The Effect of Wind Turbine on Sea Flow

Abstract

Indonesia is a maritime country that had quite extensive territorial waters, one of which was located in the East Kalimantan region. Despite having a large enough water area, only 30 percent of new marine products were used. Marine resources, especially fisheries in Indonesia, were very abundant but had not been utilized to the full, so it needs to be made offshore cages with the concept of aquaculture. Pembangkit Listrik Tenaga Bayu (PLTB) was renewable alternative energy for the coastal region. To support the development of this technological innovation, this study discussed the movement of ocean currents under the influence of wind turbines. The governing equation consists of the Shallow Water Equation and the wind turbine model. After the governing equation is formed, the model is solved numerically and the effect of wind turbines on sea flow can be observed. The influence of wind turbines on sea currents is large enough that it needs to be reviewed in the planning of developing wind turbines in the offshore sea area.