Abstract The integration of a dual sphere wave energy converter with a chambered breakwater system is found to enhance the performance of both structures. Such an integrated system is well suited for regions that receive medium wave energy potential at an estimated annual mean wave power less than 30 kW/m. The hydrodynamic efficiency of the integrated system is investigated through experiments. The dual sphere wave energy converter was installed near to the porous and impermeable wall of the chambered breakwater system in the integrated system. The power generation capability of the dual sphere wave energy converter exposed to the wave elevations measured inside the chamber is numerically investigated in the present study. The average power generation capability of the dual sphere wave energy converter is found to be enhanced by 63% after integration with the chambered breakwater. The significance of the position of installing the wave energy converter inside the chamber has been highlighted. The economic competitiveness of the wave energy converter is found to be improved after its integration with the chambered breakwater system.

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双球体波浪能转换器与室式防波堤系统集成的性能分析

摘要 双球波能量转换器与分室防波堤系统的集成被发现可以提高两种结构的性能。这种集成系统非常适合以估计的年平均波浪功率小于 30 kW/m 接收中波能量潜力的地区。通过实验研究了集成系统的水动力效率。双球波能量转换器安装在集成系统中靠近分室式防波堤系统的多孔防渗墙附近。在本研究中，对暴露于室内测量的波浪高度的双球波能量转换器的发电能力进行了数值研究。发现双球波能量转换器的平均发电能力在与室式防波堤集成后提高了 63%。将波浪能转换器安装在舱内的位置的重要性得到了强调。发现波浪能转换器与腔式防波堤系统集成后，其经济竞争力得到了提高。