Characterization of U.S. Wave Energy Converter (WEC) Test Sites: A Catalogue of Met-Ocean Data, 2nd Edition

Technical Report · Tue Sep 01 04:00:00 EDT 2015

DOI:https://doi.org/10.2172/1325402· OSTI ID:1325402

Neary, Vincent S. ^[1]

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1. Sandia National Lab. (SNL-NM), Albuquerque, NM (United States). Water Power Technologies

This report presents met-ocean data and wave energy characteristics at eight U.S. wave energy converter (WEC) test and potential deployment sites. Its purpose is to enable the comparison of wave resource characteristics among sites as well as the selection of test sites that are most suitable for a developer's device and that best meet their testing needs and objectives. It also provides essential inputs for the design of WEC test devices and planning WEC tests, including the planning of deployment, and operations and maintenance. For each site, this report catalogues wave statistics recommended in the International Electrotechnical Commission Technical Speci cation (IEC 62600-101 TS) on Wave Energy Characterization, as well as the frequency of occurrence of weather windows and extreme sea states, and statistics on wind and ocean currents. It also provides useful information on test site infrastructure and services.

• Research Organization: EERE Publication and Product Library
• Sponsoring Organization: USDOE Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE), Wind and Water Technologies Office (EE-4W)
• DOE Contract Number: AC04-94AL85000
• OSTI ID: 1325402
• Report Number(s): SAND2015-7963; 7479
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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