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Ocean Wave Energy Conversion Devices 
Tidal In Stream Conversion Devices 
Offshore Wind Generation Systems and Platform Design

Preliminary Agenda
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07:45- 8:30 Registration & Opening Remarks



 Session 1: 8:30-10:30 Wave Energy Conversion
Co-Chairs: M. Spaulding and D. MacDonald

Effects of Coastline on Wave Power Extraction from and Oscillating Water Column
S. Lovas; Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Small Buoys for Wave Energy Harvesting: Experimental and Numerical Modeling
S. Grilli, A. Grilli, S. Bastien, R. Sepe, M. Spaulding, R. Asher ; University of Rhode Island

Wave Energy Converter
N.M. Ravindra; New Jersey Institute of Technology

Wave Energy Converter
A. Thiam; Boston University

Development and Validation of a Wave Energy Converter Performance Model
J. Wright, C. White, M. Swift, M. Thein, K. Baldwin, B. Celikkol, M. Wosnik: University of New Hampshire

10:30-11:00 Coffee Break, Networking and Posters

Session 2: 11:00-1:00 Tidal Energy Conversion
Co-Chairs: K. Baldwin and R. Laoulache

Marine Current Turbine
S. Kinnas; University of Texas Austin

Oceanographic Data Collection in Muskeget Channel for Siting to Maximize Power
B. Howes, R. Samimy, D. Schlezinger; University of Massachusetts Dartmouth

Computation Fluid Dynamic Modeling of Turbines
R. Laoulache; University of Massachusetts Dartmouth

Fish Fins
B. Simpson; Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Tidal Energy Test Site at UNH-CORE
M. Wosnik, R. Despins, R. Swift

1:00-2:00 Lunch, Speaker and Posters

 

Session 3: 2:00-4:00 Offshore Wind
Co-Chairs: H. Dagher and P. Quinlan

Development of a Technology Type Factor for Jacket Structures Supporting
Offshore Wind Turbines in Rhode Island Sound
C. Baxter; University of Rhode Island

Life Cycle Assessment of Offshore Wind
S. Dolan, University of Florida

Floating Platform Design
M. Parks; Principle Power

Mapping Risk and Attractiveness for Offshore Renewable Developments for Wave and Wind
J. Royle; Sgurr Energy

Development and Application of Technology Development Index for Siting
M. Spaulding; University of Rhode Island

4:00-4:30 Progress in the UK SuperGen Marine Energy R & D Program, Prof. Robin Wallace, Institute for Energy Systems, University of Edinburgh

4:30-6:00 Industry Presentations
Co-Chairs: S. Barrett and J. Miller

Effects of Hydrokenetic Turbines on Aquatic Life
S. Amaral; Alden Research Laboratory, Inc.

Investigation of the Influence of Array Arrangement and Spacing for Tidal Energy Converter
G. Dudziak; Sgurr Energy

Offshore Wind Farms
J. Tolan; Sgurr Energy

MMS Research Supporting Renewable Energy Systems
R. LaBelle, Minerals Management Service , U.S. Department of the Interior

Nanogenerator for Harvesting Ocean/Tidal Energy
R. Yang; Piezodyne, Inc.

Invited Posters

Wave Energy Converter
Alvaro Atilano; Nova Oceanic Energy

Characterization and Design of Cross-Flow High Solidity Tidal Turbines
P. Bates, P. Urbina; University of Maine

A Realistic Perspective of Hydrokinetics
R. Cinq-Mars; Free Flow Energy

Marine Current Turbines
D. Gray; Poseidon Energy

Offshore Wind Farms
S. Hu; Industrial Technology Research Institute

Wave Energy Converts Extraction Limits
A. Pierce; Boston University

OWEC Device Survivability Hierarch
M. Raftery; Stevens Institute of Technology

5:30  PM: Reception - Evening Whisky Tasting Reception sponsored by Scottish Development International & Johnny Walker

Scottish Development International welcomes you to taste a variety of Single Malt Scotch Whiskies and Whisky cocktails provided by Johnny Walker. In addition a Master of Whisky will be conducting two 20 minute educational tastings - both before and after dinner - if you would like to learn more about this tasty spirit.  All attendees must be at least 21 years of age.

6-7:00 PM: New England Clam Boil

Closing Remarks