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

Radfar, S; Panahi, R; Majidi Nezhad, M; Neshat, M

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

Radfar, S Panahi, R Majidi Nezhad, M Neshat, M

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Citation:: SUSTAINABILITY, 2022, 14, (3)
Issue Date:: 2022-02-01

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Field	Value	Language
dc.contributor.author	Radfar, S
dc.contributor.author	Panahi, R
dc.contributor.author	Majidi Nezhad, M
dc.contributor.author	Neshat, M https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9537-9513
dc.date.accessioned	2023-03-19T21:16:49Z
dc.date.available	2023-03-19T21:16:49Z
dc.date.issued	2022-02-01
dc.identifier.citation	SUSTAINABILITY, 2022, 14, (3)
dc.identifier.issn	2071-1050
dc.identifier.issn	2071-1050
dc.identifier.uri	http://hdl.handle.net/10453/167579
dc.description.abstract	<jats:p>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%.</jats:p>
dc.language	English
dc.publisher	MDPI
dc.relation.ispartof	SUSTAINABILITY
dc.relation.isbasedon	10.3390/su14031664
dc.rights	info:eu-repo/semantics/openAccess
dc.subject	12 Built Environment and Design
dc.title	A Numerical Methodology to Predict the Maximum Power Output of Tidal Stream Arrays
dc.type	Journal Article
utslib.citation.volume	14
utslib.for	12 Built Environment and Design
pubs.organisational-group	/University of Technology Sydney
pubs.organisational-group	/University of Technology Sydney/Faculty of Engineering and Information Technology
utslib.copyright.status	open_access	*
dc.date.updated	2023-03-19T21:16:48Z
pubs.issue	3
pubs.publication-status	Published
pubs.volume	14
utslib.citation.issue	3

Abstract:

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%.

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