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Axial Flow Turbine

Water flows parallel to the device’s axis of rotation.

These turbines are the most similar to traditional wind turbines, where the kinetic energy of moving water is captured by spinning blades facing the direction of flow. Turbines can be open or ducted (shrouded) and placed anywhere in the water column, though bottom-mounted is the most common. Turbines may use active or passive measures to yaw or vane in the direction of flow. They can have pitching blades allowing them to change their hydrodynamic performance based on flow conditions or control settings.

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Marine Energy Documents Related to Axial Flow Turbine

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 Axial Flow Turbine.

Total: 574

Title Author Date Sort ascending Type of Content Technology Collection Method Engineering
Indirect load measurements for large floating horizontal-axis tidal current turbines Li, Y., Li, W., Liu, H. Journal Article Current, Axial Flow Turbine Field Data, Modeling, Scale Device Mooring, Performance
Multi-objective optimization of hydrofoil geometry used in horizontal axis tidal turbine blade designed for operation in tropical conditions of South East Asia Nandagopal, R., Narasimalu, S. Journal Article Current, Axial Flow Turbine Field Data, Modeling Hydrodynamics, Performance
Performance of a hydrokinetic turbine using a theoretical approach Hazim, S., El Ouatouati, A. , Taha Janan, M. Journal Article Current, Axial Flow Turbine Modeling Hydrodynamics, Performance
Survey of the near wake of an axial-flow hydrokinetic turbine in the presence of waves Lust, E., Flack, K., Luznik, L. Journal Article Current, Axial Flow Turbine Lab Data, Modeling, Scale Device Performance
Development and assessment of a blade element momentum theory model for high solidity vertical axis tidal turbines Mannion, B., Leen, S., Nash, S. Journal Article Current, Axial Flow Turbine, Tidal Modeling Performance
Comparison of synthetic turbulence approaches for blade element momentum theory prediction of tidal turbine performance and loads Togneri, M., Pinon, G., Carlier, C. Journal Article Current, Axial Flow Turbine Modeling Hydrodynamics, Performance, Structural
Blade design and optimization of a horizontal axis tidal turbine Zhu, F., Ding, L., Huang, B. Journal Article Current, Axial Flow Turbine, Tidal Modeling Performance, Structural
Performance Evaluation of a Tidal Current Turbine with Bidirectional Symmetrical Foils Guo, B., Wang, D., Zhou, X. Journal Article Current, Axial Flow Turbine, Tidal Lab Data, Modeling, Scale Device Performance, Structural
Unsteady hydrodynamics of a full-scale tidal turbine operating in large wave conditions Scarlett, G., Sellar, B., van den Bremer, T. Journal Article Current, Axial Flow Turbine, Tidal Hydrodynamics, Performance
Influences of winglets on the hydrodynamic performance of horizontal axis current turbines Yiru, R., Bingwen, L., Tiantian, Z. Journal Article Current, Axial Flow Turbine Modeling Hydrodynamics, Performance, Structural
Hydrostructural Optimization of a Marine Current Turbine Through Multi-fidelity Numerical Models Thandayutham, K., Samad, A. Journal Article Current, Axial Flow Turbine, Ocean Current Modeling Hydrodynamics, Performance, Structural
Hydrokinetic and ultra-low head turbines in rivers: A reality check Kirke, B. Journal Article Current, Axial Flow Turbine, Riverine Modeling Performance, Structural
Vertical-axis ocean current turbine design research based on separate design concept Xie, J. , Chen, J. Journal Article Current, Axial Flow Turbine Lab Data, Modeling Control, Structural
