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A Numerical Methodology to Predict the Maximum Power Output of Tidal Stream Arrays

doi: 10.3390/su14031664
Due to its high level of consistency and predictability, tidal stream energy is a feasible and promising type of renewable energy for future development and investment. Numerical modeling of tidal farms is a challenging task. Many studies have shown the applicability of the Blade Element Momentum (BEM) method for modeling the interaction of turbines in tidal arrays. Apart from its well-known capabilities, there is a scarcity of research using BEM to model tidal stream energy farms. Therefore, the main aim of this numerical study is to simulate a full-scale array in a real geographical position. A fundamental linear relationship to estimate the power capture of full-scale turbines using available kinetic energy flux is being explored. For this purpose, a real site for developing a tidal farm on the southern coasts of Iran is selected. Then, a numerical methodology is validated and calibrated for the established farm by analyzing an array of turbines. A linear equation is proposed to calculate the tidal power of marine hydrokinetic turbines. The results indicate that the difference between the predicted value and the actual power does not exceed 6%.
- Sapienza University of Rome Italy
- Torrens University Australia Australia
- Jacobs (Canada) Canada
- "Università degli Studi di Roma 'La Sapienza"" Italy
- Torrens University of Australia Australia
tidal farm, Environmental effects of industries and plants, TJ807-830, TD194-195, Renewable energy sources, Environmental sciences, Blade Element Momentum (BEM); tidal stream energy; hyrokinetic turbines; array layout; tidal farm, hyrokinetic turbines, tidal stream energy, array layout, GE1-350, Blade Element Momentum (BEM)
tidal farm, Environmental effects of industries and plants, TJ807-830, TD194-195, Renewable energy sources, Environmental sciences, Blade Element Momentum (BEM); tidal stream energy; hyrokinetic turbines; array layout; tidal farm, hyrokinetic turbines, tidal stream energy, array layout, GE1-350, Blade Element Momentum (BEM)
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