Abstract
Abstract Oscillating water column (OWC) ocean wave energy recovery device is a popular technology in current wave energy research, which possesses the advantages of a sturdy structure and low-maintenance requirements. The device recovers energy by unidirectional rotation in the reciprocating airflow generated by an impulse turbine. Its operational performance depends on the flow efficiency of the core component, the air turbine. In this paper, a prototype impulse turbine with blades tip clearance of 1 mm was considered, and the SST k-ω turbulence model is used to calculate the operating performance of the air turbine at different operating points. The calculation result shows that the efficiency of the turbine under the optimal operating conditions is about 51.41%. When the flow coefficient is less than 0.8, the primary focus of energy loss in the rotor occurs at the blade tip. The low flow rate leads to a high inlet angle causing fluid friction. In these small flow conditions, the pressure drop at the leaf top gap is cantered on the inlet, and the speed in the gap flow field is significantly reduced. When the flow coefficient is greater than 1.4, the concentration of energy loss in the rotor primarily occurs within the flow channel, where the high-velocity air causing a local high-speed zone.
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