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Hydrodynamics

Interactions between fluids and device structures.

Hydrodynamics refers to the interactions between fluids and device structures. In the context of marine renewable energy, hydrodynamics is typically discussed in relation to array effects, performance, and control. Common focuses of research include, recovery from turbulent wake fields and how this affects device spacing within a tidal array, as well as performance testing in different conditions. Hydrodynamic studies may involve experimental analysis of wake characteristics or the use of computational fluid dynamics modeling.

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Marine Energy Documents Related to Hydrodynamics

Tethys Engineering is a knowledge hub that contains documents and resources about the technical aspects of marine energy development. The table below contains all of the documents in the Tethys Engineering Knowledge Base associated with Hydrodynamics.

Total: 2176

Title Author Date Type of Content Technology Collection Method Engineering
Mixed Wave Energy arrays, re-thinking wave array configurations: A hydrodynamics based approach Raghavan, V., Metrikine, A. , Lavidas, G. Journal Article Wave, Point Absorber, Oscillating Wave Surge Converter Modeling Array Effects, Control, Hydrodynamics, Performance
Hydrodynamics of spar mounted OTEC system: An experimental and numerical study Nasma Noor, N.V., Srineash, V.K., Behera, M. Journal Article OTEC, Open-Cycle Lab Data, Modeling Hydrodynamics, Mooring, Structural
Parametric study on the absorbed power of the rigid and modular oscillating wave surge converters Khani, M., Ghassemi, H., Ghafari, H. Journal Article Wave, Oscillating Wave Surge Converter Modeling Hydrodynamics, Performance, Power Take Off
Influence of dynamic modeling approaches on the hydrodynamic pressure regeneration on floating structures Tan, J. , Lavidas, G., Bingham, H. Journal Article Wave Modeling Hydrodynamics, Structural
Horizontal-axis tidal turbine array simulation based on blade-section model (BSM) in two-dimensional space Aljber, M., Lee, H-S. Journal Article Current, Tidal Lab Data, Modeling Array Effects, Hydrodynamics
Hydrodynamic investigation of a novel wave-powered unmanned surface vehicle Zabihi, M., Sricharan, V., Karayel, A. Journal Article Wave Lab Data, Modeling, Scale Device Hydrodynamics
Feasibility study of a tidal energy site in the Piscataqua River, New Hampshire, using large-eddy simulation Aksen, M., Anjiraki, M., Craig, J. Journal Article Current, Tidal, Riverine Field Data, Modeling Hydrodynamics, Performance
Persistence of inlet conditions in the near-grid region of active-grid turbulence Hanzla, M., Ruhl, C., Banerjee, A. Journal Article Current, Tidal Modeling Hydrodynamics
The in-stream renewable energy potential of rivers for remote communities in the global Arctic Kirby, K., Rennie, C., Nistor, I. Journal Article Current, Riverine Field Data, Modeling Hydrodynamics, Performance
Energy-harvesting dynamics analysis of a vertical-axis tidal turbine considering multi-degree-of-freedom motion interaction effects using the lattice Boltzmann method Yin, M., Ji, R., Zheng, J. Journal Article Current, Cross Flow Turbine Modeling Hydrodynamics, Performance
Wave focusing over tidal turbine wakes Draycott, S., Mullings, H., Ouro, P. Journal Article Current, Tidal Modeling Array Effects, Hydrodynamics
Wave energy converters as offshore wind farm guardians: a pathway to resilient ocean systems Vitale, O., Haji, M Journal Article Wave, Point Absorber, Oscillating Wave Surge Converter Lab Data, Modeling Hydrodynamics
Representation of Tidal Turbine Support Structures in a Regional-Scale 3D Hydrodynamic Model and Their Effects on Wake Prediction Lam, R., Spence, N., Tan, T. Journal Article Current, Tidal Modeling Hydrodynamics, Substructure
Influence of inter-device spacing on performance and blade loads in staggered arrays of tidal current turbines Badshah, M., Badshah, S., Rehman, Z. Journal Article Current, Tidal Modeling Array Effects, Hydrodynamics
