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: 2113

Title Author Date Type of Content Technology Collection Method Engineering
Performance enhancement of low speed current savonius tidal turbines through adding semi-cylindrical deflectors Samadi, M., Hassanabad, M., Mozafari, A. Journal Article Current, Cross Flow Turbine, Tidal Modeling Hydrodynamics, Performance, Structural
Optimal control and performance evaluation of an inerter-based point absorber wave energy converter Sun, T., Zhang, Z. Journal Article Wave, Point Absorber Modeling Control, Hybrid Devices, Hydrodynamics, Performance, Structural
Exploitation potential of tidal current energy in Southern China seas Wen, Y., Lin, P. Journal Article Current, Tidal Field Data, Modeling Hydrodynamics, Performance
A Numerical Performance Analysis of a Rim-Driven Turbine in Real Flow Conditions Song, K., Kang, Y. Journal Article Current, Tidal Modeling Hydrodynamics, Performance
Developing an empirical model for added turbulence in a wake of tidal turbine Shariff, K., Guillou, S. Conference Paper Current, Axial Flow Turbine Modeling Hydrodynamics, Structural
A deep learning-based optimization framework of two-dimensional hydrofoils for tidal turbine rotor design Wang, L., Xu, J., Luo, W. Journal Article Current, Axial Flow Turbine, Tidal Modeling Hydrodynamics, Performance, Structural
The effects of surge motion on the dynamics and wake characteristics of a floating tidal stream turbine under free surface condition Peng, B., Zhang, Y., Zheng, Y. Journal Article Current, Axial Flow Turbine, Tidal Lab Data, Modeling Hydrodynamics, Performance
Hydrodynamic performance of a mono-tangent backward-rotating impeller based on tidal current energy utilization Wu, Z., Xu, Q., Ling, C-M. Journal Article Current, Cross Flow Turbine, Tidal Modeling Hydrodynamics, Performance
A Review of the Linear Generator Type of Wave Energy Converters’ Power Take-Off Systems Ahamed, R., McKee, K., Howard, I. Journal Article Wave, Point Absorber Control, Hydrodynamics, Performance, Power Take Off
Hydrodynamic Analysis of a Novel Modular Floating Structure System Integrated with Floating Artificial Reefs and Wave Energy Converters Li, Y., Ren, N., Li, X. Journal Article Wave Modeling Hydrodynamics, Mooring, Performance, Power Take Off, Substructure
Coupled Dynamic Analysis of a Bottom-Fixed Elastic Platform with Wave Energy Converters in Random Waves Heo, S., Koo, W., Kim, M-H. Journal Article Wave, Attenuator Modeling Hydrodynamics, Performance, Power Take Off, Substructure
Numerical Investigation of Multi-Floater Truss-Type Wave Energy Convertor Platform Jin, R., Wang, J., Chen, H. Journal Article Wave Modeling Hydrodynamics, Substructure
Experimental Modelling of Point-Absorber Wave Energy Converter Arrays: A Comprehensive Review, Identification of Research Gaps and Design of the WECfarm Setup Vervaet, T., Stratigaki, V., Backer, B. Journal Article Wave, Point Absorber Lab Data Array Effects, Control, Hydrodynamics, Structural
Flow effects of finite-sized tidal turbine arrays in the Chacao Channel, Southern Chile Soto-Rivas, K., Richter, D., Escauriaza, C. Journal Article Current, Tidal Field Data, Modeling Array Effects, Hydrodynamics
Design and optimization of a bidirectional rim-generator turbine runner: Hydraulic performance optimization and structure strength evaluation Luo, Y., Cao, J., Wang, Z. Journal Article Current, Axial Flow Turbine Modeling Hydrodynamics, Performance, Structural
Low-frequency energy capture and water wave attenuation of a hybrid WEC-breakwater with nonlinear stiffness Jin, H., Zhang, H., Xu, D. Journal Article Wave, Point Absorber Modeling Control, Hybrid Devices, Hydrodynamics, Performance
