Abstract
The paper describes the wave induced loading on the overtopping based wave energy converter Wave Dragon. Focus is put on the junction between the main body and the reflector, also called the "shoulder part", where large cross sectional forces and bending moments acts. There are two main objectives for this paper, first to verify the FEM results obtained by Niras, Danish society in charge of the finite element modelling and structural design, and then to make a first experimental fatigue analysis of a particular part of the Wave Dragon. This last part shall be considered as an exercise for the further work that is to be done for the fatigue analysis, and which is not part of this paper.
| Original language | English |
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| Title of host publication | Proceedings of the Third CA-OE Workshop : System Design, Construction, Reliability and Safety, Amsterdam, 30-31 March, 2006 |
| Number of pages | 15 |
| Publisher | Coordination Action on Ocean Energy (CA-OE) : Sixth Framework Programme |
| Publication date | 2006 |
| Publication status | Published - 2006 |
| Event | The Third CA-OE Workshop : System Design, Construction, Reliability and Safety - Amsterdam, Netherlands Duration: 30 Mar 2006 → 31 Mar 2006 |
Conference
| Conference | The Third CA-OE Workshop : System Design, Construction, Reliability and Safety |
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| Country/Territory | Netherlands |
| City | Amsterdam |
| Period | 30/03/2006 → 31/03/2006 |
Bibliographical note
PDF for print: 15 pp.Keywords
- CA-OE
- Wave Energy Converters
- Wave Dragon
- Wave Induced Stress
- Nissum Bredning
- Nissum Bredning Model
- Nissum Bredning Prototype