Abstract
The paper describes the optimization of the crest levels and geometrical layout of the SSG structure, focusing on maximizing the obtained potential energy in the overtopping water. During wave tank testing at AAU average overtopping rates into the individual reservoirs have been measured. The initial tests led to an expression describing the derivative of the overtopping rate with respect to the vertical distance. Based on this, numerical optimizations of the crest levels, for a number of combinations of wave conditions, have been performed. The hereby found optimal crest levels have been tested in the wave tank and further optimizations of the geometry have been carried out.
| Original language | English |
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| Title of host publication | Proceedings of 6th European Wave and Tidal Energy Conference : EWTEC 2005 : 6th Reflectors to Focus Wave Energy |
| Number of pages | 8 |
| Publisher | Department of Mechanical Engineering, University of Strathclyde |
| Publication date | 2005 |
| Publication status | Published - 2005 |
| Event | European Wave and Tidal Energy Conference - Glasgow, United Kingdom Duration: 29 Aug 2005 → 2 Sept 2005 Conference number: 6 |
Conference
| Conference | European Wave and Tidal Energy Conference |
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| Number | 6 |
| Country/Territory | United Kingdom |
| City | Glasgow |
| Period | 29/08/2005 → 02/09/2005 |
Bibliographical note
PDF for print: 8 pp.Keywords
- 6th EWTEC
- Crest Levels
- SSG Structures
- Energy
- Overtopping Waters
- Water Energy