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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
Phase-averaged analysis of an oscillating water column wave energy converter Fleming, A. Thesis Wave, Oscillating Water Column Lab Data, Modeling Hydrodynamics, Performance
The assessment of ocean wave energy along the coasts of Taiwan Lin, Y., Fang, M. Journal Article Wave Field Data Hydrodynamics
Wave power extraction by arbitrary arrays of non-diffracting oscillating water columns Nihous, G. Journal Article Wave, Oscillating Water Column Field Data, Modeling Array Effects, Hydrodynamics, Power Take Off
Experimental Test Plan – DOE Tidal and River Reference Turbines Neary, V., Hill, C., Chamorro, L. Report Current, Axial Flow Turbine, Cross Flow Turbine, Tidal Lab Data, Full Scale Hydrodynamics, Performance
The effect of non-uniform damping on flutter in axial flow and energy-harvesting strategies Singh, K., Michelin, S., De Langre, E. Journal Article Current, Axial Flow Turbine Modeling Hydrodynamics, Structural
Directionality in prospective Northern UK tidal current energy deployment sites Harding, S., Bryden, I. Journal Article Current, Tidal Hydrodynamics
Observing Ocean Surface Waves with GPS-Tracked Buoys Herbers, T., Jessen, P., Janssen, T. Journal Article Field Data Hydrodynamics
Comparison of Mooring Loads in Survivability Mode on the Wave Dragon Wave Energy Converter Obtained by a Numerical Model and Experimental Data Parmeggiani, S., Muliawan, M., Gao, Z. Conference Paper Wave, Overtopping Modeling Hydrodynamics, Mooring
Optimizing the Shape of Rotor Blades for Maximum Power Extraction in Marine Current Turbines Esfahani, J., Karbasian, H. Journal Article Current, Tidal Hydrodynamics
Ocean Renewable Energy: 2015-2050, An Analysis of Ocean Energy in Australia Behrens, S., Griffin, D., Hayward, J. Report Current, Wave, OTEC Modeling Hydrodynamics
Hydrodynamic Loading On a Bottom Hinged Oscillating Wave Surge Converter Schmitt, P., Bourdier, S., Whittaker, T. Conference Paper Wave, Oscillating Wave Surge Converter Lab Data, Modeling Hydrodynamics
Prediction of wave loads on tidal turbine blades Faudot, C., Dahlhaug, O. Journal Article Current, Tidal Lab Data, Modeling Hydrodynamics, Performance
Measurements of Turbulence at Two Tidal Energy Sites in Puget Sound, WA Thomson, J., Polagye, B., Durgesh, V. Journal Article Field Data Hydrodynamics
Hydrodynamics of the IPS buoy wave energy converter including the effect of non-uniform acceleration tube cross section Falcão, A., Cândido, J., Justino, P. Journal Article Wave, Oscillating Water Column Modeling Hydrodynamics, Power Take Off, Structural
Air–water two-phase flow modelling of hydrodynamic performance of an oscillating water column device Zhang, Y., Zou, Q., Greaves, D. Journal Article Wave, Oscillating Water Column Modeling Hydrodynamics, Performance
A finite-element study of the efficiency of arrays of oscillating water column wave energy converters Nader, J., Zhu, S., Cooper, P. Journal Article Wave, Oscillating Water Column Modeling Array Effects, Hydrodynamics, Performance, Power Take Off
CFD Study of 2D Model of Diffuser for Harnessing Tidal Energy Mehmood, N., Liang, Z., Kwan, J. Journal Article Current, Tidal Modeling Hydrodynamics, Materials
Far-field modelling of the hydro-environmental impact of tidal stream turbines Ahmadian, R., Falconer, R., Bockelmann-Evans, B. Journal Article Current, Tidal Field Data, Modeling Hydrodynamics
Computational Methods for the Design and Prediction of Performance of Tidal Turbines Kinnas, S., Xu, W., Yu, Y. Journal Article Current, Tidal Modeling Hydrodynamics, Performance
Tidal energy resource complexity in a large strait: The Karori Rip, Cook Strait Stevens, C., Smith, M., Grant, B. Journal Article Current, Tidal Field Data Hydrodynamics, Performance
Impact of wave interactions effects on energy absorption in large arrays of wave energy converters Borgarino, B., Babarit, A., Ferrant, P. Journal Article Wave, Point Absorber Modeling Array Effects, Hydrodynamics, Power Take Off
Performance prediction of array arrangement on ducted Composite Material Marine Current Turbines (CMMCTs) Wang, J., Müller, N. Journal Article Current Modeling Array Effects, Hydrodynamics, Materials, Performance
Wave energy: a Pacific perspective Paasch, R., Ruehl, K., Hovland, J. Journal Article Wave Hydrodynamics
Nearshore oscillating wave surge converters and the development of Oyster Whittaker, T., Folley, M. Journal Article Wave, Oscillating Wave Surge Converter Field Data, Full Scale Hydrodynamics, Performance, Structural
Opening remarks and the power spectrum of ocean waves Farley, F. Journal Article Wave Field Data Hydrodynamics
Hydrodynamic principles of wave power extraction Mei, C. Journal Article Wave, Oscillating Water Column Modeling Array Effects, Hydrodynamics, Mooring, Performance, Power Take Off
