Wave Energy

Module code: CE7J06 · Semester: Semester 2 (option)

Themes: Theme 1: Energy/Fluids; Theme 3: Mechanical/Manufacturing

Resources

• Module descriptor (TCD)

Questions by Year

0 of 9 done · tick papers and add notes as you go

• 2025/26
• 2024/25
• 2023/24
• 2022/23
• 2021/22
• 2020/21
• 2018/19
• 2017/18
• 2016/17

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Topics

• Wave energy resource and output estimates LO1, LO8
• Linear and non-linear wave theory LO2–3
• Hydrodynamics: theory, numerical models and tank testing LO4–5
• Oscillating water columns, fixed and floating LO5
• Oscillating body systems: single, multiple, pitching LO4
• Overtopping devices, power take-off and control LO5, LO7
• Moorings LO6

Learning outcomes

1. Assess wave energy using wave equations and theory
2. Analyse with linear wave theory
3. Carry out non-linear wave analysis
4. Analyse oscillating body systems
5. Analyse fixed and floating wave energy devices
6. Analyse mooring systems
7. Do basic design of wave power systems
8. Calculate the resource and likely output
9. Discuss social and environmental aspects of wave power

Summarised from the module descriptor, checked November 2026.