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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
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
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
Research on the hydrodynamic performance of a small ocean current turbine with deflectable blades Yang, G., Mao, Z., Zhang, T. Journal Article Current, Cross Flow Turbine, Ocean Current Modeling Hydrodynamics, Performance
Multi-objective optimization of a banki hydrokinetic turbine for deep-sea power supply: Experimental and numerical investigation Zhang, D., Guo, P., Wang, H. Journal Article Current, Cross Flow Turbine, Ocean Current Lab Data, Modeling Hydrodynamics, Performance
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
Output of a tidal farm in yawed flow and varying turbulence using GAD-CFD Badoe, C., Li, X., Williams, A. Journal Article Current, Tidal Modeling Hydrodynamics, Performance
Effects of submergence depth on the performance of the savonius hydrokinetic turbine near a free surface Zhang, B., Li, B., Li, C. Journal Article Current, Cross Flow Turbine, Tidal Modeling Hydrodynamics, Performance
Conversion mechanism for solving the end-stop problem of hydraulic power take-off system for wave energy Zhang, D., Li, C., Bi, R. Journal Article Wave Field Data, Modeling Hydrodynamics, Power Take Off
Assessment of the FES2014c model for tidal currents on the shelves around the North Atlantic Ocean Bolivar-Carbonell, M., Johnstone, C., Lewis, M. Conference Paper Current, Tidal Modeling Hydrodynamics
Modelling Velocity Profiles using the Law of the Wake for Tidal Currents and Winds Karsten, R., Enders, L. Conference Paper Current Field Data, Modeling, Test Center Hydrodynamics
Conceptual design of a salinity gradient energy demonstration unit at the Magdalena River mouth Roldan-Carvajal, M., Álvarez-Silva, O., Maturana, A. Conference Paper Salinity Gradient, Reverse Electrodialysis Hydrodynamics
On the wave field as observed in the BTS (Todos Santos Bay, Ensenada, Mexico) Natural Laboratory Ocampo-Torres, F., Esquivel-Trava, B., Osuna, P. Conference Paper Wave Field Data, Lab Data, Modeling Hydrodynamics
Review of Dalhousie University's Past and Current Projects on Numerical Modelling of Tidal Turbines and Load Characterization Groulx, D., Akinnibosun, A. Conference Paper Current, Tidal Modeling Hydrodynamics
Advanced Features and Recent Developments in the WEC-Sim Open-Source Design Tool Leon, J., Grasberger, J., Forbush, D. Conference Paper Wave Modeling Hydrodynamics, Mooring, Power Take Off
Effects of Recovery Rate on Variable Speed Direct-Driven Tidal Energy Desalination Jarquin-Laguna, A., Greco, F. Conference Paper Current, Tidal Modeling Hydrodynamics, Performance
Two-Way Coupling Simulation of Fluid-Multibody Dynamics for Estimating Power Generation Performance of Point Absorber Wave Energy Converters Yun, S., Shin, H., Park, J. Journal Article Wave, Point Absorber Modeling Hydrodynamics, Performance
Development of compliant modular floating photovoltaic farm for coastal conditions Zhang, C., Dai, J., Ang, K. Journal Article Hydrodynamics, Performance
Hydrodynamic performance of a three-unit heave wave energy converter array under different arrangement Chen, W., Huang, Z., Zhang, Y. Journal Article Wave, Attenuator Modeling Array Effects, Hydrodynamics, Substructure
Numerical investigation on the wake and energy dissipation of tidal stream turbine with modified actuator line method Li, C., Zhang, Y., Zheng, Y. Journal Article Current, Tidal Modeling Hydrodynamics
Wave energy converter with floating-point absorber and catenary mooring: dynamic coupling analysis Zhang, D., Zhao, B., Jiang, H. Journal Article Wave, Point Absorber Modeling Hydrodynamics, Mooring, Performance
Performance Analysis of a Floating Wind–Wave Power Generation Platform Based on the Frequency Domain Model Chen, M., Deng, J., Yang, Y. Journal Article Wave, Point Absorber Modeling Array Effects, Hybrid Devices, Hydrodynamics, Performance, Power Take Off
Enhancing Ocean Thermal Energy Conversion Performance: Optimized Thermoelectric Generator-Integrated Heat Exchangers with Longitudinal Vortex Generators Chung, Y., Wu, C. Journal Article OTEC Modeling Hydrodynamics
Post Access Report: Numerical Modeling & Optimization of the iProTech Pitching Inertial Pump (PIP) Wave Energy Converter (WEC) iProTech Report Wave, Point Absorber Modeling Hydrodynamics, Performance
Numerical modelling of a 1.5 MW tidal turbine in realistic coupled wave–current sea states for the assessment of turbine hub-depth impacts on mechanical loads Guy, C., Hart, E., Vengatesan, V. Journal Article Current, Tidal Modeling Hydrodynamics
Performance and wake interaction between two aligned vertical axis turbines Lin, X., Zhang, J., Zheng, J. Journal Article Current, Cross Flow Turbine, Tidal Modeling Array Effects, Hydrodynamics
Conceptual design and experimental study of a flexible oscillating hydrokinetic turbine Zhang, D., Chen, Y., Guo, P. Journal Article Current, Cross Flow Turbine Lab Data Hydrodynamics, Structural
