Hydrodynamic Impacts of a Marine Renewable Energy Installation on the Benthic Boundary Layer in a Tidal Channel

Shaun Fraser; Vladimir Nikora; Benjamin J. Williamson; Beth E. Scott

doi:10.1016/j.egypro.2017.08.169

Hydrodynamic Impacts of a Marine Renewable Energy Installation on the Benthic Boundary Layer in a Tidal Channel

Shaun Fraser^* (Corresponding Author), Vladimir Nikora, Benjamin J. Williamson, Beth E. Scott

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Abstract

Field measurements of the flow in the benthic boundary layer (BBL) of a tidal channel are presented which compare data collected in the wake of a marine renewable energy installation (MREI) with control data representative of the natural conditions. The results show significant flow modification in the wake of the MREI including a reduction in mean velocity, enhanced turbulence, and the breakdown of the natural structure and dynamics of the BBL. This study provides new information relevant to the environmental impact assessment of MREIs and to the design and consenting of marine renewable energy projects.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	250-259
Number of pages	10
Journal	Energy Procedia
Volume	125
Early online date	14 Sept 2017
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/j.egypro.2017.08.169
Publication status	Published - Sept 2017

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benthic boundary layer
Hydrodynamic impact
marine renewable energy
tidal channel
turbulence
wake dynamics

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