Power performance of BBDB OWC wave energy converters

Using the developed approach, some initial optimisations are made to the original design. It is shown that with some simple optimisations, the BBDB OWC device could increase the annual energy production (AEP) significantly. A simple change in making a uniformed water column for the RM6 device could increase the AEP by about 10%, whilst increasing the horizontal duct length by 10 m could increase the AEP by 58%.