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Experimental and numerical modelling of the Bombora wave energy converter
conference contribution
posted on 2023-05-23, 11:39 authored by Algie, C, Alan FlemingAlan Fleming, Ryan, SFast and accurate numerical modelling of wave energy converters (WECs) is critical to cost effective development of these technologies. With the assistance of Applied Renewables Research Ltd, Bombora Wave Power has developed a linear numerical performance modelling suite for their flexible membrane WEC (mWave). For the purpose of the numerical model validation, tank testing of a 1:15 scale physical model of this device was conducted at the Australian Maritime College. The numerical model predictions were compared against measured data for 115 monochromatic wave tank-tests. The expected linearity of test waves was estimated by the Ursell parameter. For non-linear waves, phase-averaged time series data was found to agree very well with model pressure and flow predictions. The numerical model also provides a good indication of performance for highly non-linear waves across a broad range of water depths, wave frequencies and heights.
Funding
Australian Research Council
Bombora Wave Power Pty Ltd
OceanLinx
History
Publication title
Proceedings of the 3rd Asian Wave and Tidal Energy ConferenceEditors
S NarasimaluPagination
719-725ISBN
978-981-11-0782-5Department/School
Australian Maritime CollegePublisher
Research PublishingPlace of publication
SingaporeEvent title
3rd Asian Wave and Tidal Energy Conference (AWTEC 2016)Event Venue
SingaporeDate of Event (Start Date)
2016-10-24Date of Event (End Date)
2016-10-28Rights statement
Copyright 2016 AWTECRepository Status
- Open