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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: 2201

Title Author Date Type of Content Technology Collection Method Engineering
Assessment of oscillating water column performance: Influence of wave steepness at various chamber lengths and bottom slopes Kharati-Koopaee, M., Fathi-Kelestani, A. Journal Article Wave, Oscillating Water Column Modeling Hydrodynamics, Performance
A numerical study on the performance of a superhydrophobic coated very low head (VLH) axial hydraulic turbine using entropy generation method Haghighi, M., Merghavami, S., Ghorani, M. Journal Article Current, Axial Flow Turbine Modeling Hydrodynamics, Materials, Performance
The Unsteady Hydrodynamic Response of Lightly Loaded Tidal Turbines Ha, T., Sharma, R. Journal Article Current, Tidal Modeling, Scale Device Hydrodynamics
A blind comparative study of focused wave interactions with floating structures (CCP-WSI Blind Test Series 3) Ransley, E. Journal Article Wave Hydrodynamics
Hydrodynamic optimization of the geometry of a sloped-motion wave energy converter Rodriguez, C., Rosa-Santos, P., Taveira-Pinto, F. Journal Article Wave, Point Absorber Lab Data, Modeling, Scale Device Hydrodynamics
Flow structures in wake of a pile-supported horizontal axis tidal stream turbine Zhang, J., Lin, X., Wang, R. Journal Article Current, Axial Flow Turbine, Tidal Lab Data Hydrodynamics, Substructure
Impact of turbulence on power production by a free-stream tidal turbine in real sea conditions Sentchev, A., Thiébaut, M., Schmitt, F. Journal Article Current, Tidal Hydrodynamics, Performance
Experimental investigation of directional hydrodynamic coefficients and the effects on wave force due to spreading angles Yee Ng, C., Adha Tuhaijan, S., Abdul Fattah, M. Journal Article Wave Lab Data, Modeling Hydrodynamics, Structural
Mapping the wake of a full-scale floating tidal turbine platform Guerra, M., Hay, A., Karsten, R. Presentation Current, Cross Flow Turbine, Tidal Field Data Hydrodynamics
Hydrodynamic Investigation of a Dual-Cylindrical OWC Wave Energy Converter Integrated into a Fixed Caisson Breakwater Wan, C., Yang, C., Fang, Q. Journal Article Wave, Oscillating Water Column Modeling Hydrodynamics
Hydrodynamic behavior and oxygen transfer performance of a new device utilizing wave energy to transport surface water to deep ocean zones Yin, Z., Zhang, H., Ma, L. Journal Article Wave Hybrid Devices, Hydrodynamics
Experimental investigation on the hydrodynamic performance of a cylindrical dual-chamber Oscillating Water Column device Ning, D., Zhou, Y., Mayon, R. Journal Article Wave, Oscillating Water Column Lab Data, Modeling, Scale Device Hydrodynamics, Performance
A Wavelet Threshold Denoising-Based Imbalance Fault Detection Method for Marine Current Turbines Li, Z., Wang, T., Wang, Y. Journal Article Current Lab Data, Modeling Hydrodynamics, Structural
The influence of dredging for locating a tidal stream energy farm Álvarez, M., Ramos, V., Carballo, R. Journal Article Current, Tidal Modeling Hydrodynamics
A Markovian approach to power generation capacity assessment of floating wave energy converters Arzaghi, E., Abaei, M., Abbassi, R. Journal Article Wave, Point Absorber Modeling Hydrodynamics, Performance
Unsteady hydrodynamics of tidal turbine blades Scarlett, G., Viola, I. Journal Article Current, Tidal Modeling, Full Scale Hydrodynamics, Performance
Validation of a CFD-based numerical wave tank model for the power production assessment of the wavestar ocean wave energy converter Windt, C., Davidson, J., Ransley, E. Journal Article Wave, Point Absorber Modeling, Test Center, Scale Device Hydrodynamics, Performance, Power Take Off
