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Experimental Investigation of Hydrodynamic Behaviour of Floating Solar Power Plant

Shahi Savandi, Reza | 2024

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  1. Type of Document: M.Sc. Thesis
  2. Language: Farsi
  3. Document No: 58469 (08)
  4. University: Sharif University of Technology
  5. Department: Mechanical Engineering
  6. Advisor(s): Khorasanchi, Mahdi
  7. Abstract:
  8. With the growing global demand for renewable energy, floating solar power plants have emerged as an innovative and practical technology. This study focuses on the design, analysis, and testing of a novel floating solar power plant under various operational conditions. Initially, a laboratory-scale model, including pontoons and a supporting structure for solar panels, was designed. The pontoons were optimized to enhance stability, reduce hydrodynamic resistance, and maintain system equilibrium against waves and load variations. In the hydrostatic analysis phase, the draft was found to be 8.39 cm, the freeboard 26.61 cm, and the trim and heel angles were measured as zero degrees. These results demonstrated that the designed structure could maintain balance and stability under different environmental conditions. Subsequently, experimental tests were conducted in a towing tank to examine the system’s dynamic behavior and hydrodynamic resistance. The data collected included forces acting on the hull, drag coefficients, and Response Amplitude Operator (RAO) curves, which illustrated the system’s response to varying wave excitations and flow velocities. The results showed that the maximum RAO for Heave was 0.8954 and for Pitch was 0.6509 at a frequency of 0.4223 Hz. The towing test results indicated that at a velocity of 1.5 m/s, flow turbulence and low-pressure zones behind the pontoons increased the hull resistance, with a drag coefficient of 0.4437. The findings highlight the importance of optimizing pontoon design and employing advanced techniques to mitigate hydrodynamic effects. This research represents a significant step toward advancing floating solar power plant technology, offering recommendations for future research and design improvements
  9. Keywords:
  10. Hydrodynamic Analysis ; Experimental Modeling ; Renewable Energy Resources ; Floating Solar PV ; Pontoon Design ; Response Amplitude Operator (RAO)

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