Semi-submersible non-axial current generators based on improving current energy conversion efficiency

Abstract

Abstract With the development and utilization of ocean current energy, how to improve the efficiency of ocean current energy utilization has become the focus of attention in many countries. In this paper, the optimal design of the structure of the ocean current generator is mainly used to improve the energy capture power and the conversion efficiency of the ocean current energy unit under the condition of low flow rate. The effect of peripheral fluid growth on the generator is analyzed using finite element analysis. The three-dimensional finite element model of the semi-submersible axial-current generator is established by using the ANSYS finite element method, and the calculation and analysis of the peripheral fairing are simplified. Through finite element calculation and analysis, the velocity cloud diagram and velocity linear vector diagram are obtained, respectively. The results show that the semi-submersible axial current generator has the ability to start and generate electricity at low velocity and can use the current resources for power supply in situ. Its application can maximize the current capture and greatly improve the utilization rate of current energy.