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dc.contributor.authorZheng, Siming
dc.contributor.authorZhang, Y
dc.contributor.authorIglesias, Gregorio
dc.date.accessioned2020-05-25T22:52:55Z
dc.date.available2020-05-25T22:52:55Z
dc.date.issued2020-05-24
dc.identifier.issn0360-5442
dc.identifier.issn1873-6785
dc.identifier.other117920
dc.identifier.urihttp://hdl.handle.net/10026.1/15701
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In this paper we consider hybrid wave farms, in which different types of WEC are combined, through a case study involving oscillating water columns (OWCs) and point-absorbers (PAs). A new parameter, called “H-factor”, is introduced to compare hybrid (multi-type) and conventional (single-type) wave farms in terms of wave power capture. We develop an ad hoc semi-analytical model to calculate the H-factor in a computationally efficient manner, and apply it to investigate how the H-factor and, consequently, the power capture, depend on: (i) the spacing and layout of the WECs, (ii) the type of WEC technology, and (iii) the wave conditions. We discuss the influence of these factors and, in the process, show that the H-factor is a valuable decision-aid tool. For specified wave conditions and layout limitations, a conventional wave farm may not be the most efficient option as a result of a destructive array effect, whereas a hybrid farm can be more efficient if a constructive hybrid effect occurs (if the H-factor value is above unity). This constructive hybrid effect can even overcome the destructive array effect for specified cases, demonstrating the potential advantage of hybrid wave farms relative to conventional wave farms.

dc.format.extent117920-117920
dc.languageen
dc.language.isoen
dc.publisherElsevier BV
dc.subjectOscillating water column
dc.subjectPoint-absorber
dc.subjectCapture width factor
dc.subjectWave energy
dc.subjectWave power
dc.subjectWave farm
dc.titlePower capture performance of hybrid wave farms combining different wave energy conversion technologies: The H-factor
dc.typejournal-article
dc.typeJournal Article
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plymouth.volume204
plymouth.publication-statusPublished
plymouth.journalEnergy
dc.identifier.doi10.1016/j.energy.2020.117920
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plymouth.organisational-group/Plymouth/Faculty of Science and Engineering/School of Engineering, Computing and Mathematics
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dcterms.dateAccepted2020-05-18
dc.rights.embargodate2021-5-24
dc.identifier.eissn1873-6785
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