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Hydrodynamic analysis and performance of a single fixed circular OWC device
OWC devices can be installed close to shore to facilitate energy transportation and maintenance or can be installed further out in places with higher available wave energy. In the latest large structure can be necessary for buoyancy and survival issues but most of the previous theoretical studies did not fully investigate the effect of wall thickness in the hydrodynamic behaviour of the WEC. The current study investigates the hydrodynamic properties of a fixed cylindrical OWC device with finite wall thickness in an open-sea environment. Specific attention is given in the effect of the structural properties, radius, draught and wall-thickness on the energetic behaviour of the OWC device.
History
Publication title
Proceedings of the 11th European Wave and Tidal Energy ConferencePagination
1-7ISSN
2309-1983Department/School
Australian Maritime CollegePublisher
MCI FrancePlace of publication
Paris, FranceEvent title
11th European Wave and Tidal Energy ConferenceEvent Venue
Nantes, FranceDate of Event (Start Date)
2015-09-06Date of Event (End Date)
2015-09-11Rights statement
Copyright 2015 European Wave and Tidal Energy Conference 2015Repository Status
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