Hydrodynamic induced by an array of wave energy converters. Experimental and numerical analysis

Angelelli, Elisa (2014) Hydrodynamic induced by an array of wave energy converters. Experimental and numerical analysis, [Dissertation thesis], Alma Mater Studiorum Università di Bologna. Dottorato di ricerca in Ingegneria civile e ambientale, 26 Ciclo. DOI 10.6092/unibo/amsdottorato/6632.
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Abstract

The thesis analyses the hydrodynamic induced by an array of Wave energy Converters (WECs), under an experimental and numerical point of view. WECs can be considered an innovative solution able to contribute to the green energy supply and –at the same time– to protect the rear coastal area under marine spatial planning considerations. This research activity essentially rises due to this combined concept. The WEC under exam is a floating device belonging to the Wave Activated Bodies (WAB) class. Experimental data were performed at Aalborg University in different scales and layouts, and the performance of the models was analysed under a variety of irregular wave attacks. The numerical simulations performed with the codes MIKE 21 BW and ANSYS-AQWA. Experimental results were also used to calibrate the numerical parameters and/or to directly been compared to numerical results, in order to extend the experimental database. Results of the research activity are summarized in terms of device performance and guidelines for a future wave farm installation. The device length should be “tuned” based on the local climate conditions. The wave transmission behind the devices is pretty high, suggesting that the tested layout should be considered as a module of a wave farm installation. Indications on the minimum inter-distance among the devices are provided. Furthermore, a CALM mooring system leads to lower wave transmission and also larger power production than a spread mooring. The two numerical codes have different potentialities. The hydrodynamics around single and multiple devices is obtained with MIKE 21 BW, while wave loads and motions for a single moored device are derived from ANSYS-AQWA. Combining the experimental and numerical it is suggested –for both coastal protection and energy production– to adopt a staggered layout, which will maximise the devices density and minimize the marine space required for the installation.

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Tipologia del documento
Tesi di dottorato
Autore
Angelelli, Elisa
Supervisore
Co-supervisore
Dottorato di ricerca
Scuola di dottorato
Ingegneria civile ed architettura
Ciclo
26
Coordinatore
Settore disciplinare
Settore concorsuale
Parole chiave
Hydrodynamic; Wave Energy Converter; Wave Activated Bodies; Experiments; Numerical modelling; MIKE 21 BW; ANSYS-AQWA; Wave farm layout; staggered; mooring; power performance; natural period; long-shore inter-distance; cross-shore inter-distance
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DOI
10.6092/unibo/amsdottorato/6632
Data di discussione
19 Maggio 2014
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