Statistical investigation of wave power potential in the North Aegean Sea
Clean Technologies and Environmental Policy, cilt.25, sa.6, ss.1949-1971, 2023 (SCI-Expanded, Scopus)
- Yayın Türü: Makale / Tam Makale
- Cilt numarası: 25 Sayı: 6
- Basım Tarihi: 2023
- Doi Numarası: 10.1007/s10098-023-02483-6
- Dergi Adı: Clean Technologies and Environmental Policy
- Derginin Tarandığı İndeksler: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus, IBZ Online, ABI/INFORM, Agricultural & Environmental Science Database, Aqualine, CAB Abstracts, Compendex, Environment Index, Greenfile, INSPEC, Pollution Abstracts, Public Affairs Index, Veterinary Science Database, Civil Engineering Abstracts
- Sayfa Sayıları: ss.1949-1971
- Anahtar Kelimeler: Mean wave period, North Aegean Sea, Ocean power, Significant wave height, Wave energy
- Çukurova Üniversitesi Adresli: Evet
Özet
Wave energy is recognized as a significant renewable energy source with a high energy density and very low environmental impact. Today, in parallel with the developments in wave energy technologies, the interest of designers, investors and researchers increases rapidly. Knowledge of wave characteristics is needed to construct and plan wave energy generation systems in any basin. In this respect, determining the probability distribution function of the mean wave period and significant wave height is of vital importance for optimum and reliable planning, and installation of wave energy generation systems. The aim of this study is to examine wave power potential in the North Aegean Sea using the Weibull and Rayleigh probability density models in order to achieve the intended results, a data set such as hourly significant wave height, mean wave period, and wave direction covering one year were used. In agreement with the calculation results, the annual average wave power potential, mean wave period, and significant wave height of this buoy measurement point in the North Aegean Sea were obtained as 1.0145 kW/m, 4.1702s, and 0.5573 m, respectively. This information is essential for power plant operators and policy makers to define the development opportunities, benefits, and costs of developing Turkey's wave energy converter industry. Graphical abstract: [Figure not available: see fulltext.]