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Wave Tank Testing of a Pendulum Wave Energy Converter 1:12 Scale Model

TitoloWave Tank Testing of a Pendulum Wave Energy Converter 1:12 Scale Model
Tipo di pubblicazioneArticolo su Rivista peer-reviewed
Anno di Pubblicazione2017
AutoriNicola, P., Giovanni B., Biagio P., Antonello S.S., Giacomo V., Giuliana M., and Gianmaria S.
RivistaInternational Journal of Applied Mechanics
Volume9
ISSN17588251
Parole chiaveAQWA, fluid dynamics, Frequency response, hydrodynamics, Numerical models, Ocean energy, Pendulums, Renewable energy resources, Scale modeling, Tanks (containers), Water waves, Wave energy conversion, Wave energy converters, Wave power, Wave tank
Abstract

Wave Energy is a widespread, reliable renewable energy source. The early study on Wave Energy dates back in the 70's, with a particular effort in the last and present decade to make Wave Energy Converters (WECs) more profitable and predictable. The PeWEC (Pendulum Wave Energy Converter) is a pendulum-based WEC. The research activities described in the present work aim to develop a pendulum converter for the Mediterranean Sea, where waves are shorter, thus with a higher frequency compared to the ocean waves, a characteristic well agreeing with the PeWEC frequency response. The mechanical equations of the device are developed and coupled with the hydrodynamic Cummins equation. The work deals with the design and experimental tank test of a 1:12 scale prototype. The experimental data recorded during the testing campaign are used to validate the numerical model previously described. The numerical model proved to be in good agreement with the experiments. © 2017 The Author(s).

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DOI10.1142/S1758825117500247
Citation KeyNicola2017