A parametric study on the hydrodynamics of tidal turbine blade deformation Zilic de Arcos, F., Vogel, C., Wilden, R. Journal Article Current, Axial Flow Turbine, Tidal Modeling Hydrodynamics
Traveling wave turbine - An internal flow energy absorption mode based on the traveling wave motion Zhu, Q., Ma, Q., Qi, Y. Journal Article Wave Modeling Hydrodynamics, Structural
Performance and near-wake analysis of a vertical-axis hydrokinetic turbine under a turbulent inflow Dhalwala, M., Bayram, A., Oshkai, P. Journal Article Current, Cross Flow Turbine, Tidal Modeling Hydrodynamics, Performance
Experimental investigation on wake and thrust characteristics of a twin-rotor horizontal axis tidal stream turbine Zhang, J., Zhou, Y., Lin, X. Journal Article Current, Axial Flow Turbine, Tidal Lab Data, Modeling Array Effects, Hydrodynamics, Structural
Datasets for turbulence characterization collected with AD2CPs in potential tidal energy sites in Australia Perez, L., Cossu, R., Grinham, A. Journal Article Current, Tidal Field Data Hydrodynamics
The opportunity of using wave energy converters in a Mediterranean hot spot Re, C., Manno, G., Basile, A. Journal Article Wave, Point Absorber, Attenuator Modeling Hydrodynamics, Performance
Experimental investigation of the upstream turbulent flow modifications in front of a scaled tidal turbine Druault, P., Germain, G. Journal Article Current, Axial Flow Turbine, Tidal Lab Data, Modeling Hydrodynamics, Performance
Enhanced energy harvesting of wave energy converters in site-specific wave climates: A hybrid approach by geometric shape optimization and power take-off control Wang, L., Hu, P., Chen, W. Journal Article Wave, Point Absorber Modeling Control, Hydrodynamics, Performance, Power Take Off, Structural
Investigating the flow dynamics and turbulence at a tidal-stream energy site in a highly energetic estuary Thiébaut, M., Quillien, N., Maison, A. Journal Article Current, Tidal Field Data Hydrodynamics
Experimental Investigation of a New 3d Printed Wells Turbine Under Dynamic Stall Conditions for Wave Energy Conversion Stefanizzi, M., Torresi, M. , Camporeale, S. Journal Article Wave, Oscillating Water Column Lab Data Hydrodynamics, Performance, Structural
Coupled CFD-MBD numerical modeling of a mechanically coupled WEC array Li, X., Xiao, Q., Zhou, Y. Journal Article Wave, Point Absorber Lab Data, Modeling, Scale Device Array Effects, Hydrodynamics, Power Take Off
Numerical Analysis of the Hydrodynamic Loading of a Floating Tidal Turbine Undergoing the Pendulum Motion Bin Osman, M., Willden, R. Journal Article Current, Axial Flow Turbine, Tidal Modeling Control, Hydrodynamics, Structural
Vortex-in-cell simulation of the flow and performance of a Savonius hydraulic turbine with S-shaped blades Takamure, K., Wang, H., Uchiyama, T. Journal Article Current, Riverine Modeling Hydrodynamics, Performance
CFD simulation of floating body motion with mooring dynamics: Coupling MoorDyn with OpenFOAM Chen, H., Hall, M. Journal Article Wave Modeling Hydrodynamics, Mooring, Performance, Substructure
Study of the power performance of a variable-camber hydrofoil used in a flapping tidal stream turbine Dang, H., Jeong, D., Ko, J. Journal Article Current, Tidal Modeling Hydrodynamics, Performance, Structural
Interactions Between Tidal Turbine Wakes: Numerical Study for Shallow Water Application Suhri, G., Rahman, A., Dass, L. Journal Article Current, Tidal Modeling Array Effects, Hydrodynamics
Development of a Hydrokinetic Turbine Backwater Prediction Model for Inland Flow through Validated CFD Models Niebuhr, C., Hill, C., Dijk, M. Journal Article Current, Axial Flow Turbine, Cross Flow Turbine, Riverine Modeling Array Effects, Hydrodynamics, Performance
