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.

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Affiliated Marine Energy Engineering Documents

Total results: 3037
Title Author Date Type of Content Technology Collection Method Engineering
Actuator line simulation of a tidal turbine in straight and yawed flows Baratchi, F., Jeans, T., Gerber, A. Journal Article Current, Tidal Modeling Hydrodynamics, Performance
Forces on a marine current turbine during runaway Goude, A. , Lundin, S. Journal Article Current, Cross Flow Turbine Lab Data, Modeling Control, Structural
Semi-analytical estimate of energy production from a tidal turbine farm with the account of ambient turbulence Pinon, G., Hurst, M., Lukeba, E. Journal Article Current, Tidal Modeling Array Effects, Hydrodynamics, Performance
Energy extraction of two flapping foils with tandem configurations and vortex interactions Xu, G., Xu, W. Journal Article Current, Oscillating Hydrofoil Modeling Performance, Structural
Impact of a multi-star winding on the reliability of a permanent magnet generator for marine current turbine Olmi, C., Scuiller, F., Charpentier, J. Journal Article Current, Axial Flow Turbine Modeling Performance
Methodology for estimating the French tidal current energy resource Campbell, R., Martinez, A., Letetrel, C. Journal Article Current, Tidal Modeling
The impacts of tidal turbines on water levels in a shallow estuary García-Oliva, M. , Djordjevic, S. , Tabor, G. Journal Article Current, Tidal Field Data, Modeling Array Effects, Hydrodynamics
Large Scale Three-Dimensional Modelling for Wave and Tidal Energy Resource and Environmental Impact: Methodologies for Quantifying Acceptable Thresholds for Sustainable Exploitation Gallego, A., Side, J., Baston, S. Journal Article Current, Wave Modeling
An approach to the characterisation of the performance of a tidal stream turbine Allmark, M., Grosvenor, R., Prickett, P. Journal Article Current, Tidal Lab Data, Modeling, Scale Device Performance
Data review and the development of realistic tidal and wave energy scenarios for numerical modelling of Orkney Islands waters, Scotland Murray, R., Gallego, A. Journal Article Current, Wave Field Data, Modeling Array Effects, Hydrodynamics
Assessing the impact of tidal stream energy extraction on the Lagrangian circulation Guillou, N., Chapalain, G. Journal Article Current, Axial Flow Turbine, Tidal Modeling Hydrodynamics
Detailed flow measurement of the field around tidal turbines with and without biomimetic leading-edge tubercles Shi, W., Atlar, M., Norman, R. Journal Article Current, Tidal Hydrodynamics, Structural
Modeling of flow-induced stress on helical Savonius hydrokinetic turbine with the effect of augmentation technique at different operating conditions Kumar, D., Sarkar, S. Journal Article Current, Cross Flow Turbine Modeling Hydrodynamics, Performance
Ocean Energy in Insular Conditions Quirapas, M., Narasimalu, S. Report Current, Wave
Tidal resource modelling for sites in the vicinity of an island near a landmass Pérez-Ortiz, A. Thesis Current, Tidal Lab Data, Modeling
Assessing the effectiveness of a global optimum strategy within a tidal farm for power maximization Lo Brutto, O., Guillou, S., Thiébot, J. Journal Article Current, Tidal Field Data, Modeling Array Effects, Hydrodynamics, Performance
Power smoothing control and low-voltage ride-through enhancement of a 5-phase PMSG-based marine tidal turbine using a supercapacitor energy storage system Pham, H., Bourgeot, J., Benbouzid, M. Conference Paper Current, Tidal Modeling Control, Grid Integration
Turbulence analysis and multiscale correlations between synchronized flow velocity and marine turbine power production Medina, O., Schmitt, F., Calif, R. Journal Article Current, Ocean Current Modeling Hydrodynamics
A comprehensive insight into tidal stream energy farms in Iran Radfar, S., Panahi, R., Javaherchi, T. Journal Article Current, Tidal
Performance characteristics of axial flow hydraulic turbine with a collection device in free surface flow field Nishi, Y., Sato, G., Shiohara, D. Journal Article Current, Axial Flow Turbine, Tidal Modeling Performance
Fluctuating loads on a tidal turbine due to velocity shear and turbulence: Comparison of CFD with field data Ahmed, U., Apsley, D., Afgan, I. Journal Article Current, Tidal Modeling Hydrodynamics
Analytic Characterization of the Wake Behind In-Stream Hydrokinetic Turbines Pyakurel, P., VanZwieten, J., Wenlong, T. Journal Article Current Modeling Hydrodynamics
Design and hydrodynamic analysis of horizontal axis tidal stream turbines with winglets Ren, Y., Liu, B., Zhang, T. Journal Article Current, Cross Flow Turbine, Tidal Lab Data, Modeling Performance
A study on the floating bridge type horizontal axis tidal current turbine for energy independent islands in Korea Kim, S., Singh, P., Hyum, B. Journal Article Current, Axial Flow Turbine, Tidal Modeling Hydrodynamics, Structural