Assessment of a Hydrokinetic Energy Converter Based on Vortex-Induced Angular Oscillations of a Cylinder Malefaki, I., Konstantinidis, E. Journal Article Current, Vortex-Induced Vibration Modeling Hydrodynamics, Performance, Structural
On the hydrodynamic performance of a vertical pile-restrained WEC-type floating breakwater Chen, Q., Zang, J., Birchall, J. Journal Article Wave, Point Absorber Modeling Hydrodynamics, Performance, Structural
Multi-objective optimization of hydrofoil geometry used in horizontal axis tidal turbine blade designed for operation in tropical conditions of South East Asia Nandagopal, R., Narasimalu, S. Journal Article Current, Axial Flow Turbine Field Data, Modeling Hydrodynamics, Performance
Hydrodynamic performance of a dual-floater hybrid system combining a floating breakwater and an oscillating-buoy type wave energy converter Zhang, H., Zhou, B., Vogel, C. Journal Article Wave, Overtopping, Oscillating Wave Surge Converter Modeling Hybrid Devices, Hydrodynamics, Performance
Performance of a hydrokinetic turbine using a theoretical approach Hazim, S., El Ouatouati, A., Taha Janan, M. Journal Article Current, Axial Flow Turbine Modeling Hydrodynamics, Performance
A numerical tool for modelling oscillating wave surge converter with nonlinear mechanical constraints Brito, M., Canelas, R., García-Feal, O. Journal Article Wave, Oscillating Wave Surge Converter Modeling Hydrodynamics, Power Take Off
On the calibration of a WEC-Sim model for heaving point absorbers Tosdevin, T., Giassi, M., Thomas, S. Conference Paper Wave, Point Absorber Modeling Hydrodynamics, Performance
The performance of the three-float M4 wave energy converter off Albany, on the south coast of western Australia, compared to Orkney (EMEC) in the U.K. Santo, H., Taylor, P., Stansby, P. Journal Article Wave, Point Absorber Lab Data, Modeling Hydrodynamics, Performance, Structural
Numerical modelling of three-dimensional wave-current interactions in complex environment: Application to Alderney Race Bennis, A., Furgerot, L., du Bois, P. Journal Article Current, Tidal Hydrodynamics
Linear and nonlinear hydrodynamic models for dynamics of a submerged point absorber wave energy converter Schubert, B., Robertson, W., Cazzolato, B. Journal Article Wave, Point Absorber Modeling Hydrodynamics
A comprehensive assessment of turbulence at a tidal-stream energy site influenced by wind-generated ocean waves Thiébaut, M., Filipot, J-F., Maisondieu, C. Journal Article Current, Tidal Field Data Hydrodynamics
Experimental and numerical comparisons of a dual-flap floating oscillating surge wave energy converter in regular waves Ruehl, K., Forbush, D., Yu, Y. Journal Article Wave, Oscillating Wave Surge Converter Lab Data, Modeling, Scale Device Hydrodynamics, Performance
Measuring the Effects of Hurricanes on Major Ocean Currents and Implications for Ocean Energy Devices Baxley, W., VanZwieten, J., Small, N. Conference Paper Current, Ocean Current Field Data, Modeling Hydrodynamics
Performance of an Array of Oblate Spheroidal Heaving Wave Energy Converters in Front of a Wall Loukogeorgaki, E., Boufidi, I., Chatjigeorgiou, I. Journal Article Wave Modeling Array Effects, Hydrodynamics, Performance
The Effect of Mooring Line Parameters in Inducing Parametric Resonance on the Spar-Buoy Oscillating Water Column Wave Energy Converter Giorgi, G., Gomes, R., Bracco, G. Journal Article Wave, Oscillating Water Column Modeling Hydrodynamics, Mooring