Hydrodynamic performance of a horizontal cylinder wave energy converter in front of a partially reflecting vertical wall Li, A., Liu, Y., Wang, X. Journal Article Wave, Attenuator Modeling Hydrodynamics, Performance
Optimization of hydraulic power take-off system settings for point absorber wave energy converter Amini, E., Mehdipour, H., Faraggiana, E. Journal Article Wave, Point Absorber Modeling Hydrodynamics, Performance, Power Take Off
Performance prediction of cavitating marine current turbine by BEMT based on CFD Karaalioglu, M., Bal, S. Journal Article Current, Axial Flow Turbine, Tidal Modeling Hydrodynamics, Structural
Principal Parameters Analysis of the Double-Elastic-Constrained Flapping Hydrofoil for Tidal Current Energy Extraction Zhou, J., Yan, W., Mei, L. Journal Article Current, Oscillating Hydrofoil, Tidal Modeling Hydrodynamics
Lattice Boltzmann simulations for multiple tidal turbines using actuator line model Watanabe, S., Hu, C. Journal Article Current, Axial Flow Turbine, Tidal Modeling Array Effects, Hydrodynamics, Performance
Combined Plant and Controller Optimization of an Underwater Energy Harvesting Kite System Naik, K., Beknalkar, S., Reed, J. Journal Article Current, Kite Hydrodynamics, Performance, Structural
Constructive interference effects for tidal turbine arrays McNaughton, J., Cao, B., Nambiar, A. Journal Article Current, Axial Flow Turbine, Tidal Lab Data Array Effects, Hydrodynamics, Performance
A numerical study on the performance of the point absorber Wave Energy Converter integrated with an adjustable draft system Tan, J., Polinder, H., Laguna, A. Journal Article Wave, Point Absorber Modeling Hydrodynamics, Performance, Power Take Off
Wave energy converters design combining hydrodynamic performance and structural assessment Giannini, G., Rosa-Santos, P., Ramos, V. Journal Article Wave, Oscillating Wave Surge Converter Lab Data Hydrodynamics, Structural
Numerical study of power production from tidal energy in the Khuran Channel and its feedback on background hydrodynamics Shariatmadari, D., Siadatmousavi, S., Ershadi, C. Journal Article Current, Tidal Field Data, Modeling Hydrodynamics
Cavitation Inception on Hydrokinetic Turbine Blades Shrouded by Diffuser Picanco, H., Lima, A., Vaz, D. Journal Article Current, Axial Flow Turbine, Cross Flow Turbine Modeling Hydrodynamics, Structural
A numerical performance analysis of a ducted, high-solidity tidal turbine in yawed flow conditions Borg, M., Xiao, Q., Allsop, S. Journal Article Current, Axial Flow Turbine, Tidal Modeling Hydrodynamics, Performance, Structural
Coupled response characteristics of cold water pipe and moored ship for floating OTEC plant Hisamatsu, R., Utsunomiya, T. Journal Article OTEC Modeling Hydrodynamics, Mooring, Performance, Substructure
Numerical investigation on hydrodynamic energy conversion performance of breakwater-integrated oscillating water column-wave energy converters Kim, J-S., Nam, B., Park, S. Journal Article Wave, Oscillating Water Column Modeling Hydrodynamics, Performance
A review on modifications and performance assessment techniques in cross-flow hydrokinetic system Kamal, M., Saini, R. Journal Article Current, Cross Flow Turbine Hydrodynamics, Performance, Structural
Hydrodynamic characteristics of a hybrid oscillating water column-oscillating buoy wave energy converter integrated into a π-type floating breakwater Cheng, Y., Du, W., Dai, S. Journal Article Wave, Oscillating Water Column, Oscillating Wave Surge Converter Modeling Hybrid Devices, Hydrodynamics, Performance
Experimental study of the shear flow effect on tidal turbine blade loading variation Magnier, M., Delette, N., Druault, P. Journal Article Current, Axial Flow Turbine, Tidal Lab Data Hydrodynamics, Structural
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