Numerical simulation of parametric resonance in point absorbers using a simplified model

Abstract Parametric resonance is a non‐linear phenomenon in which a system can oscillate at a frequency different from its exciting frequency. Some wave energy converters are prone to this phenomenon, which is usually detrimental to their performance. Here, a computationally efficient way of simulat...

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Main Authors: Adi Kurniawan, Thanh Toan Tran, Scott A. Brown, Claes Eskilsson, Jana Orszaghova, Deborah Greaves
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Language:English
Published: Wiley 2021-10-01
Series:IET Renewable Power Generation
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1049/rpg2.12229
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Thanh Toan Tran
Scott A. Brown
Claes Eskilsson
Jana Orszaghova
Deborah Greaves
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description Abstract Parametric resonance is a non‐linear phenomenon in which a system can oscillate at a frequency different from its exciting frequency. Some wave energy converters are prone to this phenomenon, which is usually detrimental to their performance. Here, a computationally efficient way of simulating parametric resonance in point absorbers is presented. The model is based on linear potential theory, so the wave forces are evaluated at the mean position of the body. However, the first‐order variation of the body's centres of gravity and buoyancy is taken into account. This gives essentially the same result as a more rigorous approach of keeping terms in the equation of motion up to second order in the body motions. The only difference from a linear model is the presence of non‐zero off‐diagonal elements in the mass matrix. The model is benchmarked against state‐of‐the‐art non‐linear Froude–Krylov and computational fluid dynamics models for free decay, regular wave, and focused wave group cases. It is shown that the simplified model is able to simulate parametric resonance in pitch to a reasonable accuracy even though no non‐linear wave forces are included. The simulation speed on a standard computer is up to two orders of magnitude faster than real time.
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spelling doaj-art-e47e7594189244a3bdab46137c4736ec2025-08-20T03:28:32ZengWileyIET Renewable Power Generation1752-14161752-14242021-10-0115143186320510.1049/rpg2.12229Numerical simulation of parametric resonance in point absorbers using a simplified modelAdi Kurniawan0Thanh Toan Tran1Scott A. Brown2Claes Eskilsson3Jana Orszaghova4Deborah Greaves5Oceans Graduate School Wave Energy Research Centre The University of Western Australia Perth AustraliaNational Renewable Energy Laboratory Golden Colorado USASchool of Engineering, Computing and Mathematics University of Plymouth Plymouth UKDepartment of the Built Environment Aalborg University Aalborg DenmarkOceans Graduate School Wave Energy Research Centre The University of Western Australia Perth AustraliaSchool of Engineering, Computing and Mathematics University of Plymouth Plymouth UKAbstract Parametric resonance is a non‐linear phenomenon in which a system can oscillate at a frequency different from its exciting frequency. Some wave energy converters are prone to this phenomenon, which is usually detrimental to their performance. Here, a computationally efficient way of simulating parametric resonance in point absorbers is presented. The model is based on linear potential theory, so the wave forces are evaluated at the mean position of the body. However, the first‐order variation of the body's centres of gravity and buoyancy is taken into account. This gives essentially the same result as a more rigorous approach of keeping terms in the equation of motion up to second order in the body motions. The only difference from a linear model is the presence of non‐zero off‐diagonal elements in the mass matrix. The model is benchmarked against state‐of‐the‐art non‐linear Froude–Krylov and computational fluid dynamics models for free decay, regular wave, and focused wave group cases. It is shown that the simplified model is able to simulate parametric resonance in pitch to a reasonable accuracy even though no non‐linear wave forces are included. The simulation speed on a standard computer is up to two orders of magnitude faster than real time.https://doi.org/10.1049/rpg2.12229Function theory, analysisNumerical approximation and analysisGeneral fluid dynamics theory, simulation and other computational methodsApplied fluid mechanicsSurface waves, tides, and sea levelFluid mechanics and aerodynamics (mechanical engineering)
spellingShingle Adi Kurniawan
Thanh Toan Tran
Scott A. Brown
Claes Eskilsson
Jana Orszaghova
Deborah Greaves
Numerical simulation of parametric resonance in point absorbers using a simplified model
IET Renewable Power Generation
Function theory, analysis
Numerical approximation and analysis
General fluid dynamics theory, simulation and other computational methods
Applied fluid mechanics
Surface waves, tides, and sea level
Fluid mechanics and aerodynamics (mechanical engineering)
title Numerical simulation of parametric resonance in point absorbers using a simplified model
title_full Numerical simulation of parametric resonance in point absorbers using a simplified model
title_fullStr Numerical simulation of parametric resonance in point absorbers using a simplified model
title_full_unstemmed Numerical simulation of parametric resonance in point absorbers using a simplified model
title_short Numerical simulation of parametric resonance in point absorbers using a simplified model
title_sort numerical simulation of parametric resonance in point absorbers using a simplified model
topic Function theory, analysis
Numerical approximation and analysis
General fluid dynamics theory, simulation and other computational methods
Applied fluid mechanics
Surface waves, tides, and sea level
Fluid mechanics and aerodynamics (mechanical engineering)
url https://doi.org/10.1049/rpg2.12229
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