Effect of blade number and blade area ratio on the hydrodynamic performance of open-center ducted tidal turbine Kouhzad-Naei, S. , Ghassemi, H., Nowruzi, H. Journal Article Current, Axial Flow Turbine, Tidal Modeling Hydrodynamics, Structural
Integrated performance and risk assessment of co-located wave energy and offshore aquaculture systems under operational uncertainty Bao, M., Arzaghi, E., Abbassi, R. Journal Article Wave, Point Absorber Modeling Hydrodynamics, Performance
Prediction of Scale Effects on Tidal Turbines with the Reynolds Scaling Method Min, G., Kim, K., Yun, H. Journal Article Current, Axial Flow Turbine, Tidal Modeling Hydrodynamics, Structural
Convergence in Marine Energy Converter Development: Design, Experimental Validation, and Community Engagement Vijayasankar, V. Thesis Wave, Oscillating Wave Surge Converter Modeling Hydrodynamics, Power Take Off
Second-order wave excitation forces in WEC-Sim/MOST: Implementation, experimental validation, and code-to-code comparison Issoglio, D., Shabara, M., Petracca, E. Journal Article Wave Modeling Hybrid Devices, Hydrodynamics, Mooring
Simulation of tidal turbine array using coupled Computational Fluid and Rigid Body Dynamics Rehman, Z., Badshah, S., Badshah, M. Journal Article Current, Tidal Modeling Array Effects, Hydrodynamics
Hydrodynamic performance of oscillating water column wave energy converter arrays of offshore hybrid aquaculture–energy platforms Habeeb, B., Abdel-Maksoud, M. Journal Article Wave, Oscillating Water Column Modeling Array Effects, Hydrodynamics, Performance
Numerical investigation on the hydrodynamics and wake characteristics of ducted and bare tidal turbines under wave conditions Mei, Y., Jing, F., Wang, X. Journal Article Current, Tidal Lab Data, Modeling Hydrodynamics, Performance, Structural
Design optimization and hydrodynamic performance analysis of bidirectional horizontal-axis tidal turbine Wang, S., Li, S., Bian, B. Journal Article Current, Tidal Modeling Hydrodynamics, Structural
A Preliminary Evaluation of a Concept of Multiple Cold Water Pipe System for a Floating OTEC Plant Hisamatsu, R., Utsunomiya, T. Journal Article OTEC Modeling Hydrodynamics, Performance, Structural
Quantifying the Influence of Motion Damping on Co-Located Wind and Wave Energy Devices Ritchie, E., Gubesch, E. Journal Article Wave, Point Absorber Lab Data, Modeling, Full Scale, Scale Device Hybrid Devices, Hydrodynamics, Substructure
Performance and wake characteristics of a tidal stream turbine under coupled surge-heave motions Lin, L., Yuan, J., Zhou, B. Journal Article Current, Axial Flow Turbine, Tidal Modeling Hydrodynamics, Performance, Structural
Power generation maximization framework with particle swarm optimization for ocean current turbine farms Ondes, E., Sultan, C., VanZwieten, J. Journal Article Current, Ocean Current Modeling Array Effects, Hydrodynamics, Performance
Hydrodynamic performance of full-scale tidal current turbine arrays wakes in tandem and parallel configurations Zou, T, Gu, Y., Liu, H. Journal Article Current, Axial Flow Turbine, Tidal Modeling, Full Scale Array Effects, Hydrodynamics
OTEC-Assisted Mariculture Integrated with Symbiotic Anemone–Zooxanthellae Systems: A Numerical Investigation for Sustainable Coastal Applications Ökten, M. Journal Article OTEC Hydrodynamics
Experimental study of surface wave effects on a horizontal axis tidal turbine: loads and wake dynamics investigation Dufour, M., Gaurier, B., Germain, G. Journal Article Current, Axial Flow Turbine, Tidal Lab Data Hydrodynamics, Structural
Geometrical parameter’s effects on the hydrodynamic characteristics of the horizontal axis open-center ducted tidal turbine Naei, S., Ghassemi, H., Nowruzi, H. Journal Article Current, Tidal Modeling Hydrodynamics, Performance
Impact of a downstream cylindrical centrifugal reverse osmosis module on tidal turbine performance and wake recovery Turkyilmaz, A., Prince, H., Usta, M. Journal Article Current, Tidal Modeling Hydrodynamics, Performance, Structural
