu, V. Anantha Subramanian

OMAE 2009; 145-149doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/OMAE2009-79243

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Topics: Spar platforms , Mooring , Surges , Stress , Tension , Water , Waves , Knudsen number , Offshore structures

Crest-Height Distribution in Nonlinear Random Wave

Cuilin Li, Dingyong Yu, Yangyang Gao, Junxian Yang

OMAE 2009; 151-156doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/OMAE2009-79249

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Topics: Nonlinear waves , Waves

Simulation of Water Particle Kinematics in the Near Surface Zone

G. Najafian, N. I. Mohd Zaki, G. Aqel

OMAE 2009; 157-162doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/OMAE2009-79263

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Topics: Kinematics , Particulate matter , Simulation , Water , Wave theory of light

Wave Scattering From Multiple Horizontal Plates as a Breakwater

Guoyu Wang, Yongxue Wang

OMAE 2009; 163-170doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/OMAE2009-79276

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Topics: Breakwaters , Plates (structures) , Scattering (Physics) , Waves , Water , Eigenfunctions , Reflection , Theoretical analysis , Wave theory of light

Numerical Study of Large Amplitude Ship Motion With Forward Speed in Severe Seas

D. C. Hong, H. G. Sung, S. Y. Hong

OMAE 2009; 171-175doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/OMAE2009-79277

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Topics: Seas , Ships , Radiation (Physics) , Boundary-value problems , Electromagnetic scattering , Integral equations , Radiation scattering , Scattering (Physics) , Boundary element methods , Computation

Numerical Analysis of Pneumatic Damping Effect on a Motion-Constraint Floating Breakwater

Weoncheol Koo

OMAE 2009; 177-181doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/OMAE2009-79286

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Topics: Breakwaters , Damping , Numerical analysis , Waves , Degrees of freedom , Shapes , Simulation

Spectrophotometric Determination of Nutrients Using Principal Component Regression

Rei Arai, Taichi Nishiyama, Naoki Nakatani, Taketoshi Okuno

OMAE 2009; 183-189doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/OMAE2009-79304

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Topics: Filtration , Ions , Oxygen , Resolution (Optics) , Seas , Seawater , Sensors , Ultraviolet-visible spectroscopy , Water

Modeling the Random Environment of Offshore Structures

Katrin Ellermann

OMAE 2009; 191-200doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/OMAE2009-79317

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Topics: Modeling , Offshore structures , Waves , Signals , Dynamic systems , Equations of motion , Filters , Filtration , Numerical analysis , Ocean waves

Dynamic Behavior of a Submersible Fish Cage

Chun Woo Lee, Gun Ho Lee, Moo Youl Choe, Dae Ho Song, Seyed Abbas Hosseini

OMAE 2009; 201-206doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/OMAE2009-79328

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Topics: Computer simulation , Springs , Submersibles

Numerical Studies of the Effect of Sloshing on Ship Motions

Seok Kyu Cho, Hang Shoon Choi, Hong Gun Sung, Sa Young Hong, Il Ryong Park

OMAE 2009; 207-214doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/OMAE2009-79335

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Topics: Ships , Sloshing , Design , Fluids , Liquefied natural gas , Mooring , Navier-Stokes equations , Potential theory (Physics) , Seas

Flow Around the Free Bottom of Fish Cages in a Uniform Flow With and Without Fouling

Lars C. Gansel, Thomas A. McClimans, Dag Myrhaug

OMAE 2009; 215-224doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/OMAE2009-79355

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Topics: Flow (Dynamics) , Cylinders , Reynolds number , Particulate matter , String , Deformation , Metals , Porosity , Shorelines , Water

Far-Field Effects of Large Tsunamis Produced by the Makran Subduction Zone

Mohammad Heidarzadeh

OMAE 2009; 225-231doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/OMAE2009-79362

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Topics: Computer simulation , Tsunamis

Field Observations of Wave-Induced Set-Up on the French Aquitanian Coast

Mohammad Heidarzadeh, Philippe Bonneton, Natalie Bonneton, Marion Tissier

OMAE 2009; 233-241doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/OMAE2009-79364

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Topics: Shorelines , Waves , Ocean engineering , Atlantic Ocean , Storms

Real Time Estimation of Ship Motions in Short Crested Seas

P. Naaijen, R. R. T. van Dijk, R. H. M. Huijsmans, A. A. El-Mouhandiz

OMAE 2009; 243-255doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/OMAE2009-79366

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Topics: Seas , Ships , Waves , Probes , Vessels , Motion estimation , Radar

Evaluation of Linear and Nonlinear Hydrodynamic Coefficients of Underwater Vehicles Using CFD

Amit Ray, S. N. Singh, V. Seshadri

OMAE 2009; 257-265doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/OMAE2009-79374

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Topics: Computational fluid dynamics , Underwater vehicles , Computation , Curve fitting , Design , Equations of motion , Geometry , Mesh generation , Simulation , Testing

AGaPaS: Autonomous Galileo-Supported Rescue Vessel for Persons Overboard

Gu¨nther F. Clauss, Andre´ Kauffeldt, Nils Otten

OMAE 2009; 267-276doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/OMAE2009-79384

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Topics: Vessels , Ships , Boats , Bridges (Structures) , Computer simulation , Construction , Probability , Radio transmitters , Risk , Safety

Systematic Investigation of Loads and Motions of a Bulk Carrier in Extreme Seas

Gu¨nther F. Clauss, Andre´ Kauffeldt, Marco Klein

OMAE 2009; 277-287doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/OMAE2009-79389

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Topics: Seas , Stress , Waves , Ships , Design , Fatigue , FPSO , Frequency-domain analysis , Hull , Naval architecture

The Effect of Wave Directionality on Low Frequency Motions and Mooring Forces

Olaf J. Waals

OMAE 2009; 289-298doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/OMAE2009-79412

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Topics: Mooring , Waves , Liquefied natural gas , Seas , Stress , Water , Ships , Excitation , Ocean engineering , Offshore structures

Morphodynamic Simulation at the South Branch of Yangtze Estuary

Xiaoyan Zhou, Ulrich Zanke, Yixin Yan, Jinhai Zheng

OMAE 2009; 299-305doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/OMAE2009-79418

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Topics: Construction , Navigation , Rivers , Sediments , Simulation , Water , Waves

A Methodology for Calculating the Hydrodynamic Forces for Structural Analysis Using the High-Order Method

Fabio Gouveia Telles de Menezes, Rodrigo de Souza Silva

OMAE 2009; 307-312doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/OMAE2009-79436

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Topics: Fluid-dynamic forces , Structural analysis , Pressure , B-splines , Hull , Stress , Design , Finite element methods , Finite element model , FPSO

Laboratory Investigation of Clay Mineral Fines as Dispersant for Combating Oil Spill

R. Samuel Devadoss, S. A. Sannasiraj, K. Murali

OMAE 2009; 313-317doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/OMAE2009-79438

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Topics: Flumes , Minerals , Plasticizers , Waves

Critical Situations of Vessel Operations in Short Crested Seas: Forecast and Decision Support System

Gu¨nther F. Clauss, Sascha Kosleck, Daniel Testa

OMAE 2009; 319-332doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/OMAE2009-79482

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Topics: Seas , Vessels , Ships , Waves , Marine structures , Ocean engineering , Pressure , Degrees of freedom , Design , Governments

Adaptive Stretching of Dynamic Pressure Distribution in Long- and Short-Crested Sea States

Gu¨nther Clauss, Sascha Kosleck, Florian Sprenger, Florin Boeck

OMAE 2009; 333-343doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/OMAE2009-79485

