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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
Passively morphing trailing edge design for composite tidal turbine blades Maguire, J., Mamalis, D., Ōtomo, S. Journal Article Current, Tidal Lab Data, Modeling Hydrodynamics, Structural
Hydrodynamic performance of a land-based multi-chamber OWC wave energy capture system: An experimental study Ning, D., Fu, L., Zhou, Y. Journal Article Wave, Oscillating Water Column Lab Data Hydrodynamics, Performance, Structural
Influence of wakes interaction and upstream turbulence on three tidal turbines behaviour Dufour, M., Pinon, G., Rivoalen, E. Journal Article Current, Axial Flow Turbine, Tidal Modeling Array Effects, Hydrodynamics
Experimental investigation of motion response and mooring load of semi-submersible tidal stream energy turbine under wave-current interactions Wang, G., Zhang, G., Lu, B. Journal Article Current, Tidal Lab Data, Scale Device Hydrodynamics, Performance, Structural
Efficient prediction of tidal turbine fatigue loading using turbulent onset flow from Large Eddy Simulations Mullings, H., Amos, L., Miller, C. Journal Article Current, Tidal Modeling Hydrodynamics, Performance
A unified simulation framework for wave energy powered underwater vehicle docking and charging Chen, M., Vivekanandan, R., Rusch, C. Journal Article Wave, Point Absorber Modeling Hydrodynamics, Power Take Off
Analysis and optimization of a deep-water in-situ power generation system based on novel ductless Archimedes screw hydrokinetic turbines Zhang, D., Guo, P., Qian, Y. Journal Article Current, Archimedes Screw Modeling Hydrodynamics
Numerical analysis of 3D hydrodynamics and performance of an array of oscillating water column wave energy converters integrated into a vertical breakwater Didier, E., Teixeira, P. Journal Article Wave, Oscillating Water Column Modeling Hydrodynamics, Performance
Field observations of the wake from a full-scale tidal turbine array Guerra, M., Hay, A. Journal Article Current, Axial Flow Turbine, Tidal Field Data, Full Scale Array Effects, Hydrodynamics
Hydrodynamic performance optimization of a cost-effective WEC-type floating breakwater with half-airfoil bottom Bao, J., Yu, D. Journal Article Wave, Point Absorber Modeling Hydrodynamics, Performance
Design and control of a parallel-axis twin-rotor counter-rotating marine current turbine for the shallow sea conditions Li, H., Liu, H., Gu, Y. Journal Article Current, Axial Flow Turbine Lab Data, Modeling Hydrodynamics, Performance
Array analysis on a seawall type of deformable wave energy converters Wei, Y., Wang, C., Chen, W. Journal Article Wave Modeling Array Effects, Hydrodynamics
Optimal control of wave cycloidal rotors with passively morphing foils: An analytical and numerical study Arredondo-Galeana, A., Ermakov, A., Shi, W. Journal Article Wave Modeling Hydrodynamics, Structural
A Simplified Method for the Evaluation of Floating-Body Motion Responses over a Sloping Bottom Liu, X., Gu, K., Qian, Z. Journal Article Modeling Hydrodynamics
Hydrodynamic Interactions and Enhanced Energy Harnessing amongst Many WEC Units in Large-Size Wave Parks Shao, X., Ringsberg, J., Yao, H-D. Journal Article Wave, Point Absorber Modeling Hydrodynamics, Mooring, Performance, Power Take Off
The effect of variation of cross-sectional geometry on the performance of a top-hinged wave energy converter Edwards, E., Whitlam, C., Hughes, J. Conference Paper Wave, Oscillating Wave Surge Converter Hydrodynamics, Performance
Hydrodynamic performance of a U-shaped oscillating water column consisting of a flexible bottom-standing front wall Zheng, S., Michele, S., Lee, Y. Conference Paper Wave, Oscillating Water Column Hydrodynamics, Performance
Sea state influence on Design Waves for an M4 WEC Hansen, C., Wolgamot, H., Taylor, P. Conference Paper Wave, Attenuator Scale Device Hydrodynamics
Hydroelastic theory for offshore floating plates of variable flexural rigidity Michele, S., Zheng, S., Borthwick, A. Conference Paper Wave, Attenuator Hydrodynamics
Characterizing Interference in a Wave-Powered Buoy Branch, R., Cavagnaro, R., Roberts, B. Report Wave Modeling Hydrodynamics, Structural
Enhancing tidal current turbine efficiency through multi-biomimetic blade design features Chen, Y., Yang, W., Wei, K. Journal Article Current, Tidal Lab Data, Modeling Hydrodynamics, Performance, Structural
Experimental study of the upstream bathymetry effects on a ducted twin vertical axis turbine Moreau, M., Bloch, N., Germain, G. Journal Article Current, Cross Flow Turbine Lab Data Hydrodynamics
Towards standardised design of wave energy converters: A high-fidelity modelling approach Paduano, B., Parrinello. L., Niosi, F. Journal Article Wave Modeling Hydrodynamics, Structural
Improving the Amount of Captured Energy of a Point-Absorber WEC on the Mexican Coast Flores, A., Rodriguez, A., Mendoza, E. Journal Article Wave, Point Absorber Field Data Hydrodynamics, Performance
Triple-layered chaotic differential evolution algorithm for layout optimization of offshore wave energy converters Zhang, Z., Yu, Q., Yang, H. Journal Article Wave, Oscillating Water Column Modeling Hydrodynamics, Performance
