LiftWEC deliverable 3.6 - Part I: Dataset from 3D validation simulations of LiftWEC device using a high-fidelity RANS model

This dataset contains numerical simulation results obtained from 3D-validation studies of the high-fidelity RANS model employed in the LiftWEC project. The case identifiers (ID) correspond to the case numbering employed in the experimental reference cases defined by École Centrale de Nantes. It is highly recommended to read the corresponding project reports on numerical modelling (D3.6) and on experimental modelling (D4.5, D4.6, D4.7, D4.8) which are also available in the LiftWEC community on zenodo (https://zenodo.org/communities/liftwec/).

The cases comprise simulations of a rotor at constant velocity in calm water and regular waves in full 3D simulations. It further includes 2D simulation results of a rotor at constant rotational velocity in irregular waves and at variable velocity in monochromatic waves.

All loads in the data set are given in force per unit span length (N/m), torque and power output is given as values per unit span as well. Wave elevation data up and down-wave of the rotor is given in (m).