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Topics: Pressure , Seas , Waves , Stress , Design , Hull , Ships , Marine structures , Offshore structures , Surface roughness

Robust Tracking Control of Autonomous Underwater Vehicles in the Presence of Disturbance Inputs

S. Singh, A. Sanyal, R. Smith, N. Nordkvist, M. Chyba

OMAE 2009; 345-351doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/OMAE2009-79486

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Topics: Tracking control , Underwater vehicles , Feedback , Trajectories (Physics) , Computer simulation , Errors , Oceans , Path planning , Uncertainty , Vehicles

Effect of Spatial Variation of a Wave Field on the Resulting Ripple Characteristics and Comparison to Present Ripple Predictors

Blake J. Landry, Yovanni A. Catan˜o-Lopera, Matthew J. Hancock, Chiang C. Mei, Marcelo H. Garci´a

OMAE 2009; 353-359doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/OMAE2009-79509

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Topics: Waves , Sediments , Computation , Reflection , Sands , Standing waves

Investigation on Natural Modes of Floating Structures Considering Design Strength

B. W. Kim, H. G. Sung, S. Y. Hong

OMAE 2009; 361-368doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/OMAE2009-79556

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Topics: Design , Floating structures , Stiffness , Computer simulation , Eigenvalues , Floating bodies , Mode shapes , Shapes , Storage

Numerical Simulation of Surface Waves Generated by a Subaerial Landslide at Lituya Bay, Alaska

Debashis Basu, Steve Green, Kaushik Das, Ron Janetzke, John Stamatakos

OMAE 2009; 369-382doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/OMAE2009-79595

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Topics: Computer simulation , Landslides , Surface waves (Fluid) , Waves , Simulation , Engineering simulation , Shorelines , Turbulence , Deformation , Density

Statistical Investigation of the Nonlinear Behavior of Structures Operating Offshore

Juergen Reimers, Katrin Ellermann

OMAE 2009; 383-391doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/OMAE2009-79604

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Topics: Ocean engineering , Seas , Waves , Ships , Accidents , Damage , Damping , Dynamic systems , Fluid structure interaction , Oceans

Wave-Vessel Interactions in Beam Seas

Eirini Spentza, Chris Swan

OMAE 2009; 393-403doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/OMAE2009-79605

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Topics: Seas , Vessels , Waves , Shells , Tankers

An Experimental Investigation of Wave Impacts on the Deck of a Gravity Based Structure

Jannicke Roos, Chris Swan, Sverre Haver, Ove T. Gudmestad

OMAE 2009; 405-414doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/OMAE2009-79613

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Topics: Gravity (Force) , Waves , Stress , Water , Caissons , Design , Gages , Offshore structures , Probability , Seabed

Asymmetry in Directional Spreading Function of Sea Waves Due to Refraction

Changhoon Lee, Jae-Sang Jung, Merrick C. Haller

OMAE 2009; 415-423doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/OMAE2009-79632

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Topics: Ocean waves , Refraction , Waves , Ocean engineering , Spectra (Spectroscopy) , Time series

Hydraulic Characteristics of Artificial Reefs Using the Oyster Shell

ByungKyu Sohn, Jeong-Woo Lee, Seung-Hwan Won

OMAE 2009; 425-434doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/OMAE2009-79656

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Topics: Shells , Stability , Water , Construction , Flumes , Particulate matter , Pressure , Waves

Experimental Assessment of Hydrodynamic Coefficients of Disks Oscillating Near a Free Surface

Hemlata Wadhwa, Krish P. Thiagarajan

OMAE 2009; 435-441doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/OMAE2009-79671

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Topics: Disks , Ocean engineering , Damping , Displacement , Algorithms , Fast Fourier transforms , Hydrodynamics , Oscillations , Shapes , Stress

Assessment of Fatigue Damage of Floating Fish Cages Due to Wave Induced Response

Paul E. Thomassen, Bernt J. Leira

OMAE 2009; 443-452doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/OMAE2009-79674

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Topics: Fatigue damage , Time-domain analysis , Waves , Drag (Fluid dynamics) , Fatigue design , Steel , Stress , Structural analysis , Cylinders , Design

Study on the Two Patters of Vertical Velocity Profile of Tidal Current and Their Law in Estuary and Coastal Waters

Zhihui Ni, Zhiyao Song

OMAE 2009; 453-460doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/OMAE2009-79685

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Topics: Shorelines , Tides , Water , Flow (Dynamics) , Fractals , Dimensions , Seas , Wind , Computer simulation , Engineering systems and industry applications

Predictions of Ecological Effects of Artificial Upwelling in Semi-Enclosed Bay and Enclosed Lake

Toru Sato, Kentaro Mizumukai, Chun-ju Lin, Shigeru Tabeta, Daisuke Kitazawa

OMAE 2009; 461-467doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/OMAE2009-79687

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Topics: Lakes , Water , Oxygen , Computer simulation , Dams , Density , Seas , Temperature , Tides , Water pollution

On the Hydrodynamic of an Impinging Swirling Jet: Effect of the Impingement Distance and the Swirl Number

Mario Felli

OMAE 2009; 469-476doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/OMAE2009-79728

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Topics: Swirling flow , Cavitation , Deformation , Pressure measurement

Numerical Prediction of Thruster-Thruster Interaction

R. Bosland, J. M. Dijk, R. H. M. Huijsmans

OMAE 2009; 477-486doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/OMAE2009-79744

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Topics: Control algorithms , Flow (Dynamics) , Ocean engineering , Propellers , Slipstream , Turbulence , Vessels , Viscosity , Vortices , Wakes

On the Transient and Progressive Flooding Stages of Damaged RO-RO Vessels

Chadi Khaddaj-Mallat, Jean-Marc Rousset, Pierre Ferrant

OMAE 2009; 487-494doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/OMAE2009-79750

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Topics: Floods , Transients (Dynamics) , Vessels , Damage , Ships , Stability , Water , Framing (Construction) , Marine accidents , Physics

A Modified Linear Lagrangian Model for Irregular Long-Crested Waves

Se´bastien Fouques, Carl Trygve Stansberg

OMAE 2009; 495-502doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/OMAE2009-79752

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Topics: Waves , Fluids , Particulate matter , Design , Linear wave theory , Offshore structures , Seas , Ships

Thruster Interactions on Autonomous Underwater Vehicles

Alistair R. Palmer, Grant E. Hearn, Peter Stevenson

OMAE 2009; 503-511doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/OMAE2009-79785

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Topics: Modeling , Simulation , Underwater vehicles

Measurement and Modeling of the Motions of a High-Speed Catamaran in Waves

T. C. Fu, A. M. Fullerton, E. Terrill, W. Faller, G. Lada, D. Hess, L. Minnick

OMAE 2009; 513-522doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/OMAE2009-79810

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Topics: Modeling , Waves , Ships , Seas , Water , Computational fluid dynamics , Simulation , Surface roughness , Aluminum , Fibers

The Improvement of k-ε Model in the Turbulent Wave Boundary Layer

Yuliang Zhu, Jing Ma, Peipei Dong

OMAE 2009; 523-529doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/OMAE2009-79815

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Topics: Boundary layers , Turbulence , Waves , Eddies (Fluid dynamics) , Viscosity , Boundary layer turbulence , Boundary-value problems , Computer simulation , Diffusion (Physics) , Flow (Dynamics)

Cooperative Control of a Team of AUVs Using Smoothed Particle Hydrodynamics With Restricted Communication

Stephen Huhn, Kamran Mohseni

OMAE 2009; 531-538doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/OMAE2009-79869

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Topics: Hydrodynamics , Particulate matter , Teams , Dynamics (Mechanics) , Engineering simulation , Fluids , Interpolation , Modeling , Simulation , Vehicles

