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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: 2142

Title Author Date Type of Content Technology Collection Method Engineering
Modelling, simulation and testing of a submerged oscillating water column Fairhurst, J., Van Niekerk, J. Journal Article Wave, Oscillating Water Column Lab Data, Modeling, Scale Device Hydrodynamics, Performance
Tidal farm analysis using an analytical model for the flow velocity prediction in the wake of a tidal turbine with small diameter to depth ratio Brutto, O., Nguyen, V., Guillou, S. Journal Article Current, Tidal Modeling Hydrodynamics
Numerical energy balance analysis for an onshore oscillating water column–wave energy converter Elhanafi, A., Fleming, A., Macfarlane, G. Journal Article Wave, Oscillating Water Column Modeling Hydrodynamics, Performance, Power Take Off
Representation and operation of tidal energy impoundments in a coastal hydrodynamic model Angeloudis, A., Falconer, R., Bray, S. Journal Article Current, Tidal Modeling Hydrodynamics
Wave-by-wave control in irregular waves for a wave energy converter with approximate parameters Korde, U., Robinett, R., Wilson, D. Journal Article Wave, Oscillating Water Column Modeling Control, Hydrodynamics
Linear diffraction analysis for optimisation of the three-float multi-mode wave energy converter M4 in regular waves including small arrays Sun, L., Stansby, P., Zang, J. Journal Article Wave, Attenuator Modeling Array Effects, Hydrodynamics, Performance, Power Take Off
Modelling turbulence with an Actuator Disk representing a tidal turbine Nguyen, V., Guillou, S., Thiébot, J. Journal Article Current Lab Data, Modeling Hydrodynamics
Wave data analysis for a semi-sheltered site in the Inner Hebrides of Scotland suitable for small scale WEC development Vogler, A., Venugopal, V. Journal Article Wave Field Data Hydrodynamics
Modelling the effect of large arrays of tidal turbines with depth-averaged Actuator Disks Thiébot, J., Guillou, S., Nguyen, V. Journal Article Current, Tidal Modeling Array Effects, Hydrodynamics, Performance
Experimental study on kinetic energy conversion of horizontal axis tidal stream turbine Seo, J., Lee, S., Choi, W. Journal Article Current, Axial Flow Turbine, Tidal Lab Data, Modeling, Scale Device Hydrodynamics
Prediction and optimization of wave energy converter arrays using a machine learning approach Sarkar, D., Contal, E., Vayatis, N. Journal Article Wave Modeling Array Effects, Hydrodynamics, Performance
Air turbine optimization for a bottom-standing oscillating-water-column wave energy converter Falcao, A., Henriques, J., Gato, L. Journal Article Wave, Oscillating Water Column Control, Hydrodynamics, Structural
Hydrodynamic optimisation of small arrays of heaving point absorbers McGuinness, J., Thomas, G. Journal Article Wave, Point Absorber Modeling Array Effects, Control, Hydrodynamics, Performance
The influence of waves on the tidal kinetic energy resource at a tidal stream energy site Guillou, N., Chapalain, G., Neill, S. Journal Article Current, Tidal Field Data, Modeling Hydrodynamics, Performance
Hydrodynamic changes imposed by tidal energy converters on extracting energy on a real case scenario Pacheco, A., Ferreira, O. Journal Article Current, Tidal Modeling Hydrodynamics
Numerical analysis for a proposed hybrid system with single HAWT, double HATCT and vertical oscillating wave energy converters on a single tower Singh, P., Chen, Z., Choi, Y. Journal Article Current, Tidal, Wave Hybrid Devices, Hydrodynamics, Structural
Performance parameters of Savonius type hydrokinetic turbine – A Review Kumar, A., Saini, R. Journal Article Current, Cross Flow Turbine, Riverine Hydrodynamics, Performance, Structural
Study of the hydrodynamic derivatives of vertical-axis tidal current turbines in surge motion Sheng, Q., Jing, F., Zhang, L. Journal Article Current, Cross Flow Turbine Modeling Hydrodynamics
Experimental study on hydrodynamic characteristics of vertical-axis floating tidal current energy power generation device Ma, Y., Li, T., Zhang, L. Journal Article Current, Cross Flow Turbine Scale Device Hydrodynamics, Mooring, Performance
Numerical optimization and experimental validation for a tidal turbine blade with leading-edge tubercles Shi, W., Atlar, M., Norman, R. Journal Article Current, Tidal Lab Data, Modeling Hydrodynamics, Performance, Structural
Development of a nearshore oscillating surge wave energy converter with variable geometry Tom, N., Lawson, M., Yu, Y. Journal Article Wave, Oscillating Wave Surge Converter Control, Hydrodynamics, Power Take Off
Model testing of an oscillating water column spar-buoy wave energy converter isolated and in array: Motions and mooring forces Fonseca, F., Gomes, R., Henriques, J. Journal Article Wave, Oscillating Water Column Scale Device Array Effects, Hydrodynamics, Mooring, Performance
Effects of bottom profile of an oscillating water column device on its hydrodynamic characteristics Ashlin, S., Sundar, V., Sannasiraj, S. Journal Article Wave, Oscillating Water Column Lab Data, Scale Device Hydrodynamics
Experimental Study of a Reference Model Vertical-Axis Cross-Flow Turbine Bachant, P., Wosnik, M., Gunawan, B. Journal Article Current, Cross Flow Turbine, Riverine Lab Data, Modeling Hydrodynamics, Performance
