Shandong Science ›› 2023, Vol. 36 ›› Issue (1): 18-22.doi: 10.3976/j.issn.1002-4026.2023.01.003

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Experimental study on performance of breakwater integrated with oscillating water column wave-energy converter

JI Junna()   

  1. Jihongtan Reservoir Management Station of Shandong Water Diversion Project Operation and Maintance Center, Qingdao 266111, China
  • Received:2022-01-13 Published:2023-02-20 Online:2023-02-08

Abstract:

To investigate the operating performance of breakwater integrated with an oscillating water column wave-energy converter, a model experimental study was performed in the wave flume. An air turbine and an electric generator were used for converting pneumatic power to electricity. Performances of the device under different incident wave conditions were examined. The results show that the wave period has a considerable effect on the performance of breakwater integrated with an oscillating water column and the device shows better performance under long wave period conditions. The device represents low energy conversion efficiency when the incident wave height is small.

Key words: breakwater, oscillating water column, wave energy, experimental study, conversion efficiency

CLC Number: 

  • P753

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