Experimental study of a fixed OWC-type wave energy converter in irregular wave conditions

Ulm, Nicholas; Huang, Zhenhua; Cross, Patrick

doi:10.1038/s41598-025-90571-6

Title: Experimental study of a fixed OWC-type wave energy converter in irregular wave conditions

Journal Article · 18 March 2025 · Scientific Reports

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-025-90571-6 · OSTI ID:2532481

Ulm, Nicholas; Huang, Zhenhua; Cross, Patrick

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