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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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Marine Energy Documents Related to Current

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 Current.

Total: 3477

Title Author Date Type of Content Technology Collection Method Engineering
Energy flexibility and viability enhancement for an ocean-energy-supported zero-emission office building with respect to both existing and advanced utility business models with dynamic responsive incentives Zhou, S., Cao, S. Journal Article Current, Tidal Modeling Control, Hybrid Devices, Performance
Optimization of Hydrokinetic Swept Blades Gemaque, M., Vaz, J., Saavedra, O. Journal Article Current, Axial Flow Turbine, Cross Flow Turbine Modeling Performance, Structural
The effects of submergence depth on energy harvesting from the VIV of a four-cