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title: "Fluid-structure interaction modelling of biomimetics"
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author: "Dr. Qing Xiao"
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author: "Prof. Qing Xiao"
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author_link: "https://www.cfd-fsi-xiao.org/"
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organisation: "CFD & FSI-RG, University of Strathclyde, UK"
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title: "Fluid-structure interaction modelling of flexible material wave energy converters"
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title: "Fluid-structure-electricity coupling for flexible wave energy converters"
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author: "Prof. Qing Xiao"
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author_link: "https://www.cfd-fsi-xiao.org/"
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organisation: "CFD & FSI-RG, University of Strathclyde, UK"
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organisation_link: ""
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img: testimonial-strathclyde-2.jpg
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Inspired by aquatic animals’ flexible body and fins, a range of adaptive, flexible materials have attracted attention in Wave Energy Converter (WEC) development in the past decade.
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The specific characteristic of such material is that its shape deforms adapting to the loading applied to it.
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There are several benefits using a flexible material as part of WEC structures.
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In our project “[Bionic Adaptive Stretchable Materials for WEC (BASM-WEC)](https://gow.epsrc.ukri.org/NGBOViewGrant.aspx?GrantRef=EP/V040553/1)” (EP/V040553/1), we aim to develop an analysis and laboratory testing integrity toolbox to reliably design, analyse, and process the state of the art adaptive stretchable materials and structures applicable to WECs.
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To achieve the main objectives, a hydro-elastic analysis tool based on OpenFOAM, CalculiX and preCICE is developed to provide a robust analysis method for prescribing the detailed materials specification required by the desired WEC functionalities.
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Using this tool, fluid-structure interaction simulations are performed to study the performance of different flexible WECs, including flexible Oscillating Water Column (OWC) WEC and Anaconda WEC.
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[Learn more](https://basm-wec.org/)
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Inspired by the streamlined bodies and compliant fins of aquatic animals, a new generation of adaptive, flexible materials has gained significant attention in the development of Wave Energy Converters (WECs) over the past decade. These materials possess the distinctive ability to deform in response to external loading, allowing WEC structures to adapt dynamically to the marine environment. Incorporating flexibility into WEC design offers several advantages, including improved survivability, enhanced hydrodynamic performance, and the potential for integrated energy harvesting mechanisms.
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In our EPSRC-funded project “[Bionic Adaptive Stretchable Materials for WEC (BASM-WEC)](https://gow.epsrc.ukri.org/NGBOViewGrant.aspx?GrantRef=EP/V040553/1)” (EP/V040553/1), we aim to develop a comprehensive numerical and experimental framework to support the reliable design, analysis, and manufacture of state-of-the-art adaptive stretchable materials for wave energy applications.
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To achieve these goals, we have developed a hydro-elastic coupling toolkit based on OpenFOAM, CalculiX, preCICE, and an in-house electricity generation module. This integrated framework provides a robust pathway for specifying detailed material properties tailored to the functional requirements of flexible WEC systems. Using this tool-chain, we conduct fluid–structure–electricity interaction simulations to investigate the behaviour and performance of a range of flexible WEC concepts employing dielectric elastomer generator (DEG) membranes, including flexible Oscillating Water Column (OWC) devices and flexible tubular WECs. [Learn more](https://basm-wec.org/)

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