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E3S Web Conf.
Volume 437, 2023
The 5th International Conference on Green Environmental Engineering and Technology (IConGEET2023)
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Article Number | 04005 | |
Number of page(s) | 8 | |
Section | Green Manufacturing and Technologies | |
DOI | https://doi.org/10.1051/e3sconf/202343704005 | |
Published online | 16 October 2023 |
Computational Fluid Dynamics-based Simulation and Design of a Horizontal Tidal Turbine System
Faculty of Ocean Engineering Technology and Informatics, Universiti Malaysia Terengganu, 21030 Kuala Nerus, Terengganu, Malaysia
* Corresponding author: zannuar@umt.edu.my
Tidal phenomena, the rhythmic rise and fall of sea waters due to gravitational forces among celestial bodies like the Sun, Earth, and moon, offer a dependable source of renewable energy. Tidal energy, with its predictability and high energy density, is an attractive sustainable option. Tapping into this energy requires a specialized device, the tidal turbine, where the rotor plays a vital role. The rotor converts the kinetic energy of incoming tides into useful mechanical energy, evaluated through thrust, torque, and power efficiency. This study focuses on designing a horizontal tidal turbine using a three-dimensional Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) model with ANSYS Fluent software. Input parameters are based on real-world measurements of the average current velocity of 1 m/s obtained using Acoustic Doppler Current Profiler (ADCP). The paper serves two purposes: validating the applied design approach and analysing crucial design factors. By confirming design compatibility and assessing factor properties, the research contributes to optimizing tidal turbine efficiency and its feasibility as a sustainable energy source.
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