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: 3042
Title Author Date Type of Content Technology Collection Method Engineering
Effects of non-isotropic blockage on a tidal turbine modeled with the Actuator-Line method Mascrier, E., Zilic de Arcos, F., Pinon, G. Conference Paper Current, Axial Flow Turbine, Tidal Modeling Hydrodynamics
Estimation and characterisation of the wave-induced turbulent kinetic energy and turbulent dissipation from ADCP data Calvino, C., Bennis, A., Furgerot, L. Conference Paper Current, Tidal Field Data Hydrodynamics
Development of a modified BEMT model for the analysis of helical bladed vertical axis tidal turbines Fereidoonnezhad, M., Leen, S., Nash, S. Conference Paper Current, Cross Flow Turbine, Tidal Modeling Hydrodynamics
Tidal Turbine Benchmarking Project: Stage I - Steady Flow Experiments Harvey, S., Chen, X., Rowe, D. Conference Paper Current, Tidal Lab Data Hydrodynamics
Improved Modelling of Vertical Velocity Profiles at a Tidal Energy Site Enders, L., Karsten, R. Conference Paper Current, Tidal Field Data
Modelling the effects of boundary proximity on a tidal rotor using the actuator line method Edwards, H., Chen, X., Vogel, C. Conference Paper Current, Tidal Modeling Hydrodynamics
Designing Vortex Generators for Tidal Turbine Blades Manolesos, M., Kaufmann, N., Papadakis, G. Conference Paper Current, Tidal Performance
SEASNAKE: Impact - Marine operations modelling for evidence-based results detailing the impact of using a new fully dynamic cable design for ocean energy devices. Kennedy, B., Giorgi, S., Senar, A. Conference Paper Current, Wave Modeling Substructure
Intracycle Active Blade Pitch Control for Cross-Flow Tidal Turbines Using Embedded Electric Drive Systems Zhao, Z., Bennecke, T., Hörner, S. Conference Paper Current, Cross Flow Turbine, Tidal Lab Data, Modeling Hydrodynamics
Leveraging Explainable Artificial Intelligence for Real-time Detection of Tidal Blade Damage Syed, M., Goggins, J., Shahryar Conference Paper Current, Tidal Modeling Structural
Multi-Actuator Full-Scale Fatigue Test of a Tidal Blade Dubon, S., Vogel, C., Cava, D. Conference Paper Current, Tidal Lab Data, Full Scale Structural
An Analysis of the German tidal energy resource Korte, A., Windt, C., Goseberg, N. Conference Paper Current, Tidal Modeling
Experimental characterisation of the wake of a bottom-mounted two tandem of cylinders placed in a high velocity area Cruz, A., Combret, T., Hadri, F. Conference Paper Current, Tidal Lab Data Hydrodynamics
A two-scale blockage correction for an array of tidal turbines Dehtyriov, D., Vogel, C., Willden, R. Conference Paper Current, Tidal Modeling Array Effects, Hydrodynamics
Investigation of Low Order Parameters Affecting Tidal Stream Energy Resource Assessments Patel, M., Smyth, A., Angeloudis, A. Conference Paper Current, Tidal Modeling
A study on tidal rotors under the combined effects of currents and waves using actuator-line CFD simulations Zilic de Arcos, F., McNaughton, J., Vogel, C. Conference Paper Current, Axial Flow Turbine, Tidal, Wave Modeling Hydrodynamics
Dynamic Responses of a 1:5-Scale Ocean Current Energy Converter Yang, S., Hung, Y., Yang, R. Conference Paper Current Modeling Hydrodynamics, Mooring
A comprehensive assessment tool for low-TRL current energy converters Forbush, D., Colby, J., Mendoza, N. Conference Paper Current
Evaluating the performance of turbulence closure models for tidal stream resource characterization Yang, Z., Deb, M. Conference Paper Current, Tidal Modeling Hydrodynamics
The performance of counter-rotating tidal turbine in different sea states Fu, S. Conference Paper Current, Tidal Modeling Hydrodynamics, Performance
Design, Manufacture and Testing of an Open-Source Benchmark Composite Hydrokinetic Turbine Blade González-Montijo, M., Murray, R., Beach, R. Conference Paper Current, Tidal, Wave Modeling Hydrodynamics, Structural
Assessing wave-turbulence separation from ADCP measurements with artificial flow data Togneri, M., Masters, I., Williams, A. Conference Paper Current, Tidal Modeling Hydrodynamics
Investigating the impact of multi-rotor structure shadowing on tidal stream turbine performance Townley, B., Shi, W., Xiao, Q. Conference Paper Current, Axial Flow Turbine, Tidal Modeling Hydrodynamics
Antifouling And Anticorrosive Prevention With Ceramic Coatings On Offshore Structures For Renewable Energy Sánchez, D., García, S., Ruiz, A. Conference Paper Current, Tidal, Wave Field Data Materials, Structural
Impact of lateral turbine spacing on the performance of a multi-rotor tidal energy device Smith, R., Townley, B., Wray, B. Conference Paper Current, Tidal Modeling Array Effects, Hydrodynamics
