Full-Scale Artificial Ocean Wave Generation for Wave Energy Converter Performance Testing

Title: Full-Scale Artificial Ocean Wave Generation for Wave Energy Converter Performance Testing

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October 26, 2016

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Han, H.; de Rijk, L. (2016). Full-Scale Artificial Ocean Wave Generation for Wave Energy Converter Performance Testing [Presentation]

Agenda

▪ Why need a full-scale wave flume?

▪ Unique design of U-bend Twin Wave Flume

▪ CFD simulation for the Twin Wave Flume

▪ Design and testing of a 120kW Flap-type Wave Maker

▪ Introduction of Drakoo-B WEC 10kW full-scale prototype