Performance enhancement of savonius hydrokinetic turbine using split airfoil blade: A numerical investigation Chaudhari, V., Shah, S. Journal Article Current, Tidal Modeling Hydrodynamics, Performance
High- and Mid-Fidelity Modeling Comparison for a Floating Marine Turbine System Tran, T., Ross, H., Wiley, W. Conference Paper Current, Axial Flow Turbine Modeling Hydrodynamics
Design, modeling and performance analysis of a deformable double-float wave energy converter for AUVs Chen, X., Lu, Y., Zhou, S. Journal Article Wave, Point Absorber Modeling Hydrodynamics, Power Take Off
An experimental study of the thrust and power produced by a 1/20th scale tidal turbine utilising blade winglets Olvera-Trejo, R., Myers, L., Blunden, L. Journal Article Current, Tidal Modeling Hydrodynamics, Performance
The flow field within a staggered hydrokinetic turbine array Chen, Y., Wang, D., Wang, D. Journal Article Current, Axial Flow Turbine Lab Data Array Effects, Hydrodynamics
The effects of vortex generators on the characteristics of the tip hydrofoil and the horizontal axis tidal turbine blade Wang, P., Wang, L., Huang, B. Journal Article Current, Axial Flow Turbine Modeling Hydrodynamics, Structural
The impact of model predictive control structures and constraints on a wave energy converter with hydraulic power take off system Hall, C., Sheng, W., Wu, Y. Journal Article Wave, Point Absorber Modeling Hydrodynamics, Performance, Power Take Off
On the necessity of considering the hub when examining the induction of a horizontal axis tidal turbine Druault, P., Krawczynski, J., Çan, E. Journal Article Current, Axial Flow Turbine Lab Data, Modeling Hydrodynamics, Structural
Test Plan, Post Access Report: Investigation of Opportunities for Mass Reduction and Improved Integration of Wave Energy Converter Components C-Power Report Wave, Point Absorber Modeling Hydrodynamics, Performance, Structural
Wake characteristics behind a tidal turbine with surface waves in turbulent flow analyzed with large-eddy simulation Ouro, P., Mullings, H., Christou, A. Journal Article Current, Axial Flow Turbine, Tidal Modeling Array Effects, Hydrodynamics
Scour processes around a horizontal axial tidal stream turbine supported by the tripod foundation Lin, Z., Zhang, J., Guan, D. Journal Article Current, Axial Flow Turbine, Tidal Lab Data, Scale Device Hydrodynamics, Substructure
Power capture and power take-off load of a self-balanced dual-flap oscillating surge wave energy converter Ahmed, A., Mi, J., Huang, J. Journal Article Wave, Oscillating Wave Surge Converter Lab Data, Modeling Hydrodynamics, Power Take Off
Practical Stabilization of Systems With Countable Set of Actions Almuzakki, M. Thesis Wave Modeling Control, Hydrodynamics
Mapping performance of a marine energy harvesting turbine for flow coefficient and Reynolds number with varying Mach number through an automated optimization technique Das, T., Kerikous, E., Janiga, G. Journal Article Current, Axial Flow Turbine, Wave, Oscillating Water Column Modeling Hydrodynamics, Performance
Wave energy conversion by an array of oscillating water columns deployed along a long-flexible floating breakwater Cheng, Y., Du, W., Dai, S. Journal Article Wave, Oscillating Water Column Modeling Array Effects, Hydrodynamics
The impact of residual flow on energy generation in hydroelectric power plants Ferreira da Silva, W., Bastos, A., Viana, E. Journal Article Current, Riverine Modeling Hydrodynamics
Design and analysis of a novel oscillating flow generator connected to an offshore wind turbine tower Zhu, W., Zhuang, S., Sun, Z. Journal Article Current, Vortex-Induced Vibration Modeling Hybrid Devices, Hydrodynamics
Design and experimental analysis of a linear hydrokinetic turbine Küppers, J., Reinicke, T., Wieland, J. Journal Article Current, Cross Flow Turbine Modeling Hydrodynamics
A model for predicting the unsteady hydrodynamic characteristics on the blades of a horizontal axis tidal turbine Wang, P., Wang, L., Zhang, Q. Journal Article Current, Axial Flow Turbine, Tidal Modeling Hydrodynamics
Validation of a numerical wave tank based on overset mesh for the wavestar-like wave energy converter in the South China Sea Luan, Z., Chen, B., Jin, R. Journal Article Wave, Point Absorber Lab Data, Modeling Hydrodynamics
M4 WEC development and wave basin Froude testing Stansby, P., Draycott, S. Journal Article Wave, Attenuator Lab Data, Modeling Hydrodynamics
Effects of the distance ratio of circular flow disturbance on vertical-axis turbine performance: An experimental and numerical study Satrio, D., Suntoyo, Widyawan, H. Journal Article Current, Cross Flow Turbine Modeling Hydrodynamics, Performance
Hydrodynamic analysis of oscillating water column in the presence of seabed undulations Srinu, D., Venkateswarlu, V., Vijay, K. Journal Article Wave, Oscillating Water Column Modeling Hydrodynamics
Optimization of Buoy Shape for Wave Energy Converter Based on Particle Swarm Algorithm Ge, W., Ji, S., Jin, Y. Journal Article Wave, Point Absorber Lab Data, Modeling Hydrodynamics, Performance, Structural
Influence of aspect ratio on the performance and wake recovery of lift-type helical hydrokinetic turbine Reddy, K., Bhosale, A. Journal Article Current, Tidal Modeling Hydrodynamics, Performance
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