Abstract
Preliminary results of a numerical model developed to detail spatial and temporal assessment of theoretically available near shore wave energy, and potential wave energy extracting sites, along the Sri Lankan coast is presented in this paper. Wave energy is estimated applying Danish Hydraulic Institute's Mike 21 Spectral Wave (SW) module. The model is developed and applied covering an area along the coast line of entire country extending from 315000 to 640000 mE, and 602000 to 1164000 mN. Model was run with boundary inputs of wind and wave, based on long term measured, and long term hindcast directional wave data available at seven locations, which are well distributed around the country. Model calibration and validation are carried out based on long term measured directional wave data at Colombo, Sri Lanka. Based on the estimated wave energy density maps, and spatial and temporal energy variations, Hambantota, in South East coast is identified as the most feasible location for wave energy harnessing. Annual and seasonal availability of the wave energy, for Hambantota area, at 25 m depth, were looked into in detail. In the above area, mean annual energy potential was estimated as 10 kW/m at 25 m depth, whereas maximum annual potential energy was estimated as 36 kW/m. During South West monsoon, where high waves are present, the mean energy potential is estimated as 15 kW/m.Recorded Presentation from the vICCE (YouTube Link): https://youtu.be/dPa9istaB7A
Highlights
Investigating additional energy resources is needed with continuous population growth, and resulting increase of energy demand
The present study looked into available wave energy along the Sri Lankan coast
Estimate of potential wave energy is based on a numerical model, and measured and hindcast long term directional wave data at seven locations, which are well distributed around the country
Summary
Investigating additional energy resources is needed with continuous population growth, and resulting increase of energy demand. Based on Cornett (2008), estimated available wave energy for Sri Lanka is about 10 kW/m. Estimate of potential wave energy is based on a numerical model, and measured and hindcast long term directional wave data at seven locations, which are well distributed around the country.
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