A lumped parameter model to explain the cause of the hysteresis in OWC-Wells turbine systems for wave energy conversion
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DOI: 10.1016/j.apor.2019.101994
Abstract: Abstract A Wells turbine is an axial-flow turbine consisting of a rotor usually with symmetric (uncambered) blades staggered at a 90 degree angle relative to the machine’s axis. This turbine is used within oscillating water… read more here.
Keywords: wells turbine; lumped parameter; hysteresis; cause hysteresis ... See more keywords
Reply to: Discussion on “performance analysis of wells turbine blades using the entropy generation minimization method” by Shehata, A. S., Saqr, K. M., Xiao, Q., Shahadeh, M. F. and Day, A
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DOI: 10.1016/j.renene.2017.10.108
Abstract: Abstract With great interest, the authors have read the comments made by Ghisu et al. on our recent paper [1] published in Renewable Energy. The comments severely criticizes our methodology and results, which actually provide us… read more here.
Keywords: wells turbine; method; generation minimization; entropy generation ... See more keywords
A detailed analysis of the unsteady flow within a Wells turbine
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DOI: 10.1177/0957650917691640
Abstract: Sea wave energy is one of the main renewable energy resources. Its exploitation is relatively simple and determines a minimum impact on the environment. The system that is most often used for wave energy harvesting… read more here.
Keywords: wells turbine; energy; water; oscillating water ... See more keywords
CFD Investigation of a Hybrid Wells Turbine with Passive Flow Control
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DOI: 10.3390/en16093851
Abstract: In the past decade, there has been renewed interest in wave energy harvesting utilizing oscillating water columns (OWC), one of the most well-studied wave energy harnessing technologies. In the OWC, pneumatic power from ocean waves… read more here.
Keywords: flow control; passive flow; wells turbine;