A BEM-Based Model of a Horizontal Axis Tidal Turbine in the 3D Shallow Water Code SHYFEM

We present a novel 3D implementation of horizontal axis tidal turbine (HATT) in the shallow water hydrostatic code SHYFEM. The uniqueness this work involves blade element momentum (BEM) approach: is parameterized by applying sink terms x and y equations. In way, performance result both flow conditions turbine’s geometric characteristics. For these reasons, model suitable for farm-layout studies, since it able to predict realistic behavior every farm, considering surrounding field. Moreover, use code, reproduce coastal morphology, bathymetry wind, tide effects, allows studying farms environments.