IDEAS home Printed from https://ideas.repec.org/a/gam/jeners/v14y2021i4p827-d493874.html
   My bibliography  Save this article

Modelling of a Flow-Induced Oscillation, Two-Cylinder, Hydrokinetic Energy Converter Based on Experimental Data

Author

Listed:
  • Yanfang Lv

    (College of Shipbuilding Engineering, Harbin Engineering University, Harbin 150001, China)

  • Liping Sun

    (College of Shipbuilding Engineering, Harbin Engineering University, Harbin 150001, China)

  • Michael M. Bernitsas

    (Marine Renewable Energy Laboratory, Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI 48105, USA)

  • Mengjie Jiang

    (College of Shipbuilding Engineering, Harbin Engineering University, Harbin 150001, China)

  • Hai Sun

    (Marine Renewable Energy Laboratory, Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI 48105, USA
    College of Aerospace and Civil Engineering, Harbin Engineering University, Harbin 150001, China)

Abstract

The VIVACE Converter consists of cylindrical oscillators in tandem subjected to transverse flow-induced oscillations (FIOs) that can be improved by varying the system parameters for a given in-flow velocity: damping, stiffness, and in-flow center-to-center spacing. Compared to a single isolated cylinder, tandem cylinders can harness more hydrokinetic energy due to synergy in FIO. Experimental and numerical methods have been utilized to analyze the FIO and energy harnessing of VIVACE. A surrogate-based model of two tandem cylinders is developed to predict the power harvesting and corresponding efficiency by introducing a backpropagation neural network. It is then utilized to reduce excessive experimental or computational testing. The effects of spacing, damping, and stiffness on harvested power and efficiency of the established prediction-model are analyzed. At each selected flow velocity, optimization results of power harvesting using the prediction-model are calculated under different combinations of damping and stiffness. The main conclusions are: (1) The surrogate model, built on extensive experimental data for tandem cylinders, can predict the cylinder oscillatory response accurately. (2) Increasing the damping ratio range from 0–0.24 to 0–0.30 is beneficial for improving power efficiency, but has no significant effect on power harvesting. (3) In galloping, a spacing ratio of 1.57 has the highest optimal harnessed power and efficiency compared with other spacing values. (4) Two tandem cylinders can harness 2.01–4.67 times the optimal power of an isolated cylinder. In addition, the former can achieve 1.46–4.01 times the efficiency of the latter. (5) The surrogate model is an efficient predictive tool defining parameters of the Converter for improved energy acquisition.

Suggested Citation

  • Yanfang Lv & Liping Sun & Michael M. Bernitsas & Mengjie Jiang & Hai Sun, 2021. "Modelling of a Flow-Induced Oscillation, Two-Cylinder, Hydrokinetic Energy Converter Based on Experimental Data," Energies, MDPI, vol. 14(4), pages 1-24, February.
    • Handle: RePEc:gam:jeners:v:14:y:2021:i:4:p:827-:d:493874
    as

    Download full text from publisher

    File URL: https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1073/14/4/827/pdf
    Download Restriction: no
    File URL: https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1073/14/4/827/
    Download Restriction: no
    ---><---