Study on Snap Tension in Mooring Lines of Deepwater Platform

Su-xia Zhang, You-gang Tang, Hai-xiao Liu

OMAE 2009; 539-547doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/OMAE2009-79881

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Topics: Mooring , Tension , Damping , Excitation , Floating bodies , Displacement , Dynamic response , Dynamics (Mechanics) , Equations of motion , Spar platforms

Observations of the Boundary Layer Characteristics at the Yangtze Estuary

Jialing Hao, Jinhai Zheng, Wei Zhang

OMAE 2009; 549-553doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/OMAE2009-79897

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Topics: Boundary layers , Tides , Flow (Dynamics) , Water , Friction , Shorelines , Surface roughness , Cycles , Drag (Fluid dynamics) , Floods

Three-Dimensional Numerical Model of Wind-Driven Current in a Lake Based on POM Model

Jialing Hao, Xiaoxin Jiang, Juan Yang

OMAE 2009; 555-560doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/OMAE2009-79898

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Topics: Computer simulation , Lakes , Wind , Flow (Dynamics) , Flumes , Modeling , Oceans , Public transportation , Sediments , Simulation

Time Domain Simulation of the Maneuvering of a Vessel in a Seaway

Elin Marita Hermundstad, Jan R. Hoff

OMAE 2009; 561-570doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/OMAE2009-79946

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Topics: Simulation , Vessels , Ships , Underwater vehicles , Waves , Hull , Simulation models , Transfer functions

Use of Cryogenic Buoyancy Systems for Controlled Removal of Heavy Objects From the Seabed

Rachel F. Nicholls-Lee, Stephen R. Turnock, Mingyi Tan, Paul C. McDonald, R. Ajit Shenoi

OMAE 2009; 571-580doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/OMAE2009-79958

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Topics: Buoyancy , Seabed , Design , Computer simulation , Displacement , Marine salvage , Nuclear decommissioning , Process control systems , Seas , Simulation

Numerical Investigation of the Flow Through and Around a Net Cage

Kyujin Shim, Pascal Klebert, Arne Fredheim

OMAE 2009; 581-587doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/OMAE2009-79960

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Topics: Computational fluid dynamics , Drag (Fluid dynamics) , Flow (Dynamics) , Cylinders , Engineering simulation , Simulation , Circular cylinders , Computer software , Design , Geometry

Hydrodynamic Characteristics of the Surface-Piercing Propeller for the Planing Craft

Hassan Ghassemi, Roya Shademani, Abdollah Ardeshir

OMAE 2009; 589-595doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/OMAE2009-79963

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Topics: Propellers , Boundary element methods , Numerical analysis , Architects , Design , Drag (Fluid dynamics) , Hull , Marine vehicles , Propulsion systems , Safety

Higher Order Boundary Element Method Applied to the Hydrofoil Beneath the Free Surface

Hassan Ghassemi, Ahmad Reza Kohansal, Abdollah Ardeshir

OMAE 2009; 597-602doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/OMAE2009-79965

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Topics: Boundary element methods , Drag (Fluid dynamics) , Hydrofoil , Pressure , Waves

Flow Field Analysis Around the Ship Fin Stabilizer Including Free Surface

Fatemah Hoseini Dadmarzi, Hassan Ghassemi, Parviz Ghadimi, Babak Ommani

OMAE 2009; 603-608doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/OMAE2009-79970

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Topics: Computational fluid dynamics , Flow (Dynamics) , Ships , Hull , Pressure , Reynolds-averaged Navier–Stokes equations , Simulation , Waves

Distribution of Wave Impact Forces From Breaking and Non-Breaking Waves

Anne M. Fullerton, Thomas C. Fu, Edward S. Ammeen

OMAE 2009; 609-617doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/OMAE2009-79978

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Topics: Waves , Acoustics , Gages , Stress , Boundary-value problems , Dynamic response , Pressure gages , Sensors , Shapes , Shorelines

Discrete and Analytic Model Predictive Control for Path Following of Underactuated Ships

Xiaofei Wang, Zaojian Zou, Tieshan Li, Weilin Luo

OMAE 2009; 619-628doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/OMAE2009-79997

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Topics: Predictive control , Ships , Algorithms , Control equipment , Design , Errors , Feedback , Underwater vehicles , Closed loop systems , Computer simulation

Measurements in Circular Wave Tank With Active Generators

Joao Alcino de Andrade Martins

OMAE 2009; 629-637doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/OMAE2009-80013

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Topics: Generators , Waves , Diffraction , Force measurement , Ocean engineering , Reliability , Testing

Dynamic Control of Biologically Inspired Pulsatile Jet Propulsion Thrusters

Michael Krieg, Kamran Mohseni

OMAE 2009; 639-645doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/OMAE2009-80019

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Topics: Jet propulsion , Actuators , Dynamics (Mechanics) , Frequency response , Simulation , Thrust , Transfer functions , Vehicles , Control algorithms , Damping

Numerical Experiments of Acoustic Path Travel Time Variations Due to Combined Surface Wave Effects

James K. Lewis

OMAE 2009; 647-656doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/OMAE2009-80026

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Topics: Acoustics , Surface waves (Fluid) , Waves , Doppler effect , Currents , Seas , Engineering simulation , Simulation , Wind waves

Effects of Fluid Motions in Liquid Tanks on Vessel Motions Using a Simple Panel Method

Yusong Cao, Fuwei Zhang

OMAE 2009; 657-666doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/OMAE2009-80071

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Topics: Fluids , Vessels , Stiffness

Passive Acoustic Monitoring of Surface Vessel Activity

Eva-Marie Nosal, Miloslav Nosal

OMAE 2009; 667-671doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/OMAE2009-80074

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Topics: Acoustics , Vessels , Seabed

Transformation of Mono- and Multi-Chromatic Water Waves Propagating From a Quasi-Deepwater to a Shallow Water Region

M. Hasanat Zaman, Emile Baddour

OMAE 2009; 673-681doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/OMAE2009-80104

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Topics: Computer simulation , Seas , Water , Water waves , Waves , Shorelines , Algorithms , Computation , Finite difference methods

The Influence of Waves on Oil Spill Behavior

Jung L. Lee, D. Y. Lee, I. H. Kim

OMAE 2009; 683-688doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/OMAE2009-80105

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Topics: Waves , Wind waves , Graphical user interfaces , Seas , Wavelength

Motion Prediction of the Ship With Sloshing Tanks

Kang Zou, Quan-ming Miao, Ren-qing Zhu

OMAE 2009; 689-694doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/OMAE2009-80118

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Topics: Ships , Sloshing , Computational fluid dynamics , Computer software , Flow (Dynamics) , Waves

Numerical Study of the Motions in Shallow Water Waves of Floating Bodies Elastically Linked to Bottom

Marcio Michiharu Tsukamoto, Liang-Yee Cheng, Kazuo Nishimoto

OMAE 2009; 695-701doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/OMAE2009-80126

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Topics: Floating bodies , Particulate matter , Water waves

On the Application of Selected Wave Group Spectra for the Experimental Investigation of Low Frequency Motions of a Moored Structure

Janou Hennig, Antonio Carlos Fernandes, Hans Cozijn, Marcio Maia Domingues, Jr.

