Semi-analytical Array Models
B. Child Wave and Tidal Energy Advisory, DNV GL, Bristol, United Kingdom
Abstract
In this chapter, four semi-analytical methods for computing the hydrodynamic interactions in arrays of wave energy converters are presented (the point absorber, plane wave, multiple scattering and direct matrix methods). They all target the same solution, attainable under linear wave theory, but utilize varying degrees of further approximation in the derivation. Many of the methods are based on similar principles and involve explicit mathematical expressions corresponding to intuitive physical quantities. Of the methods detailed here, the direct matrix method is perhaps currently the most popular amongst researchers ...
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