Geometrical Evaluation of an Overtopping Wave Energy Converter Device Subject to Realistic Irregular Waves and Representative Regular Waves of the Sea State That Occurred in Rio Grande—RS

• Published in: Processes Vol. 13; no. 2; p. 335
• Main Authors: Paiva, Maycon da Silveira, Mocellin, Ana Paula Giussani, Oleinik, Phelype Haron, dos Santos, Elizaldo Domingues, Rocha, Luiz Alberto Oliveira, Isoldi, Liércio André, Machado, Bianca Neves
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Basel MDPI AG 01.02.2025
• Subjects: Alternative energy; Alternative energy sources; Coastal zone; Design techniques; Electric generators; Fluid dynamics; Geometry; Hydraulics; Incident waves; Investigations; Laboratories; Methods; Moisture content; Numerical analysis; Overtopping; Renewable energy sources; Renewable resources; Reservoirs; Sea states; Simulation; Software; Turbines; Water content; Water masses; Wave power; Waves; Brazil

Among the various potential renewable energy sources, sea waves offer significant potential, which can be harnessed using wave energy converter (WEC) devices such as overtopping converters. These devices operate by directing incident waves up a ramp into a reservoir. The water then passes through a...