Performance of Wells turbines for use in small-scale oscillating water columns

Dorrell, D.G. and Hsieh, M.F. (2008) Performance of Wells turbines for use in small-scale oscillating water columns. In: Proceedings of the Eighteenth (2008) International Offshore and Polar Engineering Conference, Vancouver, Canada, 6-11 July, 2008. International Society of Offshore and Polar Engineers: Cupertino, Calif., USA, pp. 393-400. ISBN 9781880653708

Abstract

This paper will assess the viability of small Wells turbines for oscillating water columns. The paper reports on a complete assessment of the integration of the system. It begins with a study using computational fluid dynamic analysis of a small double stage turbine. The analysis is carried though to assess performance under reciprocating airflow conditions. Experimental data will be put forward from the mounting of a turbine on a small-scale oscillating water column. The turbine will be connected to a DC machine to act as the generator for the system. While the system is simply a demonstrator, information about the column dynamics and turbine sizing is obtained.

• Item Type: Book Sections
• Status: Published
• Glasgow Author(s) Enlighten ID: Dorrell, Dr David
• Authors: Dorrell, D.G., and Hsieh, M.F.
• Subjects: T Technology > TK Electrical engineering. Electronics Nuclear engineering
• College/School: College of Science and Engineering > School of Engineering > Electronics and Nanoscale Engineering
• Publisher: International Society of Offshore and Polar Engineers
• ISBN: 9781880653708