Efficiency assessment of an amended oscillating water column using openfoam

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Contributors

  • Mobin Masoomi - , Babol Noshirvani University of Technology (Author)
  • Mahdi Yousefifard - , Babol Noshirvani University of Technology (Author)
  • Amir Mosavi - , TUD Dresden University of Technology, Óbuda University, University of Siegen (Author)

Abstract

Oscillating water column (OWC) is an advanced form of wave energy converter (WEC). This study aims at improving the efficiency of an amended OWC through a novel methodology for simulating several vertical plates within the chamber. This paper provides a numerical investigation considering one, two, three, and four vertical plates. The open field operation and manipulation (OpenFOAM) solver is verified based on the Reynolds-Averaged Navier–Stokes (RANS) equation. Results show the number and the position of plates where the convertor’s efficiency improves. The work undertaken here also revealed a reduction in the net force imposed on the convertor’s structure, especially the front wall. Consequently, adding plates acquires more efficiency with lower force on the system.

Details

Original languageEnglish
Article number5633
JournalSustainability (Switzerland)
Volume13
Issue number10
Publication statusPublished - 2 May 2021
Peer-reviewedYes

Keywords

Sustainable Development Goals

Keywords

  • Computation, Computational fluid dynamics, Hydrodynamic, Mechanics, OpenFOAM, Oscillating water column, Simulation, Structural forces, Structural mechanics, Vertical plates