Speed control of multiple tidal turbines connected to a shared onshore converter Reynolds, S., Kiprakis, A., Abusara, M. Conference Paper Axial Flow Turbine, Tidal Modeling Control, Performance, Power Take Off
The O&M driven design of a multi-row platform tidal project Rinaldi, G., Crossley, G., Parkinson, R. Conference Paper Current, Axial Flow Turbine, Tidal Modeling
ADV Preview Based Nonlinear Predictive Control for Maximizing Power Generation of a Tidal Turbine With Hydrostatic Transmission Yin, X., Zhao, X. Journal Article Current, Axial Flow Turbine, Tidal Modeling Control, Performance
Study of the internal flow structure of an ultra-small axial flow hydraulic turbine Nishi, Y., Kobori, T., Mori, N. Journal Article Current, Axial Flow Turbine Scale Device Hydrodynamics, Performance
Interaction between hydrokinetic turbine wakes and sediment dynamics: array performance and geomorphic effects under different siting strategies and sediment transport conditions Musa, M., Hill, C., Guala, M. Journal Article Current, Axial Flow Turbine Lab Data, Modeling Array Effects
Understanding the Grid Value Proposition of Marine Energy" A Literature Review Preziuso, D., O'Neil, R., Alam, M. J. E. Report Current, Axial Flow Turbine, Cross Flow Turbine, Tidal, Wave, Point Absorber, Oscillating Water Column, Oscillating Wave Surge Converter, Attenuator Grid Integration
Energetic Macroscopic Representation and Inversion-Based Control of a Grid-Connected MCT Power Generation System with Super-Capacitor Based Energy Storage Unit in Ushant Island Trabelsi, M., Charpentier, J., Scuiller, F. Conference Paper Current, Axial Flow Turbine, Tidal Modeling Control, Grid Integration
Optimization Study on the Blade Profiles of A Horizontal Axis Tidal Turbine Based on BEM-CFD Model Zhang, D., Ding, L., Huang, B. Journal Article Current, Axial Flow Turbine, Tidal Modeling Performance, Structural
Design and Hydrodynamic Performance of a Horizontal Axis Hydrokinetic Turbine Nachtane, M., Tarfaoui, M., Moumen, A. Journal Article Current, Axial Flow Turbine Modeling Hydrodynamics, Performance, Structural
Offshore deployments of marine energy converters Chatzigiannakou, M. Thesis Current, Axial Flow Turbine, Wave, Point Absorber Performance
A neural network approach to enhance blade element momentum theory performance for horizontal axis hydrokinetic turbine application Abutunis, A., Hussein, R., Chandrashekara, K. Journal Article Current, Axial Flow Turbine Modeling
Numerical study into horizontal tidal turbine wake velocity deficit: Quasi-steady state and transient approaches Leroux, T., Osbourne, N., Groulx, D. Journal Article Current, Axial Flow Turbine, Tidal Modeling Hydrodynamics
An actuator line - immersed boundary method for simulation of multiple tidal turbines Liu, C., Hu, C. Journal Article Current, Axial Flow Turbine, Tidal Array Effects, Hydrodynamics
On the design of propeller hydrokinetic turbines: the effect of the number of blades Junior, A., Mendes, R., Wirrig, T. Journal Article Current, Axial Flow Turbine Modeling Performance, Structural
Energy Yield Assessment from Ocean Currents in the Insular Shelf of Cozumel Island Alcerreca-Huerta, J., Encarnacion, J., Ordonez-Sanchez, S. Journal Article Current, Axial Flow Turbine Field Data
Multi-fidelity optimization of blade thickness parameters for a horizontal axis tidal stream turbine Kumar, P., Seo, J., Seok, W. Journal Article Current, Axial Flow Turbine, Tidal Modeling Performance, Structural
Study of the hydrodynamic performance prediction method for a horizontal-axis tidal current turbine with coupled rotation and surging motion Wang, S., Cui, J., Ye, R. Journal Article Current, Axial Flow Turbine, Tidal Modeling Hydrodynamics, Performance
Design and prediction hydrodynamic performance of horizontal axis micro-hydrokinetic river turbine Wang, W., Yin, R., Yan, Y. Journal Article Current, Axial Flow Turbine, Riverine Modeling Performance, Structural
