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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 tidal current energy extraction in large area using a three-dimensional estuary model Chen, Y., Lin, B., Lin, J. Journal Article Current, Tidal Modeling Hydrodynamics, Performance
Shape optimisation of floating wave energy converters for a specified wave energy spectrum Goggins, J., Finnegan, W. Journal Article Wave Hydrodynamics, Power Take Off, Structural
CFD Simulations of a Full-Scale Tidal Stream Turbine: Comparison Between Large-Eddy Simulations and Field Measurements Afgan, I., Ahmed, U., Apsley, D. Report Current, Tidal Modeling Hydrodynamics, Performance
Influence of turbulence on the wake of a marine current turbine simulator Blackmore, T. , Batten, W. , Bahaj, A. Journal Article Current, Axial Flow Turbine Modeling Hydrodynamics
Multi-point design optimization of hydrofoil for marine current turbine Luo, X. , Zhu, G., Feng, J. Journal Article Current, Axial Flow Turbine Modeling Hydrodynamics, Materials, Performance
Numerical study on the effect of submerged depth on the horizontal plate wave energy converter Seibt, F., Couto, E., Santos, E. Journal Article Wave, Oscillating Wave Surge Converter Modeling Hydrodynamics, Performance, Structural
U.S. Department of Energy Reference Model Program RM1: Experimental Results Hill, C., Neary, V., Gunawan, B. Report Current, Axial Flow Turbine, Tidal Lab Data, Scale Device Hydrodynamics, Performance
Influence of material selection on the structural behavior of a wave energy converter Malça, C., Beirão, P., Felismina, R. Journal Article Wave Modeling Hydrodynamics, Materials, Mooring
Experimental Confirmation of Water Column Natural Resonance Migration in a BBDB Device Bull, D., Gunawan, B., Holmes, B. Report Wave, Oscillating Water Column Lab Data, Modeling, Scale Device Hydrodynamics, Performance, Power Take Off, Structural
Aspects of tidal stream turbine modelling in the natural environment using a coupled BEM–CFD model Edmunds, M., Malki, R., Williams, A. Journal Article Current, Tidal Modeling Array Effects, Hydrodynamics, Performance, Structural
A submerged cylinder wave energy converter with internal sloshing power take off Crowley, S., Porter, R., Evans, D. Journal Article Wave Modeling Hydrodynamics, Structural
Reference Model 6 (RM6): Oscillating Wave Energy Converter Bull, D., Smith, C., Jenne, D. Report Wave, Oscillating Water Column Lab Data, Modeling, Scale Device Hydrodynamics, Performance, Structural
Wave farm impact: The role of farm-to-coast distance Iglesias, G., Carballo, R. Journal Article Wave Field Data, Lab Data, Modeling Hydrodynamics
Hydrodynamic and energetic properties of a finite array of fixed oscillating water column wave energy converters Nader, J., Zhu, S., Cooper, P. Journal Article Wave, Oscillating Water Column Modeling Array Effects, Hydrodynamics, Power Take Off
Mooring Design for the Floating Oscillating Water Column Reference Model Brefort, D., Bull, D. Report Wave, Oscillating Water Column Modeling Hydrodynamics, Mooring
Optimisation of turbine-induced damping for an OWC wave energy converter using a RANS–VOF numerical model López, I., Pereiras, B., Castro, F. Journal Article Wave, Oscillating Water Column Modeling Hydrodynamics, Performance
Site-specific potential analysis for pressure retarded osmosis (PRO) power plants – The León River example Ortega, S., Stenzel, P., Alvarez-Silva, O. Journal Article Salinity Gradient, Pressure-Retarded Osmosis Modeling Hydrodynamics
Interactions Between an Oscillating Wave Surge Converter and a Heaving Wave Energy Converter Sarkar, D., Renzi, E., Dias, F. Journal Article Wave, Oscillating Wave Surge Converter Modeling Hydrodynamics, Performance
Physical and numerical modelling of the Severn Barrage James, B., Roger, A., Christopher, E. Journal Article Current, Tidal Modeling Hydrodynamics
Optimization and Annual Average Power Predictions of A Backward Bent Duct Buoy Oscillating Water Column Device Using the Wells Turbine Smith, C., Willits, S., Fontaine, A. Report Wave, Oscillating Water Column Field Data, Scale Device Hydrodynamics, Performance, Structural
Laboratory Observation of Waves in the Vicinity of WEC-Arrays Haller, M., Porter, A., Lenee-Bluhm, P. Report Wave, Point Absorber Lab Data, Scale Device Array Effects, Hydrodynamics
Large Scale Tests on a Generalised Oscillating Water Column Wave Energy Converter Allsop, W., Bruce, T., Alderson, J. Conference Paper Wave, Oscillating Water Column Lab Data, Scale Device Hydrodynamics, Performance
Energy storage inherent in large tidal turbine farms Vennell, R., Adcock, T. Journal Article Current, Axial Flow Turbine, Tidal Modeling Array Effects, Hydrodynamics, Power Take Off
Implementing nonlinear buoyancy and excitation forces in the WEC-Sim wave energy converter modeling tool Lawson, M., Yu, Y., Nelessen, A. Conference Paper Wave Modeling Hydrodynamics
Preliminary Verification and Validation of WEC-Sim, an Open-Source Wave Energy Converter Design Tool Ruehl, K., Michelen, C., Kanner, S. Conference Paper Wave, Point Absorber Lab Data, Modeling, Full Scale Hydrodynamics, Mooring, Performance, Power Take Off
