An experimental investigation into non-linear wave loading on horizontal axis tidal turbines

• Published in: Journal of fluids and structures Vol. 84; pp. 199 - 217
• Main Authors: Draycott, S., Payne, G., Steynor, J., Nambiar, A., Sellar, B., Venugopal, V.
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Elsevier Ltd 01.01.2019
• Subjects: Non-linear waves; Scale model testing; Tidal stream turbine; Wave loading; Wave–current interaction; Wave loading; Non-linear waves; Tidal stream turbine; Wave–current interaction; Scale model testing

Tidal turbines are subject to large hydrodynamic loads from combinations of currents and waves, which contribute significantly to fatigue, extreme loading and power flow requirements. Physical model testing enables these loads and power fluctuations to be assessed and understood in a controlled and...