Efficiency and survivability analysis of a point-absorber wave energy converter using DualSPHysics

P Ropero-Giralda, AJC Crespo, B Tagliafierro… - Renewable Energy, 2020 - Elsevier
Abstract Smoothed Particle Hydrodynamics (SPH) method is used here to simulate a
heaving point-absorber with a Power Take-Off system (PTO). The SPH-based code …

[HTML][HTML] A numerical study of a taut-moored point-absorber wave energy converter with a linear power take-off system under extreme wave conditions

B Tagliafierro, I Martínez-Estévez, JM Domínguez… - Applied Energy, 2022 - Elsevier
Probably the biggest challenge for wave energy is to ensure survival in harsh offshore
conditions, in order to reduce costs for offshore repair operations and downtime, and …

SPHydro: Promoting smoothed particle hydrodynamics method toward extensive applications in ocean engineering

HG Lyu, PN Sun, XT Huang, YX Peng, NN Liu… - Physics of …, 2023 - pubs.aip.org
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SPH simulation and experimental validation of the dynamic response of floating offshore wind turbines in waves

Z Tan, PN Sun, NN Liu, Z Li, HG Lyu, RH Zhu - Renewable Energy, 2023 - Elsevier
The SPH (smoothed particle hydrodynamics) method coupled with a mooring analysis
program is adopted to investigate the accuracy of the SPH method in simulating the …

Enhancement of δ-SPH for ocean engineering applications through incorporation of a background mesh scheme

Y You, A Khayyer, X Zheng, H Gotoh, Q Ma - Applied Ocean Research, 2021 - Elsevier
Abstract The improved Smoothed Particle Hydrodynamics (SPH) method with numerical
diffusive terms, which is referred to as δ-SPH, has been widely applied into the studies of …

Derivation of an improved smoothed particle hydrodynamics model for establishing a three-dimensional numerical wave tank overcoming excessive numerical …

HG Lyu, PN Sun, PZ Liu, XT Huang, A Colagrossi - Physics of Fluids, 2023 - pubs.aip.org
This paper presents an improved smoothed particle hydrodynamics (SPH) model through a
rigorous mathematical derivation based on the principle of virtual work, aiming at …

[HTML][HTML] Numerical assessment of a tension-leg platform wind turbine in intermediate water using the smoothed particle hydrodynamics method

B Tagliafierro, M Karimirad, I Martínez-Estévez… - Energies, 2022 - mdpi.com
The open-source code DualSPHysics, based on the Smoothed Particle Hydrodynamics
method for solving fluid mechanics problems, defines a complete numerical environment for …

DualSPHysics simulations of spillway hydraulics: a comparison between single-and two-phase modelling approaches

S Gu, W Zheng, H Wu, C Chen… - Journal of Hydraulic …, 2022 - Taylor & Francis
This technical note presents the DualSPHysics application to spillway hydraulics, and an
extensive comparison has been made between the single-water and two-phase water–air …

Numerical investigation on the hydrodynamic behavior of a floating breakwater with moon pool through a coupling SPH model

J Cui, X Chen, PN Sun, MY Li - Ocean Engineering, 2022 - Elsevier
The moon pool opened in a floating structure significantly affects its wave attenuating
performance. In this paper, the hydrodynamic behaviors of several floating breakwaters with …

Multiphase SPH analysis of a breaking wave impact on elevated structures with vertical and inclined walls

KA Pawitan, M Garlock, S Wang - Applied Ocean Research, 2024 - Elsevier
Elevated structures are prevalent along shorelines that are susceptible to storm surge
flooding to improve coastal resilience. In this work, we explore the influence of front wall …