Influences of yaw angle and turbulence intensity on the performance of a 20 kW in-stream hydrokinetic turbine Tian, W., VanZwieten, J., Pyakurel, P. Journal Article Current, Axial Flow Turbine, Ocean Current Modeling Hydrodynamics, Performance
A Nonlinear Computational Model of Tethered Underwater Kites for Power Generation Ghasemi, A., Olinger, D., Tryggvason, G. Journal Article Current, Kite Modeling Hydrodynamics, Structural
Numerical investigation of distance effect between two Searasers for hydrodynamic performance Babajani, A., Jafari, M., Sefat, P. Journal Article Wave Modeling Array Effects, Hydrodynamics, Performance
The effects of yawing motion with different frequencies on the hydrodynamic performance of floating vertical-axis tidal current turbines Kai, W., Ke, S., Qi-hu, S. Journal Article Current, Axial Flow Turbine, Tidal Modeling Hydrodynamics, Performance
Hybrid wave and offshore wind farms: A comparative case study of co-located layouts Astariz, S., Pérez-Collazo, C., Abanades, J. Journal Article Wave Modeling Hybrid Devices, Hydrodynamics
Development and initial application of a blade design methodology for overspeed power-regulated tidal turbines Gracie-Orr, K., Nevalainen, T., Johnstone, C. Journal Article Current, Tidal Control, Hydrodynamics, Materials, Structural
Wake vortex interaction effects on energy extraction performance of tandem oscillating hydrofoils Xu, J., Sun, H., Tan, S. Journal Article Current, Oscillating Hydrofoil Modeling Hydrodynamics
Hydrodynamic performance of a pile-restrained WEC-type floating breakwater: An experimental study Ning, D., Zhao, X., Göteman, M. Journal Article Wave, Point Absorber Lab Data, Scale Device Hydrodynamics, Performance, Power Take Off
Effects of second-order hydrodynamics on the efficiency of a wave energy array Wolgamot , H. , Taylor, R., Taylor, P. Journal Article Wave, Oscillating Wave Surge Converter Modeling Array Effects, Hydrodynamics, Performance
Wave energy absorption of a wave farm with an array of buoys and flexible runway Zhang, H., Xu, D., Liu, C. Journal Article Wave, Attenuator Modeling Array Effects, Hydrodynamics, Performance, Power Take Off
Evaluation of wave energy absorption by heaving point absorbers at various hot spots in Iran seas Khojasteh, D., Kamali, R. Journal Article Wave, Point Absorber Modeling Hydrodynamics, Performance, Structural
Theory of the synchronous motion of an array of floating flap gates oscillating wave surge converter Michele, S., Sammarco, P., d’Errico, M. Journal Article Wave, Oscillating Water Column Modeling Array Effects, Hydrodynamics, Performance
Optimisation of hydrokinetic turbine array layouts via surrogate modelling Gonzalez-Gorbena, E., Qassim, R., Rosman, P. Journal Article Current Modeling Array Effects, Hydrodynamics
Numerical Modelling of a Tidal Turbine Behaviour under Realistic Unsteady Tidal Flow Leroux, T., Osbourne, N., McMillan, J. Report Current, Tidal Modeling Hydrodynamics, Performance
The effect of tidal current directions on the optimal design and hydrodynamic performance of a three-turbine system Bai, G., Li, W., Chang, H. Journal Article Current Modeling Array Effects, Hydrodynamics
Experimental and numerical comparisons of hydrodynamic responses for a combined wind and wave energy converter concept under operational conditions Wan, L., Gao, Z., Moan, T. Journal Article Wave, Point Absorber Modeling Hybrid Devices, Hydrodynamics, Power Take Off
Numerical simulation of the loading characteristics of straight and helical-bladed vertical axis tidal turbines Marsh, P., Ranmuthugala, D., Penesis, I. Journal Article Current, Cross Flow Turbine Modeling Hydrodynamics, Structural
Computational fluid dynamics (CFD) based modelling of osmotic energy generation using pressure retarded osmosis (PRO) Wang, Y., He, W., Zhu, H. Journal Article Salinity Gradient, Pressure-Retarded Osmosis Modeling Hydrodynamics, Performance
Fast optimisation of tidal stream turbine positions for power generation in small arrays with low blockage based on superposition of self-similar far-wake velocity deficit profiles Stansby, P., Stallard, T. Journal Article Current, Tidal Modeling Array Effects, Hydrodynamics
Adapted two-equation turbulence closures for actuator disk RANS simulations of wind & tidal turbine wakes Shives, M., Crawford, C. Journal Article Current, Tidal Modeling Hydrodynamics
Macro and nano behavior of salt water in pressure retarded osmosis membrane module Hayashi, H., Okumura, T. Journal Article Salinity Gradient, Pressure-Retarded Osmosis Modeling Hydrodynamics
Influence of blade deformation and yawed inflow on performance of a horizontal axis tidal stream turbine Park, S., Park, S., Rhee, S. Journal Article Current, Axial Flow Turbine, Tidal Hydrodynamics, Structural
Time domain prediction of power absorption from ocean waves with wave energy converter arrays Kara, F. Journal Article Wave Modeling Array Effects, Hydrodynamics
Performance of optimally tuned arrays of heaving point absorbers Sinha, A., Karmakar, D., Soares, C. Journal Article Wave, Point Absorber Modeling Array Effects, Hydrodynamics, Performance
Determining Structural and Hydrodynamic Loads Vaughan, S., Ferreira, C. Book Chapter Wave Modeling Hydrodynamics
Design and test of 1/5th scale horizontal axis tidal current turbine Liu, H., Zhou, H., Lin, Y. Journal Article Current, Cross Flow Turbine Modeling, Scale Device Hydrodynamics, Performance, Power Take Off
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