In this work, two new profiles at the leading-edge tubercles of the tidal turbine have been proposed to predict the hydrodynamic performance and obtain more power production than the original blade with a smooth leading edge. A computational method based on the Reynolds-Averaged Navier-Stokes (RANS) is employed for predicting the hydrodynamic performance of the tidal turbine. The turbulent model of the (shear stress transport) has been used. A three-bladed tidal turbine with the NREL’s S814 foil section is selected. The numerical results of the power coefficient against tip speed ratio (TSR) show a good agreement in comparison with the experimental data. Then, two new profiles of tubercles, namely zigzag (ZZ) and absolute sinus (AS), at the leading-edge with 0.1 chord length height at each section, are proposed. The results of the power and torque coefficients are significantly increased, especially at higher TSRs.
Hydrodynamic performance and the power production of the tidal turbine by new profiles at the leading-edge tubercles
Ships and Offshore Structures ; 18 , 6 ; 875-885
2023-06-03
11 pages
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