Abstract
The present study investigates the hydraulic response of the wave energy converter Wave Dragon. This is done by peforming model tests in a wave tank in the Hydraulics & Coastal Engineering Laboratory at Aalborg University. In the model tests a floating scale model (length scale 1:50) of the Wave Dragon is subjected to irregular, long crested irregular and short crested sea conditions corresponding to typical situations under which the Wave Dragon will produce power. Furthermore two situations corresponding to extreme storm conditions are tested.
The objective of the study is to determine the wave induced forces in the moorings and in the junction between the reflectors and the reservoir part, and motions of the Wave Dragon situated in different sea conditions.
The objective of the study is to determine the wave induced forces in the moorings and in the junction between the reflectors and the reservoir part, and motions of the Wave Dragon situated in different sea conditions.
| Originalsprog | Engelsk |
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| Udgivelsessted | Aalborg |
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| Forlag | Hydraulics & Coastal Engineering Laboratory, Department of Civil Engineering, Aalborg University |
| Antal sider | 45 |
| Status | Udgivet - 1999 |
Emneord
- Wave Dragon
- Hydraulic Responses
- Wave Energy Converters
- Model Tests