Investigation of Wave Transmission From a Floating Wave Dragon Wave Energy Converter Nørgaard, J., Andersen, T. Conference Paper Wave, Attenuator Field Data, Modeling Hydrodynamics
Wind energy and wave energy resources assessment in the East China Sea and South China Sea Zheng, C., Zhuang, H., Li, X. Journal Article Wave Modeling Hydrodynamics, Power Take Off
Further results on Selective Tidal Stream Transport for Lagrangian profilers Han, D., Jouffroy, J. Journal Article Current, Tidal Modeling Hydrodynamics
A resonant two body system for a point absorbing wave energy converter with direct-driven linear generator Engström, J., Kurupath, V., Isberg, J. Journal Article Wave, Point Absorber Modeling Hydrodynamics
Estimating the power potential of tidal currents and the impact of power extraction on flow speeds Vennell, R. Journal Article Current Modeling Hydrodynamics
Numerical modeling of tidal currents and the effects of power extraction on estuarine hydrodynamics along the Georgia coast, USA Defne, Z., Haas, K., Fritz, H. Journal Article Current, Tidal Modeling Hydrodynamics
Numerical investigation and evaluation of optimum hydrodynamic performance of a horizontal axis hydrokinetic turbine Mukherki, S., Kolekar, N., Banerjee, A. Journal Article Current, Axial Flow Turbine Modeling Hydrodynamics, Performance
Finding and Optimal Placement Depth for a Tidal In-Stream Energy Conversion Device in an Energetic, Baroclinic Tidal Channel Kawase, M., Beba, P., Fabien, B. Report Current, Tidal Field Data Hydrodynamics
The importance of flow and turbulence characteristics for hydrokinetic energy development on the Tanana River at Nenana, Alaska Walsh, C., Fochesatto, J., Toniolo, H. Journal Article Current, Riverine Field Data Hydrodynamics
The Contribution of Environmental Siting and Permitting Requirements to the Cost of Energy for Marine and Hydrokinetic Devices Reference Models #1, #2 and #3 Copping, A., Geerlofs, S. Report Current, Cross Flow Turbine, Tidal, Riverine, Wave, Point Absorber Full Scale, Scale Device Hydrodynamics
High-damping, high-Reynolds VIV tests for energy harnessing using the VIVACE converter Lee, J., Bernitsas, M. Journal Article Current Lab Data Hydrodynamics
Experimental Wave Generation and Cancellation With a Cycloidal Wave Energy Converter Siegel, S., Romer, M., Imamura, J. Conference Paper Wave Lab Data, Scale Device Hydrodynamics, Structural
Reference Inflow Characterization for River Resource Reference Model: Reference Model 2 (RM2) Neary, V. Report Current, Riverine Lab Data, Scale Device Hydrodynamics
Complementary Control of Oscillating Water Column-Based Wave Energy Conversion Plants to Improve the Instantaneous Power Output Alberdi, M., Amundarain, M., Garrido, A. Journal Article Wave, Oscillating Water Column Modeling Control, Hydrodynamics, Performance
Modelling the Hydrodynamic Characteristics of Tidal Flow in the Pentland Firth Baston, S., Harris, R. Conference Paper Current Modeling Hydrodynamics
The Learning and Development Process for the Oyster Wave Energy Converter Skelton, J., Bryans, G., Doherty, K. Conference Paper Wave, Oscillating Wave Surge Converter Lab Data, Modeling Hydrodynamics, Performance
A Numerical Investigation into the Tuning of an Oscillating Water Column Somerville, T., Greaves, D., Raby, A. Conference Paper Oscillating Water Column Modeling Control, Hydrodynamics
Optimization of the Dimensions of a Gravity-based Wave Energy Converter Foundation Based on Heave and Surge Forces Li,W., Engström, J., Hai, L. Conference Paper Wave Modeling Hydrodynamics, Performance
Large-Eddy Simulation Study of Wake Propagation and Power Production in an Array of Tidal-Current Turbines [Conference Paper] Churchfield, M., Li, Y., Moriarty, P. Conference Paper Current, Tidal Modeling Array Effects, Hydrodynamics
The Effect of Wave Climate on the Optimization of the Shape of a Wave Energy Collector by Genetic Algorithm McCabe, A., Aggidis, G., Widden, M. Conference Paper Wave Modeling Control, Hydrodynamics, Performance
A Model for the Sensitivity of Non-Causal Control of Wave Energy Converters to Wave Excitation Force Prediction Errors Fusco, F., Ringwood, J. Conference Paper Wave Modeling Control, Hydrodynamics
3D CFD modelling of tidal turbine performance with validation against laboratory experiments McShery, R., Grimwade, J., Jones, I. Conference Paper Current, Axial Flow Turbine, Tidal Lab Data, Modeling Hydrodynamics
On the maximum and actual capture width ratio of wave energy converters Babarit, A., Hals, J. Conference Paper Wave Modeling Hydrodynamics, Performance
Field Measurements at River and Tidal Current Sites for Hydrokinetic Energy Development: Best Practices Manual Neary, V., Gunawan, B., Richmond, M. Report Current, Riverine, Tidal Field Data Hydrodynamics
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