Akademik Veri Yönetim Sistemi
4th International Naval Architecture and Maritime Symposium (Int-Nam 2023), İstanbul, Türkiye, 11 - 13 Ekim 2023, ss.1-4
One of the main concern of wave energy converter (WEC)
is capability of wave energy. However, besides the great potential of energy
generation of the devices, the knowledges of durability has not been
sufficiently investigated. Therefore, this study focused on coastal protection
structures based on experimental and numerical studies to obtain local and
global loads acting on model scale of WEC.
The wave interaction with the front and coastal
structure components of the Wave Energy Converter (WEC) is monitored using an
array of pressure and strain gauges that span the entire panel length. This
monitoring enables the observation of wave characteristics, including run-up,
run-down, and impulsive loads during impact events. To capture the dynamic
evolution of the incoming wave, a high-speed digital camera is employed.
Furthermore, the natural frequency of the WEC’s front plate is determined by
calculating the wetting area using image processing techniques during wave
impact. To ensure a comprehensive understanding of the physical phenomena
involved, all measurement systems are effectively synchronized. Additionally, a
numerical model is developed to gain deeper insights into the wave impact
scenario and facilitate the determination of the natural frequency that matches
the front plate and the cavity beneath the wave tip.