On the Efficiency and Transmission Characteristics of a 1:20 Model Fixed Wave Energy Device

2003 ◽  
Author(s):  
E. Vijayakrishna Rapaka ◽  
S. Neelamani ◽  
R. Natarajan
Keyword(s):  
Wave Propagation ◽  
Water Column ◽  
Water Depth ◽  
Wave Energy ◽  
Oscillating Water Column ◽  
Wave Energy Conversion ◽  
Transmission Characteristics ◽  
Energy Device ◽  
Average Value ◽  
Model Study

Wave transmission and pneumatic efficiency of an oscillating water column (OWC) type wave energy device resting on group of piles is investigated using physical model study. The caisson blocks 45% of the water depth. The co-efficient of transmission of the device varies from 0.1 to 0.4 for B/L range of 0.1 to 0.7, where ‘B’ is the width of the caisson in the direction of wave propagation and ‘L’ is the wavelength. The pneumatic efficiency varies from 20% to 50% with an average value of 0.35. The results of the present study can be used in the design of OWC caisson used for both wave energy conversion and breakwater in deeper water.

Comparison of the performance of oscillating water column devices based on arrangements of water columns

2020 ◽  
Vol 14 (3) ◽  
pp. 7082-7093
Author(s):  
Jahirwan Ut Jasron ◽  
Sudjito Soeparmani ◽  
Lilis Yuliati ◽  
Djarot B. Darmadi
Keyword(s):  
Wave Propagation ◽  
Water Column ◽  
Water Depth ◽  
Graphical Form ◽  
Wave Power ◽  
Oscillating Water Column ◽  
Power Absorption ◽  
Water Columns ◽  
Single Column ◽  
Parallel Arrangement

The hydrodynamic performance of oscillating water column (OWC) depends on the depth of the water, the size of the water column and its arrangement, which affects the oscillation of the water surface in the column. An experimental method was conducted by testing 4 water depths with wave periods of 1-3 s. All data recorded by the sensor is then processed and presented in graphical form. The research focused on analyzing the difference in wave power absorption capabilities of the three geometric types of OWC based on arrangements of water columns. The OWC devices designed as single water column, the double water column in a series arrangement which was perpendicular to the direction of wave propagation, and double water column in which the arrangement of columns was parallel to the direction of wave propagation. This paper discussed several factors affecting the amount of power absorbed by the device. The factors are the ratio of water depth in its relation to wavelength (kh) and the inlet openings ratio (c/h) of the devices. The test results show that if the water depth increases in the range of kh 0.7 to 0.9, then the performance of the double chamber oscillating water column (DCOWC) device is better than the single chamber oscillating water column (SCOWC) device with maximum efficiency for the parallel arrangement 22,4%, series arrangement 20.8% and single column 20.7%. However, when referring to c/h, the maximum energy absorption efficiency for a single column is 27.7%, double column series arrangement is 23.2%, and double column parallel arrangement is 29.5%. Based on the results of the analysis, DCOWC devices in parallel arrangement showed the ability to absorb better wave power in a broader range of wave frequencies. The best wave of power absorption in the three testing models occurred in the wave period T = 1.3 seconds.

scholarly journals Wave power extraction from a bottom-mounted oscillating water column converter with a V-shaped channel

2014 ◽  
Vol 470 (2167) ◽  
pp. 20140074 ◽  
Author(s):  
Zhengzhi Deng ◽  
Zhenhua Huang ◽  
Adrian W. K. Law
Keyword(s):  
Water Column ◽  
Water Depth ◽  
Wave Energy ◽  
High Efficiency ◽  
Expansion Method ◽  
Opening Angle ◽  
Energy Extraction ◽  
Oscillating Water Column ◽  
Wave Direction ◽  
Power Extraction

An analytical theory is developed for an oscillating water column (OWC) with a V-shaped channel to improve the pneumatic efficiency of wave energy extraction. An eigenfunction expansion method is used in a cylindrical coordinate system to investigate wave interaction with the OWC converter system. Auxiliary functions are introduced to capture the singular behaviours in the velocity field near the salient corners and cusped edges. Effects of the OWC dimensions, the opening angle and length of the V-shaped channel, as well as the incident wave direction, on the pneumatic efficiency of wave energy extraction are examined. Compared with a system without the V-shaped channel, our results show that the V-shaped channel can significantly increase the conversion efficiency and widen the range of wave frequency over which the OWC system can operate at a high efficiency. For typical coastal water depths, the OWC converter system can perform efficiently when the diameter of the OWC chamber is in the range of 1 5 – 1 2 times the water depth, the opening angle of the V-shaped channel is in the range of [ π /2, 3 π /4] and the length of the V-shaped channel is in the range of 1–1.5 times the water depth.

scholarly journals Geometrical investigation of a U-shaped oscillating water column wave energy device

2020 ◽  
Vol 97 ◽  
pp. 102105
Author(s):  
De-zhi Ning ◽  
Bao-ming Guo ◽  
Rong-quan Wang ◽  
Thomas Vyzikas ◽  
Deborah Greaves
Keyword(s):  
Water Column ◽  
Wave Energy ◽  
Oscillating Water Column ◽  
Energy Device ◽  
Geometrical Investigation

Wave Energy Conversion With an Oscillating Water Column on a Fixed Offshore Platform

1983 ◽  
Vol 105 (4) ◽  
pp. 487-490 ◽  
Author(s):  
W. L. Green ◽  
J. J. Campo ◽  
J. E. Parker ◽  
J. A. Miller ◽  
J. B. Miles
Keyword(s):  
Energy Conversion ◽  
Water Column ◽  
Wave Energy ◽  
Offshore Platform ◽  
Oscillating Water Column ◽  
Wave Energy Conversion ◽  
Fixed Offshore Platform
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