Array modeling and testing of fixed owc type wave energy converters

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作者：

Bosma B. ^{[1
]}

Brekken T. ^{[2
]}

Lomonaco P. ^{[1
]}

Dupont B. ^{[3
]}

Sharp C. ^{[4
,5
]}

Batten B. ^{[6
]}

机构：

[1] O. H. Hinsdale Wave Research Laboratory, Oregon State University, Corvallis, 97331, OR

[2] The School of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, Oregon State University, 3025, Corvallis, 97331, OR

[3] The School of Mechanical, Industrial, and Manufacturing Engineering, Oregon State University, Corvallis, 97331, OR

[4] Pacific Marine Energy Center (PMEC), Oregon State University, Corvallis, OR

[5] College of Engineering, George Fox University, Newberg, OR

[6] College of Engineering, Oregon State University, Corvallis, 97331, OR

来源：

International Marine Energy Journal | 2020年 / 3卷 / 03期

关键词：

Numerical modeling; Oscillating water column; Physical modeling; Wave energy converter array;

D O I：

10.36688/imej.3.137-143

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摘要：

If wave energy technology is to mature to commercial success, array optimization could play a key role in that process. This paper outlines physical and numerical modeling of an array of five oscillating water column wave energy converters. Numerical model simulations are compared with experimental tank test data for a non-optimal and optimal array layout. Results show a max increase of 12% in average power for regular waves, and 7% for irregular waves between the non-optimized and optimized layouts. The numerical model matches well under many conditions; however, improvement is needed to adjust for phase errors. This paper outlines the process of numerical and physical array testing, providing methodology and results helpful for researchers and developers working with wave energy converter arrays. © 2020, European Wave and Tidal Energy Conference. All rights reserved.

引用

页码：137 / 143

页数：6

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