Abstract
In this paper, the effect of an Offshore Wind Farm (OWF) on the surrounding wave field is numerically investigated in frequency domain, using a BEM numerical model based on the potential flow theory. The analysis is performed for regular waves of various periods and incident wave directions and for irregular waves with variable peak period and significant wave height. Specific cases of regular and irregular waves are compared, revealing the differences between the regular wave model and the real sea state. By numerically simulating the incident wave and the scattering effects caused by the OWF, indications are provided regarding the impact of the OWF on the local wave climate.
Highlights
In recent years, the increasing energy demand has led to a growing interest in the efficient exploitation of renewable energy sources
The impact of an Offshore Wind Farm (OWF) consisting of fixedbottom Offshore Wind Turbines (OWTs) on the surrounding wave field is numerically investigated in the frequency domain under the action of both regular and irregular waves
In the case of regular waves, the diffracted wave field as well as the scattered one resulting from the existence of the examined OWF depends strongly on the incident wave direction
Summary
The increasing energy demand has led to a growing interest in the efficient exploitation of renewable energy sources. The impact of an OWF consisting of fixed-bottom OWTs on the surrounding wave field is numerically investigated under the action of both regular and irregular waves.
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