OMAE 2009; 703-714doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/OMAE2009-80127

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Topics: Mooring , Spectra (Spectroscopy) , Waves , Wave energy , Engineering simulation , Seas , Simulation , Tankers , Wave frequency , Wave packets

Hydrodynamic Properties of a Suction Can Oscillating Near the Free Surface

C. Plummer, G. Macfarlane, Y. Drobyshevski

OMAE 2009; 715-723doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/OMAE2009-80140

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Topics: Suction , Damping , Ocean engineering , Seabed , Vessels , Water , Flow (Dynamics) , Lift (Fluid dynamics) , Seas , Stress

Underwater Target Recognition Using Time-Frequency Analysis and Elliptical Fuzzy Clustering Classifications

Hui Ou, John S. Allen, III, Vassilis L. Syrmos

OMAE 2009; 725-733doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/OMAE2009-80211

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Topics: Acoustics , Algorithms , Echoes , Fluids , Fuzzy clustering , Noise (Sound) , Robustness , Seabed , Shapes , Signal to noise ratio

Drift Forces on a Floating Body of Simple Geometry Due to Second Order Interactions Between Pairs of Harmonics With Different Frequencies

Joa˜o Pessoa, Nuno Fonseca, C. Guedes Soares

OMAE 2009; 735-743doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/OMAE2009-80225

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Topics: Floating bodies , Geometry , Boundary element methods , Cylinders , Surges , Wave frequency , Waves

Simulation of Water Wave Transformation Using Higher Order Mild-Slope Equation

Tai-Wen Hsu, Ta-Yuan Lin, Kuan-Yu Hsiao, Shiao-Yin Chen

OMAE 2009; 745-750doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/OMAE2009-80227

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Topics: Boundary-value problems , Galerkin method , Radiation (Physics) , Simulation , Water waves , Wave propagation , Waves

Comparative Study of Wave Load Effects for Two Wave Energy Converter Concepts

Reza Taghipour, Arswendy Arswendy, Torgeir Moan

OMAE 2009; 751-760doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/OMAE2009-80243

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Topics: Stress , Wave energy converters , Waves , Buoys , Semi-submersible offshore structures , Design , Hydraulic equipment , Transfer functions

Low Steeping Waves Simulation in a Vertical Excited Container Using σ Transformation

M. Eswaran, U. K. Saha

OMAE 2009; 761-770doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/OMAE2009-80248

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Topics: Containers , Simulation , Sloshing , Waves , Fluids , Displacement , Excitation , Finite difference methods , Flow (Dynamics) , Gravity (Force)

Ocean Renewable Energy

Assessing the Role of Environmental and Regulatory Issues on Offshore Renewable Energy Projects in the United States

William H. Daughdrill

OMAE 2009; 771-777doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/OMAE2009-79097

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Topics: Ocean engineering , Renewable energy , Electrochemical impedance spectroscopy , Ocean thermal energy conversion , Design , Governments , Minerals , Tides , Transparency , Uncertainty

An Investigation Into the Non-Linear Effects Resulting From Air Cushions in the Orecon Oscillating Water Column (OWC) Device

Jim L. Lye, David T. Brown, Fraser Johnson

OMAE 2009; 779-789doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/OMAE2009-79115

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Topics: Water , Buoys , Waves , Mooring , Stiffness , Tension , Crane barges , Design , Electric power generation , Gravity (Force)

Offshore Wind Turbine and Substructure Modelling for a Float Over Installation Design

Jean-Marc Cholley, M. Cahay

OMAE 2009; 791-798doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/OMAE2009-79118

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Topics: Design , Modeling , Offshore wind turbines , Vessels , Wind turbines , Ocean engineering , Concretes , Crane barges , Dimensions , Risk

Tracking a Wave Power Buoy Using a Network Camera: System Analysis and First Results

Simon Tyrberg, Halvar Gravrakmo, Mats Leijon

OMAE 2009; 799-807doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/OMAE2009-79121

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Topics: Buoys , Systems analysis , Wave energy , Dimensions , Generators , Rotation , Shorelines , Waves

Wave Power Statistics for Sea States

Dag Myrhaug, Bernt J. Leira, Ha˚vard Holm

OMAE 2009; 809-816doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/OMAE2009-79132

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Topics: Seas , Significant wave heights , Statistics , Wave energy

Numerical Modeling and Ocean Testing of a Direct-Drive Wave Energy Device Utilizing a Permanent Magnet Linear Generator for Power Take-Off

David Elwood, Al Schacher, Ken Rhinefrank, Joe Prudell, Solomon Yim, Ean Amon, Ted Brekken, Annette von Jouanne

OMAE 2009; 817-824doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/OMAE2009-79146

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Topics: Computer simulation , Generators , Oceans , Permanent magnets , Testing , Wave energy , Modeling , Design , Energy conversion , Engineering prototypes

Maintenance Planning of Offshore Wind Turbine Using Condition Monitoring Information

Jose´ G. Rangel-Rami´rez, John D. So̸rensen

OMAE 2009; 825-832doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/OMAE2009-79159

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Topics: Condition monitoring , Maintenance , Offshore wind turbines , Inspection , Fatigue , Steel , Turbulence , Wind , Corrosion , Cycles

Extreme Load Predictions for Floating Offshore Wind Turbines

Jo̸rgen Juncher Jensen

OMAE 2009; 833-838doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/OMAE2009-79160

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Topics: Offshore wind turbines , Stress , Waves , Wind , Engineering simulation , Reliability , Simulation , Tension

Determining the Service Life of a Steel Wire Under a Working Load in the Wave Energy Converter (WEC)

A. Savin, O. Svensson, E. Stro¨mstedt, C. Bostro¨m, Mats Leijon

OMAE 2009; 839-844doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/OMAE2009-79164

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Topics: Service life (Equipment) , Steel , Stress , Wave energy converters , Wire , Buoys , Metals , Ocean engineering , Ocean waves , Ropes

WindFloat: A Floating Foundation for Offshore Wind Turbines—Part I: Design Basis and Qualification Process

Dominique Roddier, Christian Cermelli, Alla Weinstein

OMAE 2009; 845-853doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/OMAE2009-79229

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Topics: Design , Ocean engineering , Offshore wind turbines , Wind , Wind turbines , Hull , Turbines , Water , Accounting , Ocean energy

Development of Invertebrate Assemblages and Fish on Offshore Wave Power

Olivia Langhamer, Dan Wilhelmsson, Jens Engstro¨m

OMAE 2009; 855-859doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/OMAE2009-79239

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Topics: Ocean engineering , Wave energy , Buoys , Seabed , Absorption , Biofouling , Concretes , Generators , Shorelines

A Design Study of Marine Current Turbine-Generator Combinations

Staffan Lundin, Ma˚rten Grabbe, Katarina Yuen, Mats Leijon

OMAE 2009; 861-867doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/OMAE2009-79350

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Topics: Design , Turbogenerators , Generators , Turbines , Power stations , Currents , Flow (Dynamics) , Rivers , Tides , Blades

A Joint Numerical and Experimental Study of a Surging Point Absorbing Wave Energy Converter (WRASPA)

Majid A. Bhinder, Clive G. Mingham, Derek M. Causon, Mohammad T. Rahmati, George A. Aggidis, Robert V. Chaplin

OMAE 2009; 869-875doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/OMAE2009-79392

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Topics: Wave energy converters , Waves , Climate , Engineering simulation , Flow (Dynamics) , Simulation , Absorption , Computational fluid dynamics , Computer simulation , Energy dissipation

Influence of a Varying Vertical Velocity Profile on Turbine Efficiency for a Vertical Axis Marine Current Turbine

Anders Goude, Emilia Lalander, Mats Leijon

OMAE 2009; 877-884doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/OMAE2009-79406

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Topics: Turbines , Friction , Industrial research , Renewable energy sources , Rivers , Seabed , Shapes , Shear (Mechanics) , Tides , Water currents

