File(s) under permanent embargo
A Markovian approach to power generation capacity assessment of floating wave energy converters
journal contribution
posted on 2023-05-20, 07:06 authored by Arzaghi, E, Abaei, MM, Abbassi, R, Malgorzata O'ReillyMalgorzata O'Reilly, Vikrambhai GaraniyaVikrambhai Garaniya, Irene PenesisIrene PenesisThe significant cost required for implementation of WEC sites and the uncertainty associated with their performance, due to the randomness of the marine environment, can bring critical challenges to the industry. This paper presents a probabilistic methodology for predicting the long-term power generation of WECs. The developed method can be used by the operators and designers to optimize the performance of WECs by improving the design or in selecting optimum site locations. A Markov Chain model is constructed to estimate the stationary distribution of output power based on the results of hydrodynamic analyses on a point absorber WEC. To illustrate the application of the method, the performance of a point absorber is assessed in three locations in the south of Tasmania by considering their actual longterm sea state data. It is observed that location 3 provides the highest potential for energy extraction with a mean value for absorbed power of approximately 0:54 MW, while the value for locations 1 and 2 is 0:33 MW and 0:43 MW respectively. The model estimated that location 3 has the capacity to satisfy industry requirement with probability 0.72, assuming that the production goal is to generate at least 0:5 MW power.
History
Publication title
Renewable EnergyVolume
146Pagination
2736-2743ISSN
0960-1481Department/School
School of Natural SciencesPublisher
ElsevierPlace of publication
Oxford, EnglandRights statement
© 2019 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reservedRepository Status
- Restricted