A decision support model to optimise the operation and maintenance strategies of an offshore renewable energy farm Rinaldi, G., Thies, P., Walker, R. Journal Article Current, Tidal Modeling
Numerical analysis of a diffuser-augmented hydrokinetic turbine Tampier, G., Troncoso, C., Zilic, F. Journal Article Current, Axial Flow Turbine Hydrodynamics, Performance, Structural
Marine Renewables Canada Annual Report 2017 Marine Renewables Canada Report Current, Wave
Free-surface flow modeling and simulation of horizontal-axis tidal-stream turbines Yan, J., Deng, X., Korobenko, A. Journal Article Current, Axial Flow Turbine Modeling Hydrodynamics, Performance
Wave and tidal energy resource assessment in Uruguayan shelf seas Alonso, R., Jackson, M., Santoro, P. Journal Article Current, Tidal, Wave
A comparison of numerical and analytical predictions of the tidal stream power resource of Massachusetts, USA Cowles, G., Hakim, A., Churchill, J. Journal Article Current, Tidal
Modelling tidal stream turbines in a three-dimensional wave-current fully coupled oceanographic model Li, X., Li, M., McLelland, S. Journal Article Current, Tidal Modeling Hydrodynamics
Mass ratio effect on vortex induced vibration of a flexibly mounted circular cylinder, an experimental study Modir, A., Kahrom, M., Farshidianfar, A. Journal Article Current, Vortex-Induced Vibration Lab Data, Modeling Structural
Impact of tidal turbine support structures on realizable turbine farm power Muchala, S., Willden, R. Journal Article Current, Tidal Modeling
Turning of the tides: Assessing the international implementation of tidal current turbines Sangiuliano, S. Journal Article Current, Axial Flow Turbine, Tidal Performance, Structural
Validation of the actuator line method for simulating flow through a horizontal axis tidal stream turbine by comparison with measurements Baba-Ahmadi, M., Dong, P. Journal Article Current, Tidal Modeling Hydrodynamics
Numerical assessment of a horizontal axis marine current turbine performance Rahimian, M., Walker, J., Penesis, I. Journal Article Current, Axial Flow Turbine Lab Data, Modeling, Scale Device Performance
Large-eddy simulation of a hydrokinetic turbine mounted on an erodible bed Yang, X., Knosronejad, A., Sotiropoulos, F. Journal Article Current, Tidal Modeling Hydrodynamics
Numerical Simulation and Dynamical Response of a Moored Hydrokinetic Turbine Operating in the Wake of an Upstream Turbine for Control Design Pyakurel, P., VanZwieten, J., Sultan, C. Journal Article Current Modeling Control, Hydrodynamics
Characteristics of the velocity profile at tidal-stream energy sites Lewis, M., Neill, S., Robins, P. Journal Article Current, Tidal Modeling Hydrodynamics
Multi-mode evaluation of power-maximizing cross-flow turbine controllers Forbush, D., Cavagnaro, R., Donegan, J. Journal Article Current, Cross Flow Turbine Field Data, Modeling, Full Scale, Scale Device Control, Performance
Siting assessment for Kinetic Energy Turbines: an emplacement study for sea and river applications Lo Zupone, G., Massaro, S., Barbarelli, S. Journal Article Current, Tidal Field Data, Modeling Hydrodynamics
Modelling effects of tidal currents on waves at a tidal stream energy site Guillou, N. Journal Article Current, Tidal Modeling Hydrodynamics
A multi-parametric criteria for Tidal Energy Converters siting in marine and fluvial environments Zupone, G., Massaro, S., Barbarelli, S. Journal Article Current, Tidal Field Data Hydrodynamics
Comparison of ADCP observations and 3D model simulations of turbulence at a tidal energy site Togneri, M., Lewis, M., Neill, S. Journal Article Current, Tidal Modeling Hydrodynamics
Sensitivity of tidal lagoon and barrage hydrodynamic impacts and energy outputs to operational characteristics Angeloudis, A., Falconer, R. Journal Article Current, Tidal Modeling Hydrodynamics
Mapping of Tidal Energy Potential based on High and Low Tides for Sabah and Sarawak Samo, K., Rigit, A., Baharun, A. Conference Paper Current, Tidal
Numerical simulations of wake characteristics of a horizontal axis tidal stream turbine using actuator line model Baba-Ahmadi, M., Dong, P. Journal Article Current, Axial Flow Turbine, Tidal Modeling Hydrodynamics
Multi-scale Ocean Response to a Large Tidal Stream Turbine Array De Dominicis, M., O'Hara Murray, R., Wolf, J. Journal Article Current, Tidal Modeling Array Effects
Characterization of the tidal resource in Rathlin Sound Pérez-Ortiz, A., Borthwick, A., McNaughton, J. Journal Article Current, Tidal
3D modelling of impacts from waves on tidal turbine wake characteristics and energy output Sufian, S., Li, M., O'Connor, B. Journal Article Current, Tidal Modeling Hydrodynamics
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