Optimum Power Capture of a New Wave Energy Converter in Irregular Waves

George A. Aggidis, Mohammad T. Rahmati, Robert V. Chaplin, Andrew P. McCabe, Majid A. Bhinder, Clive G. Mingham, Derek M. Causon

OMAE 2009; 885-890doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/OMAE2009-79421

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Topics: Wave energy converters , Waves , Control systems , Seas , Shapes

Design Synthesis of a Wave Energy Converter

S. J. Beatty, Clayton Hiles, Ryan S. Nicoll, James E. Adamson, Bradley J. Buckham

OMAE 2009; 891-900doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/OMAE2009-79450

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Topics: Design , Wave energy converters , Seas , Dynamics (Mechanics) , Nonlinear dynamics , Control equipment , Control systems , Dynamic systems , Frequency response , Hull

Development of a Hydrodynamic Optimization Tool for Stall-Regulated Hydrokinetic Turbine Rotors

Danny Sale, Jason Jonkman, Walt Musial

OMAE 2009; 901-906doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/OMAE2009-79513

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Topics: Hydraulic turbines , Optimization , Rotors , Design , Blades , Cavitation , Chords (Trusses) , Genetic algorithms , Graphical user interfaces , Hydrofoil

A Numerical Investigation of a Wave Energy Harness Device-Water Interaction System Subject to the Wave Maker Excitation in a Towing Tank

Jing Tang Xing, Ye Ping Xiong, Ming Yi Tan, Huai Yu An

OMAE 2009; 907-916doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/OMAE2009-79603

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Topics: Excitation , Model basin , Water , Wave energy , Waves , Fluid structure interaction , Computer simulation , Resonance , Springs , Boundary-value problems

Transfer of Boussinesq Waves to a Navier-Stokes Solver: Application to Wave Loads on an Offshore Wind Turbine Foundation

Erik Damgaard Christensen, Henrik Bredmose, Erik Asp Hansen

OMAE 2009; 917-926doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/OMAE2009-79629

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Topics: Offshore wind turbines , Stress , Waves , Computational fluid dynamics , Sands , Water

A Review of Hydrodynamic Effects on Bottom-Fixed Offshore Wind Turbines

Karl O. Merz, Geir Moe, Ove T. Gudmestad

OMAE 2009; 927-941doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/OMAE2009-79630

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Topics: Offshore wind turbines , Damping , Drag (Fluid dynamics) , Morison equation , Stress , Vibration , Errors , Flow (Dynamics) , Hydrodynamics , Impulse (Physics)

Numerical Modeling and Evaluation of Wave Energy Converters

Heather Peng, Wei Qiu, Don Spencer

OMAE 2009; 943-949doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/OMAE2009-79667

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Topics: Computer simulation , Wave energy converters , Absorption , Damping , Energy generation , Waves , Computation , Dampers , Wave energy , Wave frequency

Experimental Validation for Motion of a SPAR-Type Floating Offshore Wind Turbine Using 1/22.5 Scale Model

Tomoaki Utsunomiya, Tomoki Sato, Hidekazu Matsukuma, Kiyokazu Yago

OMAE 2009; 951-959doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/OMAE2009-79695

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Topics: Offshore wind turbines , Waves , Engineering prototypes , Wind , Chain , Computer simulation , Currents , Design , Magnetic resonance imaging , Mooring

Numerical Simulation of Wake Effects in the Lee of a Farm of Wave Energy Converters

Charlotte Beels, Peter Troch, Julien De Rouck, Tom Versluys, Griet De Backer

OMAE 2009; 961-971doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/OMAE2009-79714

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Topics: Computer simulation , Wakes , Wave energy converters , Waves , Wave energy , Absorption , Seas , Hydraulic turbines , Renewable energy , Water

Numerical Investigation of 2-D Optimal Profile of Backward-Bent Duct Type Wave Energy Converter

Masami Suzuki, Toshiari Kuboki, Shuichi Nagata, Toshiaki Setoguchi

OMAE 2009; 973-982doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/OMAE2009-79719

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Topics: Buoys , Ducts , Eigenfunctions , Turbines , Water , Wave energy converters

Dynamic Response Characteristics of a Floating Wind Turbine Tower at Low Response Frequency

Lars Johanning

OMAE 2009; 983-992doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/OMAE2009-79768

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Topics: Damping , Dynamic response , Floating wind turbines , Cylinders , Stress , Waves , Buoys , Circular cylinders , Hydrodynamics , Performance

Offshore Hydrokinetic Energy Conversion for Onshore Power Generation

Jack A. Jones, Yi Chao

OMAE 2009; 993-1002doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/OMAE2009-79770

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Topics: Energy generation , Hydropower , Ocean engineering , Pumps , Energy transformation , Tides , Turbines , Oceans , Turbine blades , Corrosion

Key Materials and Systems for the Use of Renewable Energy in the Form of Methane

Koji Hashimoto, Zenta Kato, Naokazu Kumagai, Koichi Izumiya

OMAE 2009; 1003-1011doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/OMAE2009-79776

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Topics: Methane , Renewable energy , Carbon dioxide , Electrolysis , Hydrogen , Seawater , Recycling , Anodes , Catalysts , Coal reserves

Experimental Investigation of the Validity of Linear Theory to Assess the Behaviour of a Heaving Point Absorber at the Belgian Continental Shelf

Griet De Backer, Marc Vantorre, Kim De Beule, Charlotte Beels, Julien De Rouck

OMAE 2009; 1013-1020doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/OMAE2009-79781

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Topics: Absorption , Buoys , Climate , Computer simulation , Hydrostatics , Modeling , Ocean energy , Resonance , Viscosity , Waves

Measurement of the Effect of Power Absorption in the Lee of a Wave Energy Converter

Ian G. C. Ashton, Lars Johanning, Brian Linfoot

OMAE 2009; 1021-1030doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/OMAE2009-79793

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Topics: Absorption , Wave energy , Wave energy converters , Waves , Climate , Damping , Emission spectroscopy , Ocean waves , Radiation (Physics) , Shorelines

Experimental Study on Water Flow Characteristics of Conical Floating Structure

Hiromichi Tanaka, Akinori Sumita, Atsushi Suzuki, Yasuhiro Manabe

OMAE 2009; 1031-1036doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/OMAE2009-79817

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Topics: Floating structures , Flow (Dynamics) , Water , Waves , Ducts , Floating bodies , Machinery

EquiMar: The Development of Protocols for the Equitable Evaluation of Marine Energy Systems

George H. Smith, Claudio Bittencourt, David Ingram

OMAE 2009; 1037-1044doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/OMAE2009-79867

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Topics: Ocean energy , Tides , Waves , Catalysts , Cycles , Design , Economic analysis , Engineering fundamentals , Engineering standards , Engineers

On the Numerical Modelling of the Non Linear Behaviour of a Wave Energy Converter

Aure´lien Babarit, Hakim Mouslim, Alain Cle´ment, Pauline Laporte-Weywada

OMAE 2009; 1045-1053doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/OMAE2009-79909

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Topics: Modeling , Wave energy converters , Computer simulation , Waves , Computation , Computational fluid dynamics , Potential theory (Physics) , Wave energy , Design , Diffraction

The Development of an International WEC Test Centre in the South West of England

George H. Smith, Deborah Greaves, Nick Harrington, Colin Cornish, Jean Taylor

OMAE 2009; 1055-1063doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/OMAE2009-79920

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Topics: Catalysts , Collaboration , Engineering prototypes , Modeling , Ocean energy , Renewable energy , Shorelines , Supply chains , Wave energy , Waves

Development and In-Sea Performance Testing of a Single Point Mooring Supported Contra-Rotating Tidal Turbine