Fatigue-life prediction methods of a dynamic power cable for a floating testing platform – a numerical approach Benites-Munoz, D., Ricci, F., Touzon, I. Conference Paper Current, Wave Modeling Materials, Structural
Optimal Design of a Submerged Tidal Device for Low Current Environment Jo, C., Jeong, S., Hwang, S. Conference Paper Current, Axial Flow Turbine, Tidal Lab Data Mooring
Validation of the energy resource assessment with experimental data for the site selection of a tidal turbine in the Tagus River estuary Hoofd, B., Gomes, T., Pinto, L. Conference Paper Current, Tidal Field Data, Modeling
Enabling the Ocean Internet of Things with Renewable Marine Energy Topper, M., Jarnoux, N., Costello, R. Conference Paper Current, Wave, Salinity Gradient, OTEC Lab Data, Modeling Control
Experimental flow conditions effects on a bottom-mounted ducted twin vertical axis tidal turbine compared to real sea conditions Moreau, M., Germain, G., Maurice, G. Conference Paper Current, Cross Flow Turbine, Tidal Lab Data Hydrodynamics, Performance
Measurements of tidal flow variability in Ramsey Sound, Pembrokeshire Miles, J., Coles, D., Simmonds, D. Conference Paper Current, Tidal Field Data
High-fidelity modeling of a vertical axis tidal turbine model under realistic flow conditions Grondeau, M., Guillou, S. Conference Paper Current, Axial Flow Turbine, Tidal Modeling Hydrodynamics
Design and Demonstration of a Passive Pitch System for Tidal Turbines Gambuzza, S., Ōtomo, S., Liu, Y. Conference Paper Current, Tidal Lab Data, Modeling Hydrodynamics, Structural
Tracking a large vortex at a tidal power site Mercier, P., Guillou, S. Conference Paper Current, Tidal Modeling Hydrodynamics
Instabilities in tidal turbine wakes Smyth, A., Nishino, T. , Young, A. Conference Paper Current, Tidal Modeling Array Effects, Hydrodynamics
Intracycle Control Sensitivity of Cross-Flow Turbines Athair, A., Snortland, A., Scherl, I. Conference Paper Current, Cross Flow Turbine, Tidal Lab Data Hydrodynamics
Turbine fatigue load prediction from field measurements of waves and turbulence Mullings, H., Stallard, T., Draycott, S. Conference Paper Current, Tidal Field Data, Modeling Hydrodynamics
A comparative study of power production using a generic empirical model in a tidal farm Shariff, K., Guillou, S. Conference Paper Current, Tidal Modeling Array Effects, Hydrodynamics
On the design of a small scale tidal converter for long time deployment at sea Alizzio, D., Gurnari, L., Nardi, V. Conference Paper Current, Kite, Tidal Scale Device Structural
Assessment of tidal energy resources in the Strait of Magellan in southern Chile Atias, L., Escauriaza, C., Williams, M. Conference Paper Current, Tidal Field Data, Modeling
Characterisation of turbulent flow and the wake of a tidal stream turbine in proximity to a ridge Hurubi, S., Stallard, T., Stansby, P. Conference Paper Current, Tidal Modeling Hydrodynamics
Performance Assessment of a Multi-Rotor Floating Tidal Energy System Kaufmann, N., Starzmann, R., Al-Kahli, N. Conference Paper Current, Tidal Field Data, Full Scale Performance
A Filtering device for improving the quality of cooling water in turbine generator of Sihwa Tidal Power Plant Kim, T., Kwak, H., Bang, J. Conference Paper Current, Tidal Lab Data
Numerical optimisation of the active lift turbines using OpenFoam's overset method Robin, I., Mouazé, D., Bennis, A. Conference Paper Current, Tidal Modeling
Characterization of the Mechanical Properties of Low Stiffness Marine Power Cables through Tension, Bending, Torsion, and Fatigue Testing Ringsberg, J., Dieng, L., Li, Z. Journal Article Current, Wave, Salinity Gradient, OTEC Modeling Materials, Structural
A comparison of the power potential for surface- and seabed-deployed tidal turbines in the San Juan Archipelago, Salish Sea, WA Calandra, G., Wang, T., Miller, C. Journal Article Current, Tidal Modeling Performance
Marine energy harvesting from tidal currents and offshore winds: A 2-DOF system based on flow-induced vibrations Liu, J., Bao, B., Chen, J. Journal Article Current, Tidal Modeling Hybrid Devices
Performance and reliability study of China's first megawatt-scale horizontal-axis tidal turbine Wang, P., Wang, L., Zhang, Q. Journal Article Current, Axial Flow Turbine, Tidal Performance
Mission Analysis for Marine Renewable Energy To Provide Power for Marine Carbon Dioxide Removal Niffenegger, J., Greene, D., Thresher, R. Report Current, Wave, OTEC
Misaligned sheared flow effects on a ducted twin vertical axis tidal turbine Moreau, M., Germain, G., Maurice, G. Journal Article Current, Cross Flow Turbine, Tidal Lab Data Hydrodynamics, Performance
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