Performance prediction of array arrangement on ducted Composite Material Marine Current Turbines (CMMCTs)

The present paper deals with the flow distribution and power generation of ducted Composite Material Marine Current Turbines (CMMCTs) using Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD). The hydrodynamic performance of CMMCTs in different array arrangement and the influence on each other were investigated and discussed. The numerical results showed the detail of flow distribution in arrays and provided an insight into the design and operation of CMMCTs in order to improve the technical performance. The methodology in the present study may be used to optimize the arrangement of the CMMCTs for possible maximum power generation.

► CMMCTs showed advantages over traditional designs.
► Performance of single CMMCT was evaluated using CFD.
► Effect of array configurations on power generation were investigated.
► Methodology in the study can guide to extract maximum power.