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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: 2203

Title Author Date Type of Content Technology Collection Method Engineering
The constrained optimisation of small linear arrays of heaving point absorbers. Part I: The influence of spacing McGuinness, J., Thomas, G. Journal Article Wave, Point Absorber Modeling Array Effects, Control, Hydrodynamics, Performance, Structural
Validation of the actuator line method for simulating flow through a horizontal axis tidal stream turbine by comparison with measurements Baba-Ahmadi, M., Dong, P. Journal Article Current, Tidal Modeling Hydrodynamics
The trade-off between tidal-turbine array yield and impact on flow: A multi-objective optimisation problem du Feu, R., Funke, S., Kramer, S. Journal Article Current, Tidal Modeling Array Effects, Hydrodynamics
Siting assessment for Kinetic Energy Turbines: an emplacement study for sea and river applications Lo Zupone, G., Massaro, S., Barbarelli, S. Journal Article Current, Tidal Field Data, Modeling Hydrodynamics
Characteristics of the velocity profile at tidal-stream energy sites Lewis, M., Neill, S., Robins, P. Journal Article Current, Tidal Modeling Hydrodynamics
3D modelling of impacts from waves on tidal turbine wake characteristics and energy output Sufian, S., Li, M., O'Connor, B. Journal Article Current, Tidal Modeling Hydrodynamics
Numerical Simulation and Dynamical Response of a Moored Hydrokinetic Turbine Operating in the Wake of an Upstream Turbine for Control Design Pyakurel, P., VanZwieten, J., Sultan, C. Journal Article Current Modeling Control, Hydrodynamics
Mechanical design and simulation of an onshore four-bar wave energy converter Albert, A., Berselli, G., Bruzzone, L. Journal Article Wave Modeling Hydrodynamics, Performance, Power Take Off
Probabilistic prediction of cavitation on rotor blades of tidal stream turbines Chernin, L., Val, D. Journal Article Current, Tidal Modeling Hydrodynamics
Turbulence dissipation rates from horizontal velocity profiles at mid-depth in fast tidal flows Horwitz, R., Hay, A. Journal Article Current, Tidal Modeling Hydrodynamics
Performance analysis of a single stage modified Savonius hydrokinetic turbine having twisted blades Kumar, A., Saini, R. Journal Article Current, Cross Flow Turbine, Tidal Modeling Hydrodynamics, Structural
Modelling effects of tidal currents on waves at a tidal stream energy site Guillou, N. Journal Article Current, Tidal Modeling Hydrodynamics
Sensitivity of tidal lagoon and barrage hydrodynamic impacts and energy outputs to operational characteristics Angeloudis, A., Falconer, R. Journal Article Current, Tidal Modeling Hydrodynamics
Novel experimental modelling of the hydrodynamic interactions of arrays of wave energy converters Nader, J., Fleming, A., Macfarlane, G. Journal Article Wave Lab Data, Modeling Array Effects, Hydrodynamics, Performance
Large-eddy simulation of a hydrokinetic turbine mounted on an erodible bed Yang, X., Knosronejad, A., Sotiropoulos, F. Journal Article Current, Tidal Modeling Hydrodynamics
Predicted power performance of a submerged membrane pressure-differential wave energy converter Algie, C., Ryan, S., Fleming, A. Journal Article Wave, Pressure Differential Lab Data, Modeling, Scale Device Hydrodynamics, Materials, Performance, Power Take Off, Structural
Modelling tidal stream turbines in a three-dimensional wave-current fully coupled oceanographic model Li, X., Li, M., McLelland, S. Journal Article Current, Tidal Modeling Hydrodynamics
Ocean power technology design optimization van Rij, J., Yu, Y., Edwards, K. Journal Article Wave, Point Absorber Lab Data, Modeling, Scale Device Hydrodynamics, Performance, Structural
Numerical simulations of wake characteristics of a horizontal axis tidal stream turbine using actuator line model Baba-Ahmadi, M., Dong, P. Journal Article Current, Axial Flow Turbine, Tidal Modeling Hydrodynamics
A multi-parametric criteria for Tidal Energy Converters siting in marine and fluvial environments Zupone, G., Massaro, S., Barbarelli, S. Journal Article Current, Tidal Field Data Hydrodynamics
Free-surface flow modeling and simulation of horizontal-axis tidal-stream turbines Yan, J., Deng, X., Korobenko, A. Journal Article Current, Axial Flow Turbine Modeling Hydrodynamics, Performance
Balancing Power Absorption Against Structural Loads With Viscous Drag and Power Takeoff Efficiency Considerations Tom, N., Yu, Y-H., Wright, A. Journal Article Wave, Oscillating Wave Surge Converter Modeling Control, Hydrodynamics, Power Take Off
Optimization of the geometry and the turbine induced damping for fixed detached and asymmetric OWC devices: A numerical study Simonetti, I., Cappietti, L., Elsafti, H. Journal Article Wave, Oscillating Water Column Modeling Hydrodynamics, Performance, Power Take Off
Performance analysis of solo Duck wave energy converter arrays under motion constraints Wu, J., Yao, Y., Zhou, L. Journal Article Wave, Pressure Differential Modeling Array Effects, Hydrodynamics, Performance
Numerical analysis of a diffuser-augmented hydrokinetic turbine Tampier, G., Troncoso, C., Zilic, F. Journal Article Current, Axial Flow Turbine Hydrodynamics, Performance, Structural
