Gilloteaux, Jean-Christophe and Ringwood, John (2009) Influences of wave directionality on a generic point absorber. In: 8th European Wave and Tidal Energy Conference EWTEC, September 7-10 2009, Uppsala, Sweden.
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Abstract
The present study deals with the influences of wave
directionality on a generic point absorber. The work
presented here, shows how the dynamic of
axisymmetric wave energy converter can be affected
when one consider a realistic wave spectrum. For this
purpose a non linear numerical model was used. The
fluid structure interactions are modelled by means of a
bending method where the Froude-Krylov forces are
non linear and the radiation-diffraction problem is
solved by using a linear method. Mooring loads are
modelled via a finite element method. A compliant
catenary mooring system composed by 4 mooring lines
is hence used. Different models of sea spectra are used
to approximate a real sea spectrum. The differences
between them are discussed and comparisons on the
body motions are commented.
| Item Type: | Conference or Workshop Item (Paper) |
|---|---|
| Keywords: | Point absorber; wave energy; random sea; mooring system; |
| Academic Unit: | Faculty of Science and Engineering > Electronic Engineering Faculty of Science and Engineering > Research Institutes > Centre for Ocean Energy Research |
| Item ID: | 2134 |
| Depositing User: | Professor John Ringwood |
| Date Deposited: | 28 Sep 2010 14:48 |
| Refereed: | Yes |
| Use Licence: | This item is available under a Creative Commons Attribution Non Commercial Share Alike Licence (CC BY-NC-SA). Details of this licence are available here |
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