Search Results - "Guanche, R."

Experimental modelling of a multi-use floating platform for wave and wind energy harvesting by Sarmiento, J., Iturrioz, A., Ayllón, V., Guanche, R., Losada, I.J.

“…Understanding the hydrodynamic performance of floating energy converters is a complex challenge. Hence, physical modelling is necessary to evaluate the…”
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A global analysis of the operation and maintenance role on the placing of wave energy farms by Guanche, R., de Andrés, A., Losada, I.J., Vidal, C.

“…•A global analysis of the O&M main indicators is carried out.•Availability and accessibility levels in different regions of the world are…”
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Factors that influence array layout on wave energy farms by de Andrés, A.D., Guanche, R., Meneses, L., Vidal, C., Losada, I.J.

“…This paper presents a study of the factors that influence array layout on wave energy farms. The WEC considered is a two-body heave converter extracted from…”
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Time-domain modeling of a fixed detached oscillating water column towards a floating multi-chamber device by Iturrioz, A., Guanche, R., Armesto, J.A., Alves, M.A., Vidal, C., Losada, I.J.

“…A simplified time-domain model for a fixed detached Oscillating Water Column (OWC) device is presented as a first step towards modeling a floating…”
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The impact of downtime over the long-term energy yield of a floating wind farm by Martini, M., Guanche, R., Losada-Campa, I., Losada, I.J.

“…This paper presents a methodology to evaluate the influence of downtime on the long-term energy yield of a floating wind farm. It is based on the definition…”
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Uncertainty analysis of wave energy farms financial indicators by Guanche, R., de Andrés, A.D., Simal, P.D., Vidal, C., Losada, I.J.

“…In this work, an analysis of the uncertainty that influences wave energy farm financial returns is carried out. Firstly, a methodology to analyze the financial…”
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Hybrid modeling of pore pressure damping in rubble mound breakwaters by Guanche, R., Iturrioz, A., Losada, I.J.

“…Rubble mound breakwaters dissipate the incident energy of waves using friction through different layers of porous media. The porosity of these layers decreases…”
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Wave interaction with low-mound breakwaters using a RANS model by Lara, J.L., Losada, I.J., Guanche, R.

“…Using COBRAS-UC, a numerical model based on the Volume-Averaged Reynolds Average Navier–Stokes (VARANS) equations, 2-D wave interaction with low-mound…”
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Numerical analysis and performance optimization of a submerged wave energy point absorber by Guanche, R., Gómez, V., Vidal, C., Eguinoa, I.

“…A submerged wave energy point absorber, TWED (Torres Wave Energy Device), has been studied under regular and irregular wave conditions. A partial non-linear…”
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A wind chart to characterize potential offshore wind energy sites by del Jesus, F., Menéndez, M., Guanche, R., Losada, I.J.

“…Offshore wind industry needs to improve wind assessment in order to decrease the uncertainty associated to wind resource and its influence on financial…”
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Time domain model for a two-body heave converter: Model and applications by de Andrés, A.D., Guanche, R., Armesto, J.A., del Jesus, F., Vidal, C., Losada, I.J.

“…This study presents a methodology to obtain the power performance of a two-body heave converter. First, the methodology relies on a time domain model which…”
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Experimental modelling of a novel concrete-based 15-MW spar wind turbine by Somoano, M., Trubat, P., Guanche, R., Molins, C.

“…Physical model testing is a crucial step in the validation process of floating offshore wind concepts that can be used to contribute to the worldwide…”
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Validation of OpenFOAM® for Oscillating Water Column three-dimensional modeling by Iturrioz, A., Guanche, R., Lara, J.L., Vidal, C., Losada, I.J.

“…A new solver for wave and structure interaction is used for three-dimensional simulation of an Oscillating Water Column (OWC). The CFD model solves the…”
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Experimental analysis of scour around an offshore wind gravity base foundation by Sarmiento, J., Guanche, R., Losada, I.J., Serna, J.

“…Scour processes and corresponding scour protection measures have been extensively studied for vertical cylinders. Several formulations for estimating scour and…”
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Effect of bathymetry irregularities on the energy dissipation of a mooring line by Somoano, M., Rodríguez-Luis, A., Blanco, D., Guanche, R.

“…With the aim of analysing the dynamic performance of a conventional chain catenary line and the impact that bathymetry irregularities may have on mooring…”
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Adaptability of a generic wave energy converter to different climate conditions by de Andres, A., Guanche, R., Vidal, C., Losada, I.J.

“…This study evaluates the influence of wave climate tunability on the performance of a generic Wave Energy Converter (WEC) for different climate scenarios. The…”
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Influence of turbulence models on the dynamic response of a semi-submersible floating offshore wind platform by Somoano, M., Battistella, T., Rodríguez-Luis, A., Fernández-Ruano, S., Guanche, R.

“…With the aim of evaluating the effects of the selection of the wind turbulence model on the dynamic response of a semi-submersible floater supporting the DTU…”
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Scour processes around pile clusters of jacket foundations under steady currents by Sarmiento, J., Guanche, R., Losada, I.J., Rosendo, E.M., Guindo, A., Ladrón de Guevara, J.

“…Understanding the scour processes around offshore structures in shallow or intermediate waters is critical for ensuring their lifetime stability. Currently,…”
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Finding gaps on power production assessment on WECs: Wave definition analysis by de Andrés, A.D., Guanche, R., Weber, J., Costello, R.

“…This paper presents a study of several factors that affect the long-term performance of Wave energy Converters (WECs) based on the methodology presented in de…”
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Numerical analysis of wave overtopping of rubble mound breakwaters by Losada, Inigo J., Lara, Javier L., Guanche, Raul, Gonzalez-Ondina, Jose M.

“…The paper describes the results of a two-dimensional (2-D) numerical modelling investigation of the functionality of rubble mound breakwaters with special…”
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