Numerical study of optimal float geometry for wave energy utilization

Numerical study of optimal float geometry for wave energy utilization

The efficiency of wave energy systems using floats depends largely on the geometric design of the floats. The geometry of the float, e.g. diameter, displacement and radii of curvature, gives rise to wave loads of different magnitudes. The study deals with the calculation of hydrodynamic loads for different float types with a view to optimizing the wave loads for wave energy utilization.