The method of imbedded Lagrangian element to estimate wave power absorption by some submerged devices Nihous, G. Journal Article Wave Modeling Hydrodynamics, Power Take Off
The Contribution of Environmental Siting and Permitting Requirements to the Cost of Energy for Wave Energy Devices Reference Model #5 Copping, A., Geerlofs, S., Hanna, L. Report Wave, Oscillating Wave Surge Converter Full Scale, Scale Device Hydrodynamics
Experimental study of abrasion characteristics for critical sliding components for use in hydrokinetic devices Bromaghin, A., Ali, M., Ravens, T. Journal Article Current Lab Data, Modeling Hydrodynamics, Materials
Energy of marine currents in the Strait of Gibraltar and its potential as a renewable energy resource Quesada, M., Lafuente, J., Garrido, J. Journal Article Current, Tidal Modeling Hydrodynamics
Experimental study of the turbulence intensity effects on marine current turbines behaviour. Part I: One single turbine Mycek, P., Guarier, B., Germain, G. Journal Article Current, Axial Flow Turbine, Closed-Cycle Lab Data Hydrodynamics, Performance
Analysis of a Cycloidal Wave Energy Converter using unsteady Reynolds Averaged Navier-Stokes Simulation Caskey, C. Thesis Wave Modeling Hydrodynamics
Power Absorption Modeling and Optimization of a Point Absorbing Wave Energy Converter Using Numerical Method Pastor, J. , Liu, Y. Journal Article Wave, Point Absorber Modeling Hydrodynamics, Performance, Power Take Off, Structural
Characterizing the mean flow field in rivers for resource and environmental impact assessments of hydrokinetic energy generation sites Petrie, J., Diplas, P. , Gutierrez, M. Journal Article Current, Riverine Field Data Hydrodynamics
Development of an adaptable monitoring package for marine renewable energy projects Part II: Hydrodynamic performance Joslin, J., Polagye, B., Stewart, A. Conference Paper Modeling Hydrodynamics
Simulation of hydrokinetic turbines in turbulent flow using vortex particle methods Sale, D., Aliseda, A., Li, Y. Conference Paper Current Modeling Hydrodynamics
Hydrokinetic turbines at high blockage ratio Hoseyni-Chime, A., Malte, P. Conference Paper Current Modeling Hydrodynamics
Review of Methods for Modeling Wave Energy Converter Survival in Extreme Sea States Coe, R., Neary, V. Conference Paper Wave, Point Absorber Modeling, Full Scale Hydrodynamics, Performance, Structural
Development and demonstration of the WEC-Sim wave energy converter simulation tool Yu, Y., Lawson, M., Ruehl, K. Conference Paper Wave, Point Absorber, Oscillating Wave Surge Converter Modeling Hydrodynamics, Performance
Validation of Theoretical Performance Results using Wave Tank Testing of Heaving Point Absorber Wave Energy Conversion Device working against a Subsea Reaction Plate Previsic, M., Shoele, K., Epler, J. Conference Paper Wave, Point Absorber Lab Data, Scale Device Hydrodynamics, Performance
Pneumatic Performance of a Non-Axisymmetric Floating Oscillating Water Column Wave Energy Conversion Device in Random Waves Bull, D. Conference Paper Wave, Oscillating Water Column Field Data Hydrodynamics, Performance, Structural
Optimization and Annual Average Power Predictions of A Backward Bent Duct Buoy Oscillating Water Column Device Using the Wells Turbine Smith, C., Bull, D., Willits, S. Conference Paper Wave, Oscillating Water Column Field Data, Scale Device Hydrodynamics, Performance, Structural
Superstorm Sandy and the Verdant Power Rite Project Corren, D., Colby, J., Adonizio, M. Conference Paper Current, Axial Flow Turbine Field Data Hydrodynamics
Wave-Tide Interactions in Ocean Renewable Energy Hashemi, M., Lewis, M. Book Chapter Current, Wave Modeling Hydrodynamics
The effects of array configuration on the hydro-environmental impacts of tidal turbines Fallon, D., Hartnett, M., Olbert, A. Journal Article Current, Tidal Modeling Array Effects, Hydrodynamics
Nonlinear 2D analysis of the efficiency of fixed Oscillating Water Column wave energy converters Luo, Y., Nader, J., Cooper, P. Journal Article Wave, Oscillating Water Column Modeling Hydrodynamics, Performance, Power Take Off
Array Optimization for Tidal Energy Extraction in a Tidal Channel - A Numerical Modeling Analysis Yang, Z., Wang, T., Copping, A. Conference Paper Current, Tidal Modeling Hydrodynamics, Performance
Estimate of the tidal stream power resource of the Pentland Firth Draper, S., Adcock, T., Borthwick, A. Journal Article Current, Tidal Modeling Hydrodynamics, Performance
Spatial variability of waves within a marine energy site using in-situ measurements and a high resolution spectral wave model Ashton, I., Van-Nieuwkoop-McCall, J., Smith, H. Journal Article Wave, Point Absorber Array Effects, Hydrodynamics
Power extraction from tidal channels – Multiple tidal constituents, compound tides and overtides Adcock, T., Draper, S. Journal Article Current, Tidal Field Data, Modeling Hydrodynamics
Enhanced mixing in the diffusive boundary layer for energy generation in reverse electrodialysis Vermaas, D., Saakes, M., Nijmeijer, K. Journal Article Salinity Gradient, Reverse Electrodialysis Lab Data, Scale Device Hydrodynamics, Performance, Structural
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