    References listed on IDEAS

    as
    1. Sun, Hai & Kim, Eun Soo & Nowakowski, Gary & Mauer, Erik & Bernitsas, Michael M., 2016. "Effect of mass-ratio, damping, and stiffness on optimal hydrokinetic energy conversion of a single, rough cylinder in flow induced motions," Renewable Energy, Elsevier, vol. 99(C), pages 936-959.
    2. Sun, Hai & Ma, Chunhui & Kim, Eun Soo & Nowakowski, Gary & Mauer, Erik & Bernitsas, Michael M., 2017. "Hydrokinetic energy conversion by two rough tandem-cylinders in flow induced motions: Effect of spacing and stiffness," Renewable Energy, Elsevier, vol. 107(C), pages 61-80.
    3. Lund, Henrik, 2007. "Renewable energy strategies for sustainable development," Energy, Elsevier, vol. 32(6), pages 912-919.
    4. Ding, Lin & Zhang, Li & Bernitsas, Michael M. & Chang, Che-Chun, 2016. "Numerical simulation and experimental validation for energy harvesting of single-cylinder VIVACE converter with passive turbulence control," Renewable Energy, Elsevier, vol. 85(C), pages 1246-1259.
    5. Sessarego, Matias & Ramos-García, Néstor & Yang, Hua & Shen, Wen Zhong, 2016. "Aerodynamic wind-turbine rotor design using surrogate modeling and three-dimensional viscous–inviscid interaction technique," Renewable Energy, Elsevier, vol. 93(C), pages 620-635.
    6. Sun, Hai & Bernitsas, Marinos M. & Turkol, Mert, 2020. "Adaptive harnessing damping in hydrokinetic energy conversion by two rough tandem-cylinders using flow-induced vibrations," Renewable Energy, Elsevier, vol. 149(C), pages 828-860.
    7. Yadav, Amit Kumar & Sharma, Vikrant & Malik, Hasmat & Chandel, S.S., 2018. "Daily array yield prediction of grid-interactive photovoltaic plant using relief attribute evaluator based Radial Basis Function Neural Network," Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews, Elsevier, vol. 81(P2), pages 2115-2127.
    Full references (including those not matched with items on IDEAS)

