MATEC Web of Conferences (Jan 2019)

Towards a turbulence characterization in tidal energy sites. First results of THYMOTE project

  • Guillou Sylvain,
  • Filipot Jean-François,
  • Thiébot Jérôme,
  • Germain Grégory,
  • Chaplain Nicolas,
  • Ikheunnicheu Maria,
  • Duart Rui,
  • Gaurier Benoît,
  • Bourgoin Adrien,
  • Mercier Philippe,
  • Ata Riadh,
  • Laverne Jérôme,
  • Benhamadouche Sofiane,
  • Pieterse Aline,
  • Maisondieu Christophe,
  • Poizot Emmanuel,
  • Poirier Jean-Charles,
  • Auvray Cédric,
  • Droniou Elois,
  • Arramounet Valentin,
  • Pinon Grégory

DOI
https://doi.org/10.1051/matecconf/201926105002
Journal volume & issue
Vol. 261
p. 05002

Abstract

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Tidal turbine will be installed in area with high current and high turbulence level. A characterisation of this last is required. The aim of the project THYMOTE is to characterize and understand the generation of eddies from smaller to several tens of meters. Three technics are used: Numerical modelling, Physical modelling, field measurements. Physical and numerical modelling show clearly the appearance of the eddies close to the bottom in presence of dunes or rocks and their motion towards the free surface.