Date of Award
2013
Document Type
Thesis
Publication Status
Version of Record
Submission Date
October 2026
Thesis/Dissertation Advisor [Chair]
Ghenai, Chaouki
Abstract
The goal of this Thesis is to demonstrate, through experimentation, that ocean waves have a positive effect on the performance of an offshore wind turbine. A scale model wind turbine was placed into a wave tank that was completely covered and fitted with a variable speed fan to create different wind and wave conditions for testing. Through testing, different power coefficient vs. tip speed ratio graphs were created and a change in power coefficient was observed between steady operating conditions and operating conditions with waves. The results show a promising increase in power production for offshore wind turbines when allowed to operate with the induced motion caused by the amplitude and frequency of water waves created.
Extent
72 p.
Recommended Citation
Isaza, Francisco, "Experimental analysis of the effect of waves on a floating wind turbine" (2013). Electronic Theses and Dissertations 2010 - 2019. 768.
https://digitalcommons.fau.edu/etd_general_6/768
Identifier
FA0004026
Comments
Includes bibliography.|Thesis (M.S.)--Florida Atlantic University, 2013.|Includes bibliography.