    Most related items

    These are the items that most often cite the same works as this one and are cited by the same works as this one.
    1. Lv, Yanfang & Sun, Liping & Bernitsas, Michael M. & Sun, Hai, 2021. "A comprehensive review of nonlinear oscillators in hydrokinetic energy harnessing using flow-induced vibrations," Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews, Elsevier, vol. 150(C).
    2. Tamimi, V. & Wu, J. & Esfehani, M.J. & Zeinoddini, M. & Naeeni, S.T.O., 2022. "Comparison of hydrokinetic energy harvesting performance of a fluttering hydrofoil against other Flow-Induced Vibration (FIV) mechanisms," Renewable Energy, Elsevier, vol. 186(C), pages 157-172.
    3. Zhang, Baoshou & Mao, Zhaoyong & Wang, Liang & Fu, Song & Ding, Wenjun, 2021. "A novel V-shaped layout method for VIV hydrokinetic energy converters inspired by geese flying in a V-Formation," Energy, Elsevier, vol. 230(C).
    4. Li, Ningyu & Park, Hongrae & Sun, Hai & Bernitsas, Michael M., 2022. "Hydrokinetic energy conversion using flow induced oscillations of single-cylinder with large passive turbulence control," Applied Energy, Elsevier, vol. 308(C).
    5. Zhang, Baoshou & Mao, Zhaoyong & Song, Baowei & Ding, Wenjun & Tian, Wenlong, 2018. "Numerical investigation on effect of damping-ratio and mass-ratio on energy harnessing of a square cylinder in FIM," Energy, Elsevier, vol. 144(C), pages 218-231.
    6. Park, Hongrae & Mentzelopoulos, Andreas P. & Bernitsas, Michael M., 2023. "Hydrokinetic energy harvesting from slow currents using flow-induced oscillations," Renewable Energy, Elsevier, vol. 214(C), pages 242-254.
    7. Zhu, Hongjun & Gao, Yue, 2018. "Hydrokinetic energy harvesting from flow-induced vibration of a circular cylinder with two symmetrical fin-shaped strips," Energy, Elsevier, vol. 165(PB), pages 1259-1281.
    8. Rashki, M.R. & Hejazi, K. & Tamimi, V. & Zeinoddini, M. & Bagherpour, P. & Aalami Harandi, M.M., 2023. "Electromagnetic energy harvesting from 2DOF-VIV of circular oscillators: Impacts of soft marine fouling," Energy, Elsevier, vol. 282(C).
    9. Gu, Mengfan & Song, Baowei & Zhang, Baoshou & Mao, Zhaoyong & Tian, Wenlong, 2020. "The effects of submergence depth on Vortex-Induced Vibration (VIV) and energy harvesting of a circular cylinder," Renewable Energy, Elsevier, vol. 151(C), pages 931-945.
    10. Zhu, Hongjun & Zhao, Ying & Zhou, Tongming, 2018. "CFD analysis of energy harvesting from flow induced vibration of a circular cylinder with an attached free-to-rotate pentagram impeller," Applied Energy, Elsevier, vol. 212(C), pages 304-321.
    11. Zhang, Baoshou & Wang, Keh-Han & Song, Baowei & Mao, Zhaoyong & Tian, Wenlong, 2018. "Numerical investigation on the effect of the cross-sectional aspect ratio of a rectangular cylinder in FIM on hydrokinetic energy conversion," Energy, Elsevier, vol. 165(PA), pages 949-964.
    12. Zhang, Baoshou & Li, Boyang & Fu, Song & Mao, Zhaoyong & Ding, Wenjun, 2022. "Vortex-Induced Vibration (VIV) hydrokinetic energy harvesting based on nonlinear damping," Renewable Energy, Elsevier, vol. 195(C), pages 1050-1063.
    13. Zhang, Baoshou & Song, Baowei & Mao, Zhaoyong & Li, Boyang & Gu, Mengfan, 2019. "Hydrokinetic energy harnessing by spring-mounted oscillators in FIM with different cross sections: From triangle to circle," Energy, Elsevier, vol. 189(C).
    14. Dahai Zhang & Lei Feng & Hao Yang & Tianjiao Li & Hai Sun, 2020. "Vortex-Induced Vibration Characteristics of a PTC Cylinder with a Free Surface Effect," Energies, MDPI, vol. 13(4), pages 1-19, February.
    15. Zhang, Baoshou & Li, Boyang & Li, Canpeng & Yu, Haidong & Wang, Dezheng & Shi, Renhe, 2023. "Effects of variable damping on hydrokinetic energy conversion of a cylinder using wake-induced vibration," Renewable Energy, Elsevier, vol. 213(C), pages 176-194.
    16. Sun, Hai & Bernitsas, Marinos M. & Turkol, Mert, 2020. "Adaptive harnessing damping in hydrokinetic energy conversion by two rough tandem-cylinders using flow-induced vibrations," Renewable Energy, Elsevier, vol. 149(C), pages 828-860.
    17. Shao, Nan & Lian, Jijian & Liu, Fang & Yan, Xiang & Li, Peiyao, 2020. "Experimental investigation of flow induced motion and energy conversion for triangular prism," Energy, Elsevier, vol. 194(C).
    18. Tamimi, V. & Wu, J. & Naeeni, S.T.O. & Shahvaghar-Asl, S., 2021. "Effects of dissimilar wakes on energy harvesting of Flow Induced Vibration (FIV) based converters with circular oscillator," Applied Energy, Elsevier, vol. 281(C).
    19. Zhang, Baoshou & Li, Boyang & Fu, Song & Ding, Wenjun & Mao, Zhaoyong, 2022. "Experimental investigation of the effect of high damping on the VIV energy converter near the free surface," Energy, Elsevier, vol. 244(PA).
    20. Sun, Hai & Ma, Chunhui & Bernitsas, Michael M., 2018. "Hydrokinetic power conversion using Flow Induced Vibrations with nonlinear (adaptive piecewise-linear) springs," Energy, Elsevier, vol. 143(C), pages 1085-1106.

    Corrections

    All material on this site has been provided by the respective publishers and authors. You can help correct errors and omissions. When requesting a correction, please mention this item's handle: RePEc:gam:jeners:v:14:y:2021:i:4:p:827-:d:493874. See general information about how to correct material in RePEc.

    If you have authored this item and are not yet registered with RePEc, we encourage you to do it here. This allows to link your profile to this item. It also allows you to accept potential citations to this item that we are uncertain about.

    If CitEc recognized a bibliographic reference but did not link an item in RePEc to it, you can help with this form .

    If you know of missing items citing this one, you can help us creating those links by adding the relevant references in the same way as above, for each refering item. If you are a registered author of this item, you may also want to check the "citations" tab in your RePEc Author Service profile, as there may be some citations waiting for confirmation.

    For technical questions regarding this item, or to correct its authors, title, abstract, bibliographic or download information, contact: MDPI Indexing Manager (email available below). General contact details of provider: https://www.mdpi.com .

    Please note that corrections may take a couple of weeks to filter through the various RePEc services.

    IDEAS is a RePEc service. RePEc uses bibliographic data supplied by the respective publishers.