In this study, we investigated the hydrodynamic and energy conversion performance of a double-float wave energy converter(WEC) based on the linear theory of water waves. The generator power take-off(PTO) system is mod...In this study, we investigated the hydrodynamic and energy conversion performance of a double-float wave energy converter(WEC) based on the linear theory of water waves. The generator power take-off(PTO) system is modeled as a combination of a linear viscous damping and a linear spring. Using the frequency domain method, the optimal damping coefficient of the generator PTO system is derived to achieve the optimal conversion efficiency(capture width ratio).Based on the potential flow theory and the higher-order boundary element method(HOBEM), we constructed a threedimensional model of double-float WEC to study its hydrodynamic performance and response in the time domain. Only the heave motion of the two-body system is considered and a virtual function is introduced to decouple the motions of the floats. The energy conversion character of the double-float WEC is also evaluated. The investigation is carried out over a wide range of incident wave frequency. By analyzing the effects of the incident wave frequency, we derive the PTO's damping coefficient for the double-float WEC's capture width ratio and the relationships between the capture width ratio and the natural frequencies of the lower and upper floats. In addition, it is capable to modify the natural frequencies of the two floats by changing the stiffness coefficients of the PTO and mooring systems. We found that the natural frequencies of the device can directly influence the peak frequency of the capture width, which may provide an important reference for the design of WECs.展开更多
In order to consider the viscous effect,the introduction of a parametric dissipation and new results are realized by applying the new formulation combining and dynamic conditions over the free-surface with viscous ter...In order to consider the viscous effect,the introduction of a parametric dissipation and new results are realized by applying the new formulation combining and dynamic conditions over the free-surface with viscous terms. The dispersion equation is then modified by assuming an additional term in the boundary condition at the free-surface and wave-number becomes complex number with a small imaginary part which ensures the decay of wave amplitudes. The comparisons of numerical results and model test measurement on wave elevation at the moon-pool center is obtained both for the peak period and for the amplitude at resonance by choosing an appropriated dissipation coefficient. The results show that the introduce dissipation is not only effective but also reliable to provide realistic predictions.展开更多
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(51409066,51761135013)High Technology Ship Scientific Research Project from the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology of the People's Republic of China-Floating Security Platform Project(the second stage,201622)the Fundamental Research Fund for the Central University(HEUCFJ180104,HEUCFP1809)
文摘In this study, we investigated the hydrodynamic and energy conversion performance of a double-float wave energy converter(WEC) based on the linear theory of water waves. The generator power take-off(PTO) system is modeled as a combination of a linear viscous damping and a linear spring. Using the frequency domain method, the optimal damping coefficient of the generator PTO system is derived to achieve the optimal conversion efficiency(capture width ratio).Based on the potential flow theory and the higher-order boundary element method(HOBEM), we constructed a threedimensional model of double-float WEC to study its hydrodynamic performance and response in the time domain. Only the heave motion of the two-body system is considered and a virtual function is introduced to decouple the motions of the floats. The energy conversion character of the double-float WEC is also evaluated. The investigation is carried out over a wide range of incident wave frequency. By analyzing the effects of the incident wave frequency, we derive the PTO's damping coefficient for the double-float WEC's capture width ratio and the relationships between the capture width ratio and the natural frequencies of the lower and upper floats. In addition, it is capable to modify the natural frequencies of the two floats by changing the stiffness coefficients of the PTO and mooring systems. We found that the natural frequencies of the device can directly influence the peak frequency of the capture width, which may provide an important reference for the design of WECs.
基金Sponsored by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant No.51079032)
文摘In order to consider the viscous effect,the introduction of a parametric dissipation and new results are realized by applying the new formulation combining and dynamic conditions over the free-surface with viscous terms. The dispersion equation is then modified by assuming an additional term in the boundary condition at the free-surface and wave-number becomes complex number with a small imaginary part which ensures the decay of wave amplitudes. The comparisons of numerical results and model test measurement on wave elevation at the moon-pool center is obtained both for the peak period and for the amplitude at resonance by choosing an appropriated dissipation coefficient. The results show that the introduce dissipation is not only effective but also reliable to provide realistic predictions.