Minimizing erosive wear through a CFD multi-objective optimization methodology for different operating points of a Francis turbine Aponte, R., Teran, L., Grande, J. Journal Article Current, Tidal Modeling Hydrodynamics, Performance, Structural
Comparison of synthetic turbulence approaches for blade element momentum theory prediction of tidal turbine performance and loads Togneri, M., Pinon, G., Carlier, C. Journal Article Current, Axial Flow Turbine Modeling Hydrodynamics, Performance, Structural
Hydrodynamic performance of a floating breakwater as an oscillating-buoy type wave energy converter Zhang, H., Zhou, B., Vogel, C. Journal Article Wave, Oscillating Wave Surge Converter, Attenuator Modeling Hydrodynamics, Performance
Theoretical Evaluation of the Hydrodynamic Characteristics of Arrays of Vertical Axisymmetric Floaters of Arbitrary Shape in front of a Vertical Breakwater Konispoliatis, D., Mavrakos, S., Katsaounis, G. Journal Article Wave Modeling Array Effects, Hydrodynamics
State space model of an array of oscillating water column wave energy converters with inter-body hydrodynamic coupling Gaebele, D., Magana, M., Brekken, T. Journal Article Wave, Oscillating Water Column Modeling Hydrodynamics
Efficient Nonlinear Hydrodynamic Models for Wave Energy Converter Design—A Scoping Study Davidson, J., Costello, R. Journal Article Wave Modeling Hydrodynamics
Non-isentropic study of a closed-circuit oscillating-water-column wave energy converter Benreguig, P., Vicente, M., Crowley, S. Journal Article Wave, Oscillating Water Column Modeling Hydrodynamics
Duct and blade design for small-scale floating tidal current turbine development and CFD-based analysis of power performance Im, H., Hwang, T., Kim, B. Journal Article Current, Tidal Modeling Hydrodynamics, Performance
Sensitivity of OWC performance to air compressibility López, I., Carballo, R., Taveira-Pinto, F. Journal Article Wave, Oscillating Water Column Modeling Hydrodynamics, Performance
State Estimation and Wave Excitation Force Estimation and Prediction for Wave Energy Converters Using Extended Kalman Filters Davis, A. Thesis Wave Lab Data, Modeling, Scale Device Control, Hydrodynamics
Hydrodynamic performance of a floating offshore OWC wave energy converter: An experimental study Singh, U., Abdussamie, N., Hore, J. Journal Article Wave, Oscillating Water Column Lab Data, Scale Device Hydrodynamics, Performance
Hydrodynamic performance analysis of an integrated wave energy absorption system Krishnendu, P., Balaji, R. Journal Article Wave Lab Data, Modeling Hydrodynamics, Performance
Experimental investigation of the performance of a sidewall-constrained tidal turbine fence Ettema, S., McNaughton, J., Vogel, C. Book Chapter Current, Tidal Lab Data, Modeling Hydrodynamics, Performance, Structural
Wave scattering by a floating porous elastic plate of arbitrary shape: A semi-analytical study Zheng, S., Meylan, M., Fan, L. Journal Article Modeling Hydrodynamics, Structural, Substructure
Influence of Central Platform on Hydrodynamic Performance of Semi-Submerged Multi-Buoy Wave Energy Converter Hu, Y., Yang, S., He, H. Journal Article Wave, Oscillating Wave Surge Converter Modeling Hydrodynamics, Performance, Structural
Near Trapping Effect on Wave-Power Extraction by Linear Periodic Arrays Ning, D., He, Z., Gou, Y. Journal Article Wave Modeling Array Effects, Hydrodynamics
Evaluation of RANS and SRS methods for simulation of the flow around a circular cylinder in the sub-critical regime Pereira, F., Vaz, G., Eca, L. Journal Article Modeling Hydrodynamics
High-Resolution Regional Wave Hindcast for the U.S. Alaska Coast Yang, Z., Wu, W., Wang, T. Report Wave Field Data, Modeling Hydrodynamics
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