ORCID
- Michele, Simone: 0000-0002-4082-6929
Abstract
We present a novel mathematical model to investigate the extraction of wave power by flexible elastic floaters. The model is based on the method of dry modes, coupled with a matched eigenfunction expansion. Our model results compare satisfactorily with preliminary data obtained from a demonstrator device, developed at the University of Groningen. We show that the role of elasticity is to increase the number of resonant frequencies with respect to a rigid body, which has a positive effect on wave power output. The mathematical model is then extended to irregular incident waves, described by a JONSWAP spectrum. Our results show that the peak capture factors decrease in irregular waves, as compared to the monochromatic case. However, the system becomes more efficient at non-resonant frequencies. This work highlights the need to scale-up experimental investigations on flexible wave energy converters, which are still a small minority, compared to those on rigid converters.
DOI
10.36688/imej.5.209-218
Publication Date
2022-10-07
Publication Title
International Marine Energy Journal
Volume
5
Issue
2
Organisational Unit
School of Engineering, Computing and Mathematics
Creative Commons License
This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License.
First Page
209
Last Page
218
Recommended Citation
Michele, S., Buriani, F., & Renzi, E. (2022) 'Power extraction from floating elastic plates', International Marine Energy Journal, 5(2), pp. 209-218. Available at: https://doi.org/10.36688/imej.5.209-218