Optimal Design of Horizontal-Axis Tidal Turbine Rotor Based on the Orthogonal Test Method Zhang, X., Liu, Y., Wang, C. Journal Article Current, Axial Flow Turbine Modeling Hydrodynamics, Performance, Structural
Effects of the shared mooring system on hydrodynamic and power capture of oscillating water column wave energy converter arrays Wei, C., Huang, S., Wang, J. Journal Article Wave, Oscillating Water Column Modeling Hydrodynamics, Mooring, Performance
Numerical investigation on the survivability of a novel oscillating body with adjustable draft system Xi, C., Tan, J., Lavidas, G. Journal Article Wave Modeling Hydrodynamics, Performance, Power Take Off
Electro-mechanical tide-to-wire model of a horizontal-axis tidal turbine undergoing turbulent flow Ortega, A., Sousounis, M., Shek, J. Journal Article Current, Axial Flow Turbine, Tidal Modeling Control, Grid Integration, Hydrodynamics, Performance
Effect of immersion depth on hydrodynamic characteristics of a horizontal-axis tidal turbine Wang, H., Wang, X., Gao, X. Journal Article Current, Axial Flow Turbine, Tidal Modeling Hydrodynamics, Performance
Multiphysics analysis of a flexible oscillating water column wave energy converter with dielectric elastomer membrane Huang, Y., Xiao, Q., Yang, L. Journal Article Wave, Oscillating Water Column Modeling Hydrodynamics, Performance
Influence of the swing-arm length and oscillation frequency on energy harvesting performance of the oscillating hydrofoil in swing-arm mode Xu, J., Yao, Y., Diao, W. Journal Article Current, Oscillating Hydrofoil Lab Data, Modeling Hydrodynamics, Performance
Hydrodynamic characteristics of a tidal turbine under Multi-DOF motion Li, C., Zhang, Y., Zheng, Y. Journal Article Current, Axial Flow Turbine, Tidal Modeling Hydrodynamics, Structural
Investigation on Wake Characteristics of Two Tidal Stream Turbines in Tandem Using a Mobile Submerged PIV System Jung, S., Lee, H., Jang, I. Journal Article Current, Axial Flow Turbine, Tidal Lab Data Array Effects, Hydrodynamics, Performance
Investigation of flow and energy characteristics of counter-rotating horizontal axis tidal turbine Wei, X., Zhang, W., Wang, X. Journal Article Current, Axial Flow Turbine Modeling Hydrodynamics, Performance, Structural
Cavitation phenomenon and noise characteristics of the tidal current turbine with leading-edge tubercles Fan, M., Xu, L., Hong, Z Journal Article Current, Axial Flow Turbine, Tidal Lab Data, Modeling Acoustics, Hydrodynamics, Structural
Turbulence characteristics and anisotropy in the wake of a tidal turbine under bathymetry-induced shear flow Chen, L., Cai, S., Sun, Z. Journal Article Current, Axial Flow Turbine, Tidal Lab Data, Scale Device Hydrodynamics
Role of preload in determining the performance enhancement of tidal turbines by passive pitch Sunil, P., Frankowski, K., Young, A. Journal Article Current, Axial Flow Turbine Lab Data, Modeling, Scale Device Hydrodynamics, Performance, Structural
Controlling tip vortices and cavitation through tip permeability for tidal turbines Liu, Y., Tan, J., Willden, R. Journal Article Current, Axial Flow Turbine, Tidal Modeling Hydrodynamics, Structural
Effect of duct designs and external separated vortex on the performance of bidirectional ducted tidal turbines Liu, S., Zhang, J., Sun, K. Journal Article Current, Axial Flow Turbine Modeling Hydrodynamics, Performance, Substructure
Investigation of the hydrodynamic performance of a novel small moored tidal-current turbine with Banki rotor Hu, Y., Mao, Z., Li, B. Journal Article Current, Axial Flow Turbine Modeling Hydrodynamics, Performance
Tethered undersea kite turbine for tidal energy harvesting: A numerical design study Falatoori, A., Riasi, A., Tryggvason, G. Journal Article Current, Kite, Tidal Modeling Hydrodynamics, Performance
Parameterized Airfoil Design and Optimization for Vertical-Axis Tidal Turbines Li, L., Wang, X., Hu, X. Journal Article Current, Cross Flow Turbine, Tidal Lab Data, Modeling Hydrodynamics, Performance, Structural
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