M. EMRE ULUSAN

Determination of the Wave Energy Potential of Marmara Sea

Abstract

This study aims to determine the wave energy potential of Marmara Sea. For this purpose, wave parameters were simulated by using the 3rd generation Spectral Wave Model (MIKE 21 SW) of Danish Hydraulic Institute. The model was run by using ERA-Interim wind data from the European Center for Medium-Range Weather Forecasts (ECMWF) between the years of 1979 and 2018. Calculated wave parameters were compared against wave measurements obtained from the buoy located at Silivri, Istanbul between the years of 2013 and 2018. Processes of sensitivity analysis, calibration and verification of wave characteristics were performed by using calibration parameters in MIKE 21 SW and statistical error parameters. The wave energy potential was analyzed in terms of the spatial and temporal variations. In 40-year average spatial distribution, the highest mean wave power value reaches up to 0.40 kW/m in the offshore. In addition, in the nearshore areas, the highest mean wave power value reaches up to 0.28 kW/m in the west coast, 0.30 kW/m in the north-north-west coast and 0.34 kW/m in the south coast. This study is important in terms of the long-term study for a period of 40 years and wave modeling analysis in a semi-enclosed sea like the Marmara Sea. The data concerning the wave power and wave energy obtained as a result of the study provides detailed information about the wave energy potential of Marmara Sea.

Biography

He studied a bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering at Karadeniz Technical University. He is studying for a master’s degree in Civil Engineering at Yildiz Technical University. He is studying on “Determination of the Wave Energy Potential of Marmara Sea” in his master thesis.