Uncertainty analysis of a WEC model test experiment

Ocean wave energy has significant technical potential but limited full-scale deployments and technology convergence. Consequently, guidelines for developing converters (WECs) are still themselves, especially around experimental uncertainty analysis (UA). To develop a comprehensive WEC-specific UA methodology, we conducted 1:30 scale experiment of case study oscillating water column (OWC) WEC. This paper presents the which describes principles means to identify parameters causing uncertainty, demonstrates new methods: general (GUA), Monte Carlo method (MCM) propagation, Type A B evaluation. Results show expanded averaged ± 16% capture width ratio 6% loads; tended be slightly larger than uncertainty; in regular waves irregular waves. The MCM was found effective efficient propagation. In general, given WECs tend maximise motions, use power take-off system, must survive storms, WEC model tests may susceptible due nonlinearities modelling complexities. conclusion, should carried out test experiments. We close with recommendations refining relevant international guidelines.