Abstract
The earlier work on the dynamics of floating structures largely depends on the potential theory based on the assumptions of non-viscous and irrotational flow. However, these models might be faced with several difficulties in modeling the wave-structure problems. The main purpose of this study is to investigate the applicability and validity of the numerical model based on the Navier-Stokes solver in simulating the dynamics of a submerged floating breakwater with impermeable mooring plate. Another objective is to attempt to analyze the performance of the newly developed wave energy converter. The favorable agreement between numerical estimation and experimental data proves the capacity of proposed model in mimicking the dynamics of a submerged rectangular floating breakwater anchored to the bottom using plates.
