Experimentally Based Model to Size the Geometry of a New OWC Device, with Reference to the Mediterranean Sea Wave Environment

Luca Martinelli, Paolo Pezzutto and Piero Ruol
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Luca Martinelli: ICEA, University of Padova, V. Ognissanti 39, Padova 35129, Italy
Paolo Pezzutto: ICEA, University of Padova, V. Ognissanti 39, Padova 35129, Italy
Piero Ruol: ICEA, University of Padova, V. Ognissanti 39, Padova 35129, Italy

Energies, 2013, vol. 6, issue 9, 1-25

Abstract: This note presents the Seabreath wave energy converter, basically a multi-chamber floating oscillating water column device, and the lumped model used to size its chambers, the ducts and the turbine. The model is based on extensive testing carried out in the wave flume of the University of Padova using fixed and floating models with a dummy power take off and indirect measurement of the produced power. A map with the available energy in the Mediterranean Sea is also proposed, showing possible ideal application sites. The Seabreath is finally dimensioned for a quarter scale test application in the Adriatic Sea, with a 3 kW turbine, and a capacity factor of 40%.

Keywords: air flow modeling; capture width; physical model test; seabreath; wave energy converters; wave energy map (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: Q Q0 Q4 Q40 Q41 Q42 Q43 Q47 Q48 Q49 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2013
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