TY - RPRT
TI - Wave Energy Converter Effects on Wave Fields: Evaluation of SNL-SWAN and Sensitivity Studies in Monterey Bay CA
AU - Roberts, J
AU - Chang, G
AU - Magalen, J
AU - Jones, C
AB - A modified version of an industry standard wave modeling tool was evaluated, optimized, and utilized to investigate model sensitivity to input parameters and wave energy converter (WEC) array deployment scenarios. Wave propagation was investigated downstream of the WECs to evaluate overall near- and far-field effects of WEC arrays. The sensitivity study illustrated that wave direction and WEC device type were most sensitive to the variation in the model parameters examined in this study. Generally, the changes in wave height were the primary alteration caused by the presence of a WEC array. Specifically, WEC device type and subsequently their size directly resulted in wave height variations; however, it is important to utilize ongoing laboratory studies and future field tests to determine the most appropriate power matrix values for a particular WEC device and configuration in order to improve modeling results.
DA - 2014/09//
PY - 2014
SP - 77
PB - Sandia National Laboratories (SNL)
SN - SAND2014-17460 537346
UR - https://www.osti.gov/biblio/1156934
LA - English
KW - Marine Energy
KW - Wave
KW - Changes in Flow
KW - Physical Environment
ER -