Scaling of an Oscillating Water Column Wave Energy ConverterThis project looks at designing a scale model of an oscillating water column to be tested for scaling effects in wave loading and performance. The tests will be undertaken in the 'Great Wave Flume' (GWK) the largest wave tank in the world at the "Coastal Research Center (FZK)" in Hannover, Germany.
The aims and objectives of the project are: - Investigate the scaling of oscillating water columns - Get a better understanding of scaling numbers and important features in scaling oscillating water columns - Design suitable model for testing - Draw and present design A schedule and a work plan of the project can be found by clicking on the following links: 'Schedule' 'Work Plan' |
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This website was created as part of an MEng degree in Mechanical Engineering with Renewable Energy at The University of Edinburgh.
The project started in September of 2012 and will end in April of 2013. The website will give background information on the project, its aims and objectives ,previous work leading up to the project, and tasks to be undertaken for successful completion of the project. This project is being supervised by Dr. Tom Bruce, Senior Lecturer at The University of Edinburgh. |