Numerical and Experimental Identification of the Aerodynamic Power Losses of the ISWEC

• Published in: Journal of marine science and engineering Vol. 8; no. 1; p. 49
• Main Authors: Sirigu, Antonello Sergej, Gallizio, Federico, Giorgi, Giuseppe, Bonfanti, Mauro, Bracco, Giovanni, Mattiazzo, Giuliana
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Basel MDPI AG 01.01.2020
• Subjects: aerodynamic losses; Aerodynamics; Atmospheric models; Atmospheric pressure; Competitiveness; Computational fluid dynamics; Computer applications; Converters; Efficiency; Energy; Energy conversion; experimental testing; Feasibility studies; Fluid dynamics; flywheel; Flywheels; Friction; Friction reduction; Geometry; gyroscope; Hydrodynamics; identification; inertial sea wave energy converter; Innovation; Innovations; iswec; Mathematical analysis; Mathematical models; numerical modelling; Prototyping; Renewable resources; Technological change; Thrust bearings; Wave energy; Wave power

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