Abstract
A numerical wave channel for the simulation of realistic offshore conditions is presented. The methodology combines a nonlinear wave model with a Volume of Fluid calculation to generate an unsteady sea state. A simulation strategy that focuses on capturing wave-current interaction is introduced and is validated with respect to fluid particle kinematics. Finally, a case study is presented that evaluates the flow field of a nonlinear wave simulated in combination with a nonuniform current.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 29-32 |
| Number of pages | 4 |
| Journal | International Journal of Offshore and Polar Engineering |
| Volume | 23 |
| Issue number | 1 |
| State | Published - 2013 |
Keywords
- CFD
- Numerical wave channel
- Offshore engineering
- Tidal stream generators
- Volume of fluid
- Water waves
- Wave-current interaction