Assessment of Tidal Current Energy Resources in the Pearl River Estuary Using a Numerical Method
Water(2023)
摘要
In this paper, a numerical method is employed to assess tidal current energy resources in the Pearl River Estuary, China. The numerical model for tidal current simulation in the estuary is developed based on the MIKE 21 model, which enables numerical simulations in estuaries, coastal areas, and oceans. The model has a grid resolution that varies from about 2500 m at the open boundary to 500–1000 m inside the estuary. Extensive model validation is performed by comparing the model predictions with field observations of tidal level and velocity at various stations in the Pearl River Estuary. The tidal characteristics are thoroughly analyzed. Energy fluxes and power densities are calculated along selected cross sections to evaluate the feasibility of tidal energy development in the Pearl River Estuary. The results indicate that the distribution of annual average tidal current power density in the Pearl River Estuary generally aligns with the spatial distribution of tidal currents. The annual average power density of tidal energy is typically below 0.10 kW/m2. The theoretical potential of tidal current energy resources in the Pearl River Estuary is assessed to be approximately 11,000 kW.
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assessment of energy resources,MIKE 21,numerical method,pearl river estuary,tidal current energy
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