Enhancing the performance of vertical axis hydrokinetic Savonius turbines using a novel cambered hydrofoil profile for rotor blades Osama, S., Emam, M., Ookawara, S. Journal Article Current, Cross Flow Turbine Modeling Hydrodynamics, Performance, Structural
Enhancing Efficiency and Reliability of Tidal Stream Energy Conversion through Swept-Blade Design Zheng, Y., Yang, W., Wei, K. Journal Article Current, Tidal Lab Data, Modeling Hydrodynamics, Structural
Numerical analysis of inflow turbulence intensity impact on the stress and fatigue life of vertical axis hydrokinetic turbine Gorgun, E. Journal Article Current, Cross Flow Turbine Modeling Hydrodynamics, Performance
A study of the temperature distribution in the OTEC cold water pipe using a heat and mass transfer approach Firmansyah, A., Mukhtasor, Satrio, D. Journal Article OTEC Modeling Hydrodynamics
Hydrodynamic Load Effect on Composite Polymer Cold-Water Pipe Joint in Ocean Thermal Energy Conversion Arief, D., Wirjosentono, B., Koto, J. Journal Article OTEC, Closed-Cycle Modeling Hydrodynamics, Structural
Generation and distribution of turbulence-induced loads fluctuation of the horizontal axis tidal turbine blades Wang, P., Li, K., Wang, L. Journal Article Current, Tidal Modeling Hydrodynamics
A parametric analysis of the performance of a horizontal axis tidal current turbine for improving flow-converging effect Wang, B., Yu, Y., Niu, X. Journal Article Current, Axial Flow Turbine, Tidal Modeling Hydrodynamics, Performance
Adaptive systematic optimization of a multi-axis ocean wave energy converter Shadmani, A., Nikoo, M., Gandomi, A. Journal Article Wave, Point Absorber Modeling Hydrodynamics, Performance
Hydrodynamic performance of an elastic capsule oscillating water column type WEC: An experimental study Yu, H., Bai, Z., Shi, Y. Journal Article Wave, Oscillating Water Column Lab Data Hydrodynamics
Analysis of Power-Maximizing Region 2 Controllers for Wind and Marine Turbines Stockhouse, D., Zalkind, D., Ross, H. Journal Article Current, Axial Flow Turbine Modeling Control, Hydrodynamics, Performance
Opportunities for Utilizing Vortex Generators on Vertical Axis Ocean Current Turbines: A Review Rahuna, D., Erwandi, Satrio, D. Conference Paper Current, Cross Flow Turbine Modeling Hydrodynamics, Performance
Unraveling Flow Effect on Capacitive Energy Extraction from Salinity Gradients Zhou, J., Jing, G., Zhao, T. Journal Article Salinity Gradient Modeling Hydrodynamics, Performance
Numerical Solution of Hydrodynamic Efficiency Equations for an Oscillating Water Column Wave Energy Converter Using the Method of Fundamental Solutions Mirzaei, H., Moghim, M., Movahedian, B. Journal Article Wave, Oscillating Water Column Modeling Hydrodynamics, Performance
Flow through horizontal axis propeller turbines in a triangular array Mendes, R., Chapui, B., Oliveira, T. Journal Article Current, Axial Flow Turbine Lab Data, Modeling Array Effects, Hydrodynamics
Integrated physical design, control design, and site selection for an underwater energy-harvesting kite system Naik, K., Vermillion, C. Journal Article Current, Kite Modeling Control, Hydrodynamics
Comparing Open-Source BEM solvers for analysing wave energy converters Raghavan, V., Lavidas, G., Metrikine, A. Journal Article Wave, Point Absorber, Oscillating Wave Surge Converter Modeling Hydrodynamics
Hydrodynamic coefficients of mussel dropper lines derived from large-scale experiments and structural dynamics Landmann, J., Flack, C., Kowalsky, U. Journal Article Wave Field Data, Modeling Hydrodynamics
Future predictions of wave and response of multiple floating bodies based on the Kalman filter algorithm Isnaini, R., Tatsumi, A., Iijima, K. Journal Article Wave Lab Data, Scale Device Hydrodynamics
A Linear hydrodynamic model of rotating lift-based wave energy converters Folley, M., Lamont-Kane, P., Frost, C. Journal Article Wave Modeling Hydrodynamics
Sensitivity of turbulence parameters to tidal energy converter loads in BEM simulations Naberezhnykh, A., Ingram, D., Ashton, I. Journal Article Current, Tidal Modeling Hydrodynamics, Performance
Numerical analysis of a ducted water current turbine for low energetic flow conditions Cano-Perea, G., Mendoza, E., López-Rebollar, B. Journal Article Current, Ocean Current Modeling Hydrodynamics, Performance
Experimental and numerical investigations on the performance and wake characteristics of a tidal turbine under yaw Qian, Y., Zhang, Y., Sun, Y. Journal Article Current, Axial Flow Turbine, Tidal Lab Data Hydrodynamics, Performance
Review on research approaches for multi-point absorber wave energy converters He, G., Luan, Z., Zhang, W. Journal Article Wave, Point Absorber Modeling Control, Hydrodynamics
Cycle-to-cycle variations in cross-flow turbine performance and flow fields Snortland, A., Scherl, I., Polagye, B. Journal Article Current, Cross Flow Turbine Hydrodynamics, Performance
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