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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

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