Joe Clarke, Andrew Grant, Gary Connor, Cameron Johnstone

OMAE 2009; 1065-1073doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/OMAE2009-79995

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Topics: Mooring , Seas , Testing performance , Tidal turbines , Turbines , Rotors , Energy / power systems , Engineering prototypes , Flumes , Generators

The Influence of Foundation Modeling Assumptions on Long-Term Load Prediction for Offshore Wind Turbines

Erica Bush, Lance Manuel

OMAE 2009; 1075-1083doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/OMAE2009-80050

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Topics: Modeling , Offshore wind turbines , Stress , Wind velocity , Simulation , Springs , Statistics , Turbines , Water , Dynamics (Mechanics)

Experimental Study of a Radial Turbine Using Floating Nozzle for Wave Energy Conversion

Toshio Konno, Yoshihiro Nagata, Manabu Takao, Toshiaki Setoguchi

OMAE 2009; 1085-1091doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/OMAE2009-80076

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Topics: Nozzles , Turbines , Wave energy , Air flow , Guide vanes , Flow (Dynamics) , Radial flow , Blades , Cylinders , Pistons

Experimental Study of a Straight-Bladed Vertical Axis Wind Turbine With a Directed Guide Vane Row

Manabu Takao, Hiroyuki Takita, Yohei Saito, Takao Maeda, Yasunari Kamada, Kazuhiko Toshimitsu

OMAE 2009; 1093-1099doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/OMAE2009-80081

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Topics: Guide vanes , Vertical axis wind turbines , Geometry , Blades , Wind tunnels , Chords (Trusses) , Plates (structures) , Rotors , Torque , Turbines

Hydroelastic Response of Wind or Tidal Turbines

Yin L. Young, Michael R. Motley, Ronald W. Yeung

OMAE 2009; 1101-1107doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/OMAE2009-80087

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Topics: Tidal turbines , Wind , Blades , Boundary element methods , Design , Turbines , Algorithms , Boundary layers , Cavitation , Corrosion resistant materials

A Buoy-Based WEC Device to Provide Low Power to Sensors

Edward P. Davis, R. Cengiz Ertekin, H. Ronald Riggs

OMAE 2009; 1109-1118doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/OMAE2009-80091

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Topics: Buoys , Sensors , Acoustics , Batteries , Design , Energy generation , Oceans , Battery life , Computer software , Electronics

A New Improved Ocean Thermal Energy Conversion System With Suitable Floating Vessel Design

Nagan Srinivasan

OMAE 2009; 1119-1129doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/OMAE2009-80092

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Topics: Design , Ocean thermal energy conversion , Vessels , Oceans , Water , Energy resources , Engineers , Fluids , Heat exchangers , Ocean engineering

Impulsive Loads on Interconnected Floating Bodies

Luca Martinelli, Piero Ruol, Barbara Zanuttigh

OMAE 2009; 1131-1138doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/OMAE2009-80094

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Topics: Floating bodies , Stress , Mooring , Calibration , Chain , Computer simulation , Impulse (Physics) , Scaling laws (Mathematical physics) , Tie rods , Wave energy converters

Structural Health Monitoring System for “Uldolmok” Tidal Current Power Pilot Plant and Its Applications

Jin-Hak Yi, Kwang-Soo Lee, Jin-Soon Park, Woo-Sun Park

OMAE 2009; 1139-1144doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/OMAE2009-80101

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Topics: Structural health monitoring , Tides , Sensors , Construction , Rocks , Safety , Seabed , Seas , Structural elements (Construction) , Bridges (Structures)

Effect of Floaters’ Geometry on the Performance Characteristics of Tightly Moored Wave Energy Converters

Spyros A. Mavrakos, Georgios M. Katsaounis, Michalis S. Apostolidis

OMAE 2009; 1145-1152doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/OMAE2009-80133

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Topics: Geometry , Mooring , Performance characterization , Wave energy converters , Absorption , Diffraction , Displacement , Excitation , Hydraulic drive systems , Hydrodynamics

Developing Inspection Methodologies for Offshore Wind Turbine Facilities

Robert E. Sheppard, Frank J. Puskar

OMAE 2009; 1153-1160doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/OMAE2009-80147

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Topics: Inspection , Offshore wind turbines , Ocean engineering , Water , Drilling , Electric power generation , Gulf of Mexico , Minerals , Risk-based inspection , Wind turbines

Modeling Nonlinear Irregular Waves in Reliability Studies for Offshore Wind Turbines

P. Agarwal, L. Manuel

OMAE 2009; 1161-1168doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/OMAE2009-80149

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Topics: Modeling , Offshore wind turbines , Reliability , Waves , Stress , Turbines , Water , Wind , Nonlinear waves , Simulation

Where We Are Now: The U.S. Federal Regulatory Framework for Alternative Energy on the OCS

Erin C. Trager

OMAE 2009; 1169-1179doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/OMAE2009-80154

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Topics: Renewable energy , Regulations , Ocean engineering , Data collection , Shorelines , Water , Army , Atlantic Ocean , Aviation , Clearances (Engineering)

Preliminary Investigation of Power Output of Two Typical Two-Turbine Tidal Current Systems

Ye Li, Sander M. Calisal

OMAE 2009; 1181-1187doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/OMAE2009-80185

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Topics: Tides , Turbines

Design of a Mooring System With Synthetic Ropes for the FLOW Wave Energy Converter

Nuno Fonseca, Ricardo Pascoal, Tiago Morais, Renato Dias

OMAE 2009; 1189-1198doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/OMAE2009-80223

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Topics: Design , Flow (Dynamics) , Mooring , Ropes , Wave energy converters , Stress , Boundary element methods , Cable dynamics , Chain , Degrees of freedom

An Integrated Risk Framework for Large Scale Deployments of Renewable Energy

Bonnie Ram

OMAE 2009; 1199-1204doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/OMAE2009-80228

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Topics: Renewable energy , Risk , Decision making , Risk assessment , Shorelines , Collisions (Physics) , Data collection , Energy policy , Governments , Lakes

Ocean Energy in the United States: An Overview

Mirko Previsic

OMAE 2009; 1205-1208doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/OMAE2009-80236

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Topics: Energy generation , Ocean energy , Renewable energy , Renewable energy sources

Joint Assessment of Offshore Wind and Wave Energy Resources for the Portuguese Pilot Zone

M. Teresa Pontes, Paulo Costa, Miguel Bruck, Anabela Carvalho

OMAE 2009; 1209-1216doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/OMAE2009-80244

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Topics: Ocean engineering , Wave energy , Wind , Wind waves

Hydrodynamics of Multiple Floating Point-Absorber Wave Energy Systems With Inter-Body and Bottom Slack-Mooring Connections

Pedro C. Vicente, Anto´nio F. de O. Falca˜o, Lui´s M. C. Gato, Paulo A. P. Justino

OMAE 2009; 1217-1227doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/OMAE2009-80245

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Topics: Hydrodynamics , Mooring , Wave energy , Buoys , Waves , Computer simulation , Ocean engineering , Absorption , Dampers , Frequency-domain analysis

Hydrodynamic and Experimental Analysis on a Novel Hybrid Offshore Renewable Structure

Kurt Delpeche

OMAE 2009; 1229-1237doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/OMAE2009-80249

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Topics: Experimental analysis , Ocean engineering , Renewable energy , Semi-submersible offshore structures , Waves , Carbon , Design , Emissions , Floating structures , Mooring

Ocean Space Utilization

Creating Multi-Sectoral Ocean Industry Leadership in Marine Spatial Management

Paul F. Holthus

OMAE 2009; 1239-1245doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/OMAE2009-79044

