A Novel Approach to Wave Energy Conversion Using CFD Technique
This article details the development and evaluation of a novel wave energy converter (WEC) aimed at efficiently capturing wave energy for electricity production. The study employs Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) techniques, specifically the URANS method and the k-ω SST turbulence model, to solve...
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| description | This article details the development and evaluation of a novel wave energy converter (WEC) aimed at efficiently capturing wave energy for electricity production. The study employs Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) techniques, specifically the URANS method and the k-ω SST turbulence model, to solve the Navier-Stokes equations and capture the free surface using the Volume of Fluid (VOF) model. The CFD results are validated against experimental data to ensure accuracy. Various design parameters of the proposed device were tested, revealing that the arms and bottom angle significantly affect its performance. Unlike the floating Wave Dragon (WD) device, which utilises potential energy and is set in deep water, the new fixed-seabed device is positioned in the transitional wave region near the shore, where waves retain 80% of their energy. It can be constructed from environmentally friendly cement, making it resistant to hurricanes and suitable for any wave turbine in the open sea. The MP687 turbine was used to capture the wave energy in the proposed device, testing its performance in three positions: in the open sea, in the middle of the device, and at the device’s outlet. The results show that the device significantly enhances wave energy concentration, especially when the turbine is placed at the outlet. The proposed device offers numerous advantages, including its fixed position in a high-energy wave zone, the efficient use of turbulent kinetic energy, and robust construction that can withstand storms. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-4fa0e84b5c1f40e891771ac8b22275a52025-08-20T02:41:37ZengSciendoPolish Maritime Research2083-74292024-09-0131311312510.2478/pomr-2024-0041A Novel Approach to Wave Energy Conversion Using CFD TechniqueAbbas Nawar0Barbahan Michel1Kabrial Yako2Kabrial Admoun31Tishreen University Department of Maritime Engineering, Latakia, Syrian Arab Republic1Tishreen University Department of Maritime Engineering, Latakia, Syrian Arab Republic2Scand Wave organization 559258-6357. Ängsvägen 17, 55633Jönköping, Sweden2Scand Wave organization 559258-6357. Ängsvägen 17, 55633Jönköping, SwedenThis article details the development and evaluation of a novel wave energy converter (WEC) aimed at efficiently capturing wave energy for electricity production. The study employs Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) techniques, specifically the URANS method and the k-ω SST turbulence model, to solve the Navier-Stokes equations and capture the free surface using the Volume of Fluid (VOF) model. The CFD results are validated against experimental data to ensure accuracy. Various design parameters of the proposed device were tested, revealing that the arms and bottom angle significantly affect its performance. Unlike the floating Wave Dragon (WD) device, which utilises potential energy and is set in deep water, the new fixed-seabed device is positioned in the transitional wave region near the shore, where waves retain 80% of their energy. It can be constructed from environmentally friendly cement, making it resistant to hurricanes and suitable for any wave turbine in the open sea. The MP687 turbine was used to capture the wave energy in the proposed device, testing its performance in three positions: in the open sea, in the middle of the device, and at the device’s outlet. The results show that the device significantly enhances wave energy concentration, especially when the turbine is placed at the outlet. The proposed device offers numerous advantages, including its fixed position in a high-energy wave zone, the efficient use of turbulent kinetic energy, and robust construction that can withstand storms.https://doi.org/10.2478/pomr-2024-0041marine renewable energywave energy converterscfduransmp687 |
| spellingShingle | Abbas Nawar Barbahan Michel Kabrial Yako Kabrial Admoun A Novel Approach to Wave Energy Conversion Using CFD Technique Polish Maritime Research marine renewable energy wave energy converters cfd urans mp687 |
| title | A Novel Approach to Wave Energy Conversion Using CFD Technique |
| title_full | A Novel Approach to Wave Energy Conversion Using CFD Technique |
| title_fullStr | A Novel Approach to Wave Energy Conversion Using CFD Technique |
| title_full_unstemmed | A Novel Approach to Wave Energy Conversion Using CFD Technique |
| title_short | A Novel Approach to Wave Energy Conversion Using CFD Technique |
| title_sort | novel approach to wave energy conversion using cfd technique |
| topic | marine renewable energy wave energy converters cfd urans mp687 |
| url | https://doi.org/10.2478/pomr-2024-0041 |
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