Coupling Code for Real-Time Simulation of a Wave Energy Converter

This paper discusses the fluid–structure interaction in the context of moving parts in the structure that can influence the interface between fluid and structure. A coupling code is developed that can fully couple the fluid–structure interaction using different black box solvers and, at the same time, provide a complete picture of the real-time problem. The coupling code is tested using a numerical model of a cube-shaped floating buoy subjected to a theoretical wave model of sinusoidal form. The power generated by the buoy and the power calculated by the code are in agreement with each other.