This investigation focuses on the modelling of a floating oscillating water column (FOWC) wave energy converter with numerical code (ANSYS AQWA) based potential flow theory. Free-floating motions predicted by model were validated against experimental data extrapolated from 1:36 scale device in regular and irregular sea states. Upon validation, an assessment device’s when dynamically coupled fou...

In this paper, a novel two-dimensional (2D) generalized optical spatial modulation (GOSM) scheme is proposed for multiple-input multiple-output wireless communication (MIMO-OWC) systems. By grouping multiple successive time slots as one block, 2D GOSM mapping can be performed not only in the space domain but also domain. Specifically, two types of schemes are designed, including 2D-1 and 2D-2 m...

Milkfish, Chanos chanos, is one of the major inland cultured fish species in Taiwan. Variations land resources and climate have led to application two distinct culture practices milkfish polycultures with white shrimp, Penaeus indicus. This study applies a translog cost function model analyze production scale economy input demand price elasticity four polyculture systems different periods (OWC ...

Wave energy converters(WECs) integrated into floating breakwaters or, more generally, their designs also used as wave absorbers can provide a space- and cost-sharing solution to enhance the efficiency of coastal protection. In this study, hydrodynamic performances an oscillating buoy(OB)-type single-pontoon breakwater(SPFB) water column(OWC)-type dual-pontoon breakwaters(DPFB) are evaluated, re...

Combining multiple-types of Wave Energy Converters (WECs) and integrating them into in-development or pre-existing marine platforms can reduce the total Levelised Cost (LCoE) by sharing infrastructures maintenance costs. The current study proposes an innovative multi-purpose solution deploying Oscillating Buoy (OB) device inside chamber Water Column (OWC) WEC integrated a π-type floating breakw...