A Case Study of Energy Harvesting by Dynamic Tidal Power in the Persian Gulf

Dynamic Tidal Power (DTP) is one of the most recent methods of exploiting the energy of tides. Although most of the studies regarding this revolutionary method aim at the Yellow and Bohai seas in China, the evaluation of this method in other potential locations in the world is of considerable importance. This study provides preliminary insights and assessments about the use of this method in Faror strait in the Persian Gulf. By using a 3D numerical model of a full-scale domain, the maximum water level difference between the two sides of the DTP dam is found to be about 1.2 meters at the maximum water speed in the strait with a total available power of 760 MW. Furthermore, among the existing technologies for electric generators, a direct-drive permanent magnet synchronous generator has proved to be the best choice for the electric power generation system. Moreover, it has been concluded that power electronic converters are required to make the generated voltage compatible with the grid voltage.