AquaBuOY scale 1:10 - Energinet.dk
AquaBuOY scale 1:10 - Energinet.dk
AquaBuOY scale 1:10 - Energinet.dk
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significant wave heights up to about 1 meter compares well to a <strong>scale</strong> test of 1:<strong>10</strong> and this ratio was chosenfor the test.Physical dimensions:Parameter Model Scale factor Full <strong>scale</strong><strong>10</strong>Float diameter 0,7 meter <strong>10</strong> 7Float height 0,48 meter <strong>10</strong> 4,8Displaced volume 185 litre <strong>10</strong> 3 185 m 3Accelerator tube diameter 0,46 meter <strong>10</strong> 4,65 meterAccelerator tube length 3 meter <strong>10</strong> 30 meterRated absorbed Power 86 watt <strong>10</strong> 3,5 273 kWSignificant wave height (at rated power) 0,5 meter <strong>10</strong> 5 meterAverage wave period (at rated power) 2,3 seconds <strong>10</strong> 0,5 7,5 secondsChoice of model Fabrication and MaterialThe <strong>scale</strong> model is constructed in PVC and build by Brønnum Plast using as far as possible standard tubedimensions as shown on the photo below. The lower bulb on the tube was designed to reduce the dragresistance of the heave motion.The PVC model of the <strong>AquaBuOY</strong> in <strong>scale</strong> 1:<strong>10</strong>,Left: the float and the by-pass section,Right: the lower part of the acceleration tube with the bulb below.5
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