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Topics: Leadership , Oceans , Non-governmental organizations , Carbon capture and storage , Collaboration , Governments , Momentum , Ocean energy , Ocean engineering , Regulations

Experimental Investigation and Numerical Modeling of Hydrodynamic Characteristics of a Heaving Sea Cage

Sho Ito, Tomoyuki Tsunoda, Hiroshi Itakura, Weiguang Bao, Daisuke Kitazawa, Takeshi Kinoshita

OMAE 2009; 1247-1252doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/OMAE2009-79085

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Topics: Computer simulation , Seas , Waves , Ocean engineering , Deformation , Oscillations , Drag (Fluid dynamics) , Shorelines , Wave amplitude , Boundary-value problems

Calculation of Wave Forces Acting on a Cylinder With a Porous Plate Fixed Inside

Weiguang Bao, Fenfang Zhao, Takeshi Kinoshita

OMAE 2009; 1253-1260doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/OMAE2009-79088

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Topics: Cylinders , Wave forces , Waves , Boundary-value problems , Damping , Eigenfunctions , Breakwaters , Circular cylinders , Dispersion relations , Eigenvalues

Theoretical and Experimental Study on a Porous Cylinder Floating in Waves

Fenfang Zhao, Takeshi Kinoshita, Weiguang Bao, Hiroshi Itakura

OMAE 2009; 1261-1268doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/OMAE2009-79089

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Topics: Cylinders , Waves , Porous materials , Breakwaters , Circular cylinders , Porosity , Sloshing , Water waves

A Convergence Study on Mixed Mode Function: Boundary Element Method for Aircraft-VLFS-Water Interaction Systems Subject to Aircraft Landing Impacts

J. Z. Jin, J. T. Xing

OMAE 2009; 1269-1279doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/OMAE2009-79090

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Topics: Aircraft , Boundary element methods , Water , Fluids , Approximation , Dampers , Gears , Numerical stability , Springs , Surface waves (Fluid)

On the Resonance-Motion-Free SWATH (RMFS) as an Oceangoing Large Fast Platform

Motoki Yoshida, Hajime Kihara, Hidetsugu Iwashita, Hiroshi Itakura, Weiguang Bao, Takeshi Kinoshita

OMAE 2009; 1281-1289doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/OMAE2009-79103

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Topics: Resonance , Ships , Hull , Springs , Control systems , Fins , Fluid-dynamic forces , Lift (Fluid dynamics) , Model basin , Potential theory (Physics)

Quantitative Environmental Assessment for Deep-Sea Mining: Status and Approaches

Tetsuo Yamazaki

OMAE 2009; 1291-1299doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/OMAE2009-79156

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Topics: Mining , Seas , Minerals , Metals , Sustainability

Flexural Gravity Wave Scattering Due to Variations in Bottom Topography

D. Karmakar, J. Bhattacharjee, T. Sahoo

OMAE 2009; 1301-1310doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/OMAE2009-79191

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Topics: Gravity (Force) , Scattering (Physics) , Approximation , Water , Computation , Deflection , Ice , Reflection , Water waves , Waves

Sailing Performance of a Very Large Mobile Offshore Structure for Wind Power Plant

Yuto Korogi, Takurou Hiramatsu, Ken Takagi

OMAE 2009; 1311-1318doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/OMAE2009-79196

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Topics: Drag (Fluid dynamics) , Hull , Model basin , Navigation , Offshore structures , Stability , Struts (Engineering) , Vortices , Wind , Wind farms

A New Biohydrometallurgical Method for Processing of Deep-Sea Mineral Resources

Yasuhiro Konishi, Norizoh Saitoh, Takashi Ogi

OMAE 2009; 1319-1324doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/OMAE2009-79237

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Topics: Bioleaching , Minerals , Seas

Purification of Sea Pollution by a Bio-Micromachine

Matsunori Nara, Keiji Yoda

OMAE 2009; 1325-1330doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/OMAE2009-79240

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Topics: Pollution , Seas , Metals , Seawater , Climate change , Nitrogen , Water , Contamination , Damage , Inflow

Hydroelastic Motion of Aircushion Type Large Floating Structures With Several Aircushions Using a Three-Dimensional Theory

Tomoki Ikoma, Koichi Masuda, Chang-Kyu Rheem, Hisaaki Maeda, Mayumi Togane

OMAE 2009; 1331-1338doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/OMAE2009-79292

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Topics: Floating structures , Wavelength , Green's function methods , Potential theory (Physics) , Water

Method for In-Situ Determination of Concentration of Components in Hydrothermal Environments

Rei Arai, Natsumi Iwasa, Naoki Nakatani, Tetsuo Yamazaki

OMAE 2009; 1339-1345doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/OMAE2009-79306

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Topics: Mining , Resolution (Optics) , Seabed , Seawater , Spectrophotometry

Study on Drifting Distance and Collision Force of Floating Vessels Run on Apron by Tsunami

Koichi Masuda, Takujiro Miyamoto, Tomoki Ikoma, Mitsuhiro Masuda

OMAE 2009; 1345-1351doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/OMAE2009-79314

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Topics: Collisions (Physics) , Tsunamis , Vessels , Computer simulation , Floating bodies , Floating structures , Particulate matter , Waves

Development of a Fish Behaviour Model in Coastal Sea

Keiichiro Hakuta, Shigeru Tabeta

OMAE 2009; 1353-1358doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/OMAE2009-79334

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Topics: Seas , Shorelines , Density , Modeling , Preferences , Water temperature , Computer simulation , Currents , Engineering simulation , Food products

Global Hydroelastic Analysis of Pontoon-Type VLFS

L. L. Jiao, M. Greco, O. M. Faltinsen

OMAE 2009; 1359-1367doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/OMAE2009-79471

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Topics: Boundary element methods , Composite materials , Waves

Research on Stability of Crawler System for Deep Sea ROV

Tomoya Inoue, Tokihiro Katsui, Hisataka Murakami, Junichiro Tahara

OMAE 2009; 1369-1376doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/OMAE2009-79532

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Topics: Remotely operated vehicles , Seas , Stability , Center of mass , Water , Buoyancy , Cables , Seabed , Tension , Weight (Mass)

Dynamic Analysis of Small Scale Floating Structure by Ship Wave Force

Hiroaki Eto, Shigenori Yuasa, Kohei Wada, Osamu Saijo, Kiyotaka Ohki

OMAE 2009; 1377-1384doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/OMAE2009-79594

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Topics: Dynamic analysis , Floating structures , Ships , Wave forces , Waves , Canals , Displacement , Water , Engineers , Mooring

Non-Linear Wave Loads Acting on Obliquely Slowly Advancing Platform

Yasunori Nihei, Sota Sugimoto, Takashi Tsubogo, Weiguang Bao, Takeshi Kinoshita

OMAE 2009; 1385-1393doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/OMAE2009-79627

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Topics: Eigenfunctions , Nonlinear waves , Ships , Stress , Waves

A Good Practice of Coastal and Ocean Space Utilization for Redevelopment of Fishing Village in Case of South Korea and Japan

Wonjo Jung, Takeo Kondo, Kazukiyo Yamamoto, Hanseok Lee

OMAE 2009; 1395-1402doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/OMAE2009-79628

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Topics: Natural resources , Ocean space utilization , Shorelines

Progressive Drifting of Floating Wind Turbines in a Wind Farm

Hideyuki Suzuki, Masaru Kurimoto, Yu Kitahara, Yukinari Fukumoto

OMAE 2009; 1403-1409doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/OMAE2009-79634

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Topics: Floating wind turbines , Wind farms , Wind turbines , Risk , Design , Mooring , Oceans , Safety , Wind energy