Experimental and numerical investigations on the hydrodynamic performance of a floating–moored oscillating water column wave energy converter Elhanafi, A., Macfarlane, G., Fleming, A. Journal Article Wave, Oscillating Water Column Lab Data, Modeling, Scale Device Hydrodynamics, Mooring, Performance, Power Take Off
Behaviour of eigenmodes of an array of oscillating water column devices Chowdhury, S., Manasseh, R. Journal Article Wave, Oscillating Water Column Modeling Array Effects, Hydrodynamics, Performance
A study on the floating bridge type horizontal axis tidal current turbine for energy independent islands in Korea Kim, S., Singh, P., Hyum, B. Journal Article Current, Axial Flow Turbine, Tidal Modeling Hydrodynamics, Structural
Experimental and numerical measurements of wave forces on a 3D offshore stationary OWC wave energy converter Elhanafi, A., Macfarlane, G., Fleming, A. Journal Article Wave, Oscillating Water Column Modeling, Scale Device Hydrodynamics, Performance
Turbulence analysis and multiscale correlations between synchronized flow velocity and marine turbine power production Medina, O., Schmitt, F., Calif, R. Journal Article Current, Ocean Current Modeling Hydrodynamics
Fluctuating loads on a tidal turbine due to velocity shear and turbulence: Comparison of CFD with field data Ahmed, U., Apsley, D., Afgan, I. Journal Article Current, Tidal Modeling Hydrodynamics
Analytic Characterization of the Wake Behind In-Stream Hydrokinetic Turbines Pyakurel, P., VanZwieten, J., Wenlong, T. Journal Article Current Modeling Hydrodynamics
Assessing the effectiveness of a global optimum strategy within a tidal farm for power maximization Lo Brutto, O., Guillou, S., Thiébot, J. Journal Article Current, Tidal Field Data, Modeling Array Effects, Hydrodynamics, Performance
The influence of three-dimensional effects on the performance of U-type oscillating water column wave energy harvesters Malara, G., Gomes, R., Arena, F. Journal Article Wave, Oscillating Water Column Modeling Hydrodynamics, Structural
Investigating the adaptability of the multi-pump multi-piston power take-off system for a novel wave energy converter Wei, Y., Barradas-Berglind, J., van Rooij, M. Journal Article Wave, Point Absorber Lab Data, Modeling, Scale Device Array Effects, Hydrodynamics, Power Take Off
Assessing the impact of tidal stream energy extraction on the Lagrangian circulation Guillou, N., Chapalain, G. Journal Article Current, Axial Flow Turbine, Tidal Modeling Hydrodynamics
Detailed flow measurement of the field around tidal turbines with and without biomimetic leading-edge tubercles Shi, W., Atlar, M., Norman, R. Journal Article Current, Tidal Hydrodynamics, Structural
Effect of the PTO damping force on the wave pressures on a 2-D wave energy converter Zhao, X., Ning, D., Göteman, M. Journal Article Wave, Oscillating Water Column Field Data, Modeling Hydrodynamics, Power Take Off
Data review and the development of realistic tidal and wave energy scenarios for numerical modelling of Orkney Islands waters, Scotland Murray, R., Gallego, A. Journal Article Current, Wave Field Data, Modeling Array Effects, Hydrodynamics
Modeling of flow-induced stress on helical Savonius hydrokinetic turbine with the effect of augmentation technique at different operating conditions Kumar, D., Sarkar, S. Journal Article Current, Cross Flow Turbine Modeling Hydrodynamics, Performance
Wave Loads and Peak Forces on Moored Wave Energy Devices in Tsunamis and Extreme Waves Sjökvist, L. Thesis Wave, Point Absorber Modeling Hydrodynamics
Pressure Drop Characteristics of Laminar Pulsatile Flow in Grooved Channel with Different Groove Lengths Huang, H., Arima, H., Bian, Y. Journal Article OTEC Lab Data Hydrodynamics, Performance
Thermodynamics of an OWC containing real gas Medina-Lopez, E., Moñino, A., Borthwick, A. Journal Article Wave, Oscillating Water Column Lab Data, Modeling Hydrodynamics, Performance
Effects of seabed morphology on oscillating water column wave energy converters Medina-Lopez, E., Bergillos, R., Moñino, A. Journal Article Wave, Oscillating Water Column Modeling Hydrodynamics, Structural
On the importance of restoring term approximations for large pitching floating devices Armesto, J., Ayllón, V., Barrera, C. Journal Article Wave, Point Absorber Lab Data, Modeling Hydrodynamics, Structural
The economics of electricity generation from Gulf Stream currents Li, B., de Queiroz, A., DeCarolis, J. Journal Article Current, Ocean Current Field Data, Modeling Hydrodynamics
Multi-rotor tidal stream turbine fence performance and operation Vogel, C., Wilden, R. Journal Article Current, Tidal Modeling Array Effects, Control, Hydrodynamics, Performance
Semi-analytical estimate of energy production from a tidal turbine farm with the account of ambient turbulence Pinon, G., Hurst, M., Lukeba, E. Journal Article Current, Tidal Modeling Array Effects, Hydrodynamics, Performance
Hydrodynamic analysis of a heaving wave energy converter Tampier, G., Grueter, L. Journal Article Wave, Point Absorber Lab Data, Modeling Hydrodynamics, Performance
Actuator line simulation of a tidal turbine in straight and yawed flows Baratchi, F., Jeans, T., Gerber, A. Journal Article Current, Tidal Modeling Hydrodynamics, Performance
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