On the Importance of High–Fidelity Numerical Modelling of Ocean Wave Energy Converters under Controlled Conditions
Christian Windt, Josh Davidson, Nicolas Faedo, Markel Penalba, John V. Ringwood
download PDFAbstract. Numerical modelling tools are commonly applied during the development and optimisation of ocean wave energy converters (WECs). Models are available for the hydrodynamic wave structure interaction, as well as the WEC sub–systems, such as the power take–off (PTO) model. Based on the implemented equations, different levels of fidelity are available for the numerical models. Specifically under controlled conditions, with enhance WEC motion, it is assumed that non-linearities are more prominent, re- quiring the use of high–fidelity modelling tools. Based on two different test cases for two different WECs, this paper highlights the importance of high–fidelity numerical modelling of WECs under controlled conditions.
Keywords
Wave Energy Converter, Numerical Modelling, BEM, CFD, Control
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Citation: Christian Windt, Josh Davidson, Nicolas Faedo, Markel Penalba, John V. Ringwood, On the Importance of High–Fidelity Numerical Modelling of Ocean Wave Energy Converters under Controlled Conditions, Materials Research Proceedings, Vol. 20, pp 31-38, 2022
DOI: https://doi.org/10.21741/9781644901731-5
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