Numerical Simulation of Diffusion of CO₂ Released by Thirty Ships in Mesoscale Deep Ocean

Toru Sato, Taiki Iida, Se-min Jeong, Shinichiro Hirabayashi

OMAE 2009; 1411-1417doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/OMAE2009-79688

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Topics: Carbon dioxide , Computer simulation , Diffusion (Physics) , Oceans , Ships , Carbon capture and storage , Climate change , Optimization , Pipes

Reducing Hydroelastic Response of Interconnected Floating Beams Using Semi-Rigid Connections

Chien Ming Wang, Muhammad Riyansyah, Yoo Sang Choo

OMAE 2009; 1419-1425doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/OMAE2009-79692

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Topics: Boundary element methods , Design , Equations of motion , Euler-Bernoulli beam theory , Finite element methods , Floating structures , Fluids , Stiffness

Research to Realization of Submarine Hotel

Noritaka Hamada, Yutaka Koto, Hiroaki Eto, Osam Saijo

OMAE 2009; 1427-1434doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/OMAE2009-79745

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Topics: Underwater vehicles , Seabed , Construction , Design , Earthquakes , Industrial research , Natural resources , Seas

Analysis of Social Background and Classification by Geopolitical Function of Floating-City Project Proposals

Shimpei Kato, Takeo Kondo, Kazukiyo Yamamoto, Taketo Fukunaga

OMAE 2009; 1435-1438doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/OMAE2009-79818

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Topics: Cities , Ocean engineering , Sanitary landfills , Seas , Shapes , Shorelines

New Positioning of the Ocean Space as a Marine Resource: Emotional Values Inherent in the Ocean Space

Tomoe Oikawa, Takeo Kondo, Kazukiyo Yamamoto, Shinji Ogawa

OMAE 2009; 1439-1442doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/OMAE2009-79819

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Topics: Oceans , Cities , Energy resources , Food products , Minerals , Seas

Positioning of Sea/River Routes as Effective Means of Access for Disaster Relief in Waterfront Metropolitan City

Takahiro Koga, Takeo Kondo, Kazukiyo Yamamoto, Kazuya Egami, Takashi Hashikawa, Ryousuke Orimo

OMAE 2009; 1443-1446doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/OMAE2009-79820

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Topics: Emergency management , Rivers , Seas , Disasters , Boats , Earthquakes , Oceans , Relief valves , Space , Damage

Psychological Effects Resulting From Sailing Access Dinghies

Takahiro Kondo, Takeo Kondo, Kazukiyo Yamamoto, Rumi Matsushita, Takako Kobayashi

OMAE 2009; 1447-1450doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/OMAE2009-79826

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Topics: Boats , Design

Assessment of Designated Managers of Public Marinas From the Viewpoint of User’s Convenience

Yoshiyuki Katayama, Takeo Kondo, Kazukiyo Yamamoto, Shuta Watanabe, Bungo Okuzawa, Kouta Tamura, Kazuya Egami

OMAE 2009; 1451-1454doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/OMAE2009-79827

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Topics: Governments , Maintainability , Seas , Shorelines , Space

Conceptual Design and Key Technology Development of a Long-Range Underwater Vehicle Traveling Over Thousands Kilometers

Hiroshi Yoshida, Sawa Takao, Tadahiro Hyakudome, Shojiro Ishibashi, Hiroshi Ochi, Takuya Shimura, Junichiro Tahara, Takayoshi Watanabe, Tomoya Inoue, Satoshi Tsukioka, Taro Aoki

OMAE 2009; 1455-1462doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/OMAE2009-79852

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Topics: Conceptual design , Technology development , Underwater vehicles , Vehicles , Oceans , Fuel cells , Industrial research , Navigation , Batteries , Control equipment

Influence of Multidirectional Irregular Wave Sampling to Second-Order Hydroelastic Responses of VLFS

Xujun Chen, Torgeir Moan, Xuefeng Tang

OMAE 2009; 1463-1472doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/OMAE2009-79861

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Topics: Waves , Computers , Floating structures , Fluids

Results From Real Sea Experiment of Ocean Nutrient Enhancer TAKUMI

Kazuyuki Ouchi

OMAE 2009; 1473-1480doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/OMAE2009-79866

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Topics: Oceans , Seas , Surface roughness , Pipeline risers , Pipes , Risers (Casting) , Design , Deep ocean water , Density , Diesel engines

Estimation of Small-Scale Vertical Diffusivity for CO₂ Injected in the Deep Ocean

Shinichiro Hirabayashi, Toru Sato

OMAE 2009; 1481-1488doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/OMAE2009-79973

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Topics: Carbon dioxide , Oceans , Emission spectroscopy , Energy dissipation , Filters , Spectroscopy , Computer simulation , Flow (Dynamics) , Large eddy simulation , Time series

The Status of Marine Mining Worldwide

Charles L. Morgan

OMAE 2009; 1489-1494doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/OMAE2009-80048

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Topics: Mining , Minerals , Oceans , Ferromanganese , Metals , Seabed , Sediments , Computers , Copper , Diamonds

An Underwater Vehicle for the Tracking Marine Organism “PICASSO”

Shojiro Ishibashi, Hiroshi Yoshida, Dhugal J. Lindsay, Hiroyuki Yamamoto, Tadahiro Hyakudome, Takao Sawa, Hikaru Okuno, Takayuki Uemura

OMAE 2009; 1495-1502doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/OMAE2009-80072

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Topics: Underwater vehicles , Biology , Seas , Ships , Vehicles , Biological tissues

Onshore and Offshore Transport Process Design for Carbon Dioxide Sequestration in a Marine Geological Structure

Cheol Huh, Seong Gil Kang, Sup Hong, Jong Su Choi, Il Sung Moon, Chonn Ju Lee, Mang Ik Cho, Jong Hwa Baek

OMAE 2009; 1503-1512doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/OMAE2009-80077

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Topics: Carbon capture and storage , Design , Ocean engineering , Transport processes , Carbon dioxide , Equations of state , Storage , Boiling water reactors , Climate change , Computer simulation

Numerical Analysis of Net Cage Dynamic Behavior Due to Concurrent Waves and Current

Katsuya Suzuki, Shinsuke Torisawa, Tsutomu Takagi

OMAE 2009; 1513-1520doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/OMAE2009-80078

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Topics: Numerical analysis , Waves , Deformation , Shrinkage (Materials) , Computational methods , Contamination , Geometry , Ocean engineering , Pressure sensors , Shapes

A Study on the Retention of Port Distribution Functions at the Time of Earthquake: Business Continuity Management

Takujiro Miyamoto, Koichi Masuda, Takeo Kondo, Yoichi Arai

OMAE 2009; 1521-1528doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/OMAE2009-80230

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Topics: Business continuity , Earthquakes , Cities , Emergency management , Disasters , Gates (Closures) , Seas , Supply chains

Application of a Series of Submerged Breakwaters to Coastal Protection

Tai-Wen Hsu, Jen-Yi Chang

OMAE 2009; 1529-1532doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/OMAE2009-80231

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Topics: Breakwaters , Shorelines , Waves , Engineering prototypes , Reflection , Sands , Storms

An Application of Integrated Coastal Models on Protection of Sediment Deposition at Taichung Harbor

Tai-Wen Hsu, Yu-Jie Jhu

OMAE 2009; 1533-1538doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/OMAE2009-80232

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Topics: Sediments , Shorelines , Particle filtering (numerical methods) , Sheet molding compound (Plastics) , Sliding mode control , Surface mount components , Computer simulation , Engineering simulation , Hydrodynamics , Modeling

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