ORCID
- Conley, Daniel: 0000-0001-6822-5386
- Greaves, Deborah: 0000-0003-3906-9630
Abstract
The present method proposes the use and adaptation of ocean circulation models as an assessment tool framework for tidal current turbine (TCT) array layout optimization. By adapting both momentum and turbulence transport equations of an existing model, the present TCT representation method is proposed to extend the actuator disc concept to 3-D large-scale ocean circulation models. Through the reproduction of experimental flume tests and grid dependency tests, this method has shown its numerical coherence as well as its ability to simulate accurately both momentum and turbulent turbine-induced perturbations in both near and far wakes in a relatively short period of computation time. Consequently the present TCT representation method is a very promising basis for the development of a TCT array layout optimization tool.
DOI
10.1016/j.renene.2012.09.039
Publication Date
2013-03-01
Publication Title
Renewable Energy
Volume
51
ISSN
0960-1481
Organisational Unit
School of Biological and Marine Sciences
Keywords
Optimization, Tidal, Turbine, Layout, Wake, Turbulence
First Page
448
Last Page
464
Recommended Citation
Roc, T., Conley, D., & Greaves, D. (2013) 'Methodology for tidal turbine representation in ocean circulation model', Renewable Energy, 51, pp. 448-464. Available at: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.renene.2012.09.039
