Article ID Journal Published Year Pages File Type
1726479 Ocean Engineering 2011 8 Pages PDF
Abstract
► A computationally efficient method for modelling an array of tidal turbines. ► Demonstrates the importance of rotor generated turbulence and swirl on wake evolution. ► Shows that two staggered rows of turbines perpendicular to flow is optimum.
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Physical Sciences and Engineering Engineering Ocean Engineering
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Modelling tidal current turbine wakes using a coupled RANS-BEMT approach as a tool for analysing power capture of arrays of turbines
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