One of the most interesting characteristics of the Wave Energy Converters (WEC) based on the overtopping principle is their capability of being integrated into conventional harbor structures. However, in these cases Particular attention must be drawn to the structural stability and the nature of loadings exerted on the device. This paper presents CFD experiments on a composite breakwater including an upright section and a sloping crown simulating a WEC. The hydrodynamic forces caused by the overtopping process onto the inner face of the structure are analyzed, with a Particular focus on the impulsive events.
A CFD study on impact wave loadings exerted behind overtopping type WECs
Dentale, Fabio;DI LEO, ANGELA
2018-01-01
Abstract
One of the most interesting characteristics of the Wave Energy Converters (WEC) based on the overtopping principle is their capability of being integrated into conventional harbor structures. However, in these cases Particular attention must be drawn to the structural stability and the nature of loadings exerted on the device. This paper presents CFD experiments on a composite breakwater including an upright section and a sloping crown simulating a WEC. The hydrodynamic forces caused by the overtopping process onto the inner face of the structure are analyzed, with a Particular focus on the impulsive events.File in questo prodotto:
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