The performance and hydrodynamics in unsteady flow of a horizontal axis tidal turbine Abuan, B., Howell, R. Journal Article Current, Axial Flow Turbine Modeling Performance
Rotor Loading Characteristics of a Full-Scale Tidal Turbine Harrold, H. , Ouro, P. Journal Article Current, Axial Flow Turbine Full Scale Hydrodynamics, Performance
Hydrodynamic performance of HAMCTs in steady and unsteady flows Ai, K. Thesis Current, Axial Flow Turbine Modeling Hydrodynamics, Performance
Environmental & load data: 1:15 Scale tidal turbine subject to a variety of regular wave conditions Draycott, S., Payne, G., Steynor, J. Journal Article Current, Axial Flow Turbine, Tidal Lab Data, Scale Device Performance
Impact of Environmental Turbulence on the Performance and Loadings of a Tidal Stream Turbine Ouro, P., Stoesser, T. Journal Article Current, Axial Flow Turbine, Tidal Modeling, Scale Device Hydrodynamics
Influence of upstream turbulence on the wake characteristics of a tidal stream turbine Ahmadi, M. Journal Article Current, Axial Flow Turbine, Tidal Modeling Hydrodynamics
A CFD investigation of a variable-pitch vertical axis hydrokinetic turbine with incorporated flow acceleration Mannion, B., McCormack, V., Leen, S. Journal Article Current, Axial Flow Turbine Modeling, Scale Device Hydrodynamics, Performance
Large eddy simulation of a marine turbine in a stable stratified flow condition Brunetti, A., Armenio, V., Roman, F. Journal Article Current, Axial Flow Turbine Lab Data, Modeling Hydrodynamics, Performance
Analysis of a Horizontal-Axis Tidal Turbine Performance in the Presence of Regular and Irregular Waves Using Two Control Strategies Ordonez-Sanchez, S., Allmark, M., Porter, K. Journal Article Current, Axial Flow Turbine, Tidal Lab Data Control, Performance
The effect of uncertain bottom friction on estimates of tidal current power Kreitmair, M. , Draper, S., Borthwick, A. Journal Article Current, Axial Flow Turbine Modeling Hydrodynamics
Hydrokinetic turbines for power generation in Nigerian river basins Eme, L., Ulasi, J., Tunde, A. Journal Article Current, Axial Flow Turbine, Cross Flow Turbine, Riverine
An experimental investigation into non-linear wave loading on horizontal axis tidal turbines Draycott, S., Payne, G., Steynor, J. Journal Article Current, Axial Flow Turbine, Tidal Scale Device Hydrodynamics, Performance
Hydrodynamic design of rotor blades of marine current turbines Arribas, F. Journal Article Current, Axial Flow Turbine, Tidal Modeling Hydrodynamics, Structural
Development and Demonstration Test for Floating Type Ocean Current Turbine System Conducted in Kuroshio Current Ueno, T., Nagaya, S., Shimizu, M. Conference Paper Current, Axial Flow Turbine, Ocean Current Field Data, Scale Device Performance
Survey of the near wake of an axial-flow hydrokinetic turbine in quiescent conditions Lust, E., Flack, K., Luznik, L. Journal Article Current, Axial Flow Turbine, Tidal Lab Data Hydrodynamics
Blade element momentum theory for a tidal turbine Vogel, C., Willden, R., Houlsby, G. Journal Article Current, Axial Flow Turbine Modeling Hydrodynamics, Performance, Structural
Fuzzy Supervision Based-Pitch Angle Control of a Tidal Stream Generator for a Disturbed Tidal Input Ghefiri, K., Garrido, A., Rusu, E. Journal Article Current, Axial Flow Turbine, Tidal Modeling Control, Structural
A Hydrokinetic Energy Conversion System for Use at Bridges with the Memorial Bridge as a Case Study Gagnon, I. Thesis Current, Axial Flow Turbine, Cross Flow Turbine Field Data, Modeling
Added-mass effects on a horizontal-axis tidal turbine using FAST v8 Murray, R., Thresher, R., Jonkman, J. Journal Article Current, Axial Flow Turbine, Tidal Modeling Performance
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