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Numerical modelling of the hydrodynamics around the farm of Wave Activated Bodies (WAB)
Angelelli, E.; Zanuttigh, B.; Kofoed, J.P. (2012). Numerical modelling of the hydrodynamics around the farm of Wave Activated Bodies (WAB), in: Proceedings of the 4th International Conference on Ocean Energy (ICOE), 17-19 Oct. 2012, Dublin, Ireland. pp. 1-7
In: (2012). Proceedings of the 4th International Conference on Ocean Energy (ICOE), 17-19 Oct. 2012, Dublin, Ireland. Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland: Dublin, more

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Keywords
    Energy > Wave energy
    Experiments
    Physics > Mechanics > Fluid mechanics > Hydrodynamics
    Standardization > Calibration
    Marine/Coastal
Author keywords
    DEXA; Numerical simulation; Transmission coefficient; Wave energy converter; Wave farm

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  • Innovative coastal technologies for safer European coasts in a changing climate, more

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  • Angelelli, E.
  • Zanuttigh, B.
  • Kofoed, J.P.

Abstract
    The aim of this research is to develop a numerical modelling approach able to provide design criteria for the optimization of the layout of a farm of Wave Energy Converters (WECs). The numerical model MIKE 21BW is calibrated against the experimental results obtained in Aalborg wave tank for a farm of floating WECs. The WECs under exam belong to the Wave Activated Body type. The calibrated model allows to tests more configurations at lower cost than physical models. Specifically, different mutual distance among the devices and their mutual alignment are examined to maximise the density of the devices and the distribution of residual wave energy and therefore energy production. Simulated and measured wave heights recorded by the many wave gauges placed in the basin are compared, as well as wave transmission and reflection induced by the devices. A sensitivity analysis, i.e. the identification of the key model parameters to be tuned in order to optimise the comparison, is also carried out.

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