Current

Capturing energy from tidal channels, ocean currents, or rivers.

Current energy can be captured from tidal channels, ocean currents, or rivers. Ocean current energy technologies capture the energy from the relatively constant flow of ocean currents, which are driven by several factors, including wind, bathymetry, and the rotation of the Earth, as well as water temperature, density, and salinity. Tidal energy technologies capture the energy from flow induced by the rise and fall of tides, which is driven by gravitational influence of the moon and sun on the Earth’s oceans. Land or subsea constrictions, such as straits and inlets, can create high velocity currents at specific sites, making them suitable for electricity generation. Riverine energy technologies extract the kinetic energy from flowing water in rivers to generate electricity. Although not technically a marine resource, as part of the natural hydrological cycle, water from drainage basins, groundwater springs, and snow melt feed rivers that flow towards lakes, seas, and oceans.

Photo: Sabella Balao

Affiliated Marine Energy Engineering Documents

Total results: 3037
Title Author Date Type of Content Technology Collection Method Engineering
A review of hybrid wave-tidal energy conversion technology Chen, P., Wu, D. Journal Article Current, Tidal, Wave Modeling Hybrid Devices
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
A vortex-induced vibration device based on MG-TENG and research of its application in ocean current energy harvesting Li, H., Zhang, Z., Xu, P. Journal Article Current, Vortex-Induced Vibration, Ocean Current Performance, 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
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
Unsteady effects of a winglet on the performance of horizontal-axis tidal turbine Zhang, D., Liu, D., Liu, X. Journal Article Current, Tidal Modeling 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
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
Performance enhancement of savonius hydrokinetic turbine using split airfoil blade: A numerical investigation Chaudhari, V., Shah, S. Journal Article Current, Tidal Modeling Hydrodynamics, Performance
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 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
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
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
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
DLFSI: A deep learning static fluid-structure interaction model for hydrodynamic-structural optimization of composite tidal turbine blade Xu, J., Wang, L., Yuan, J. Journal Article Current, Tidal Modeling 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
The Potential of Tidal Energy Production in a Narrow Channel: The Gulf of Morbihan Thiébot, J., Sedrati, M., Guillou, S. Journal Article Current, Tidal Modeling Array Effects
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
Tidal Stream Technology Roadmap ORE Catapult Report Current, Tidal Performance
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
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
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
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
On the impact of tidal generation and energy storage integration in PV-rich electric distribution systems Peerzada, A., Hanif, S., Tarekegne, B. Journal Article Current, Tidal Grid Integration
Design and experimental analysis of a linear hydrokinetic turbine Küppers, J., Reinicke, T., Wieland, J. Journal Article Current, Cross Flow Turbine Modeling Hydrodynamics
Policy and Innovation Group UK Ocean Energy Review 2023 Grattan, K., Noble, D., Jeffrey, H. Report Current, Tidal, Wave
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
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
Research on bidirectional fluid-structure interaction characteristics of horizontal axis tidal turbines under wave current conditions Huang, R., Wang, S., Lu, Y. Journal Article Current, Tidal Modeling 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
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
Harnessing Hydrokinetic Energy for Enhanced Energy Resilience in the Arctic Communities of Canada Kirby, K., Fu, S., Ordonez-Sanchez, S. Presentation Current, Riverine Field Data
Understanding Marine Energy’s Potential to Power Aquaculture Freeman, M., Garavelli, L., Grear, M. Presentation Current, Wave Field Data
Technologies and Policies to support the Integration of Marine Renewable Energies into a Grid Lafoz, M., Rojas, R., Osorio, A. Presentation Current, Wave, Salinity Gradient, OTEC Field Data Grid Integration
The role of test centres in supporting innovation and technology development Oag, C., Mediavilla, D., Wood, N. Presentation Current, Tidal, Wave Test Center
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
PAMEC 2024 Plenary Session: Marine Energy Technologies & Services Johnstone, C. Presentation Current, Wave, OTEC
Resource assessment, technology development, public policies, and deploying large-scale projects of marine and ocean energy in Colombia Osorio, A., Roldan-Carvajal, M., Colmenares, F. Conference Paper Current, Wave, Salinity Gradient, OTEC
Stream tidal energy assessment near the coast of Saboga Island, Panama: Data analysis. Rodríguez, J., De Gracia, L., Garcia, D. Conference Paper Current, Wave
Axial Flow Marine Turbine Rotor Spacing Influence on Power Performance: Simulating a 1:40 Scale Dual-Rotor Counter-Rotating Turbine Guzmán, J., Hill, C. Conference Paper Current, Axial Flow Turbine Modeling, Scale Device Performance
Prefeasibility design of a tidal barrage power plant in Tumaco, Colombia Maya, M., Rueda-Bayona, J. Conference Paper Current, Tidal
Potential of renewable energies from ocean resources in the Colombian Caribbean Peña, J., Garcia, D., Illidge, J. Conference Paper Current, Tidal, Wave, Salinity Gradient, OTEC
Offshore For Sure Bluespring Presentation Current, Tidal, Wave Field Data
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
Hydrodynamic and CFD modeling of a tidal barrage power plant in Buenaventura Colombia Rueda-Bayona, J., Parrado, D., Garcia, J. Conference Paper Current, Tidal Modeling
Material and Cost Efficient Modular Riverine Hydrokinetic System Loeffler, B., Arango, M. Presentation Current, Riverine Field Data Performance
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
Tides and batteries for green hydrogen production Suarez, L., Di Iorio, M., Almonacid, N. Presentation Current, Tidal Modeling
Displaying 1 - 50 of 3037 results