Is the Oyster a 2D device? An in-depth view of the Oscillating Wave Surge Converter dynamics
Speaker: Dr. Emiliano Renzi (UCD)
Date: Friday 25th May 2012
Abstract:
This talk has been stimulated by a fruitful exchange of ideas in recent workshops and conferences. Despite many encouraging results in experimental and numerical modelling, doubts are still in place concerning the reliability of the Oyster as an efficient device to harness energy from water waves. The main objection is that such a device, characterised by a very large surface area, behaves almost as a two-dimensional body, for which the optimum efficiency is as much as 50%. A mathematical model of the Oyster dynamics will be introduced to conquer the third dimension and confute this common disbelief.
Location: Merrion Seminar Room (ground floor, Block 9-10 Nexus UCD, Belfield Office Park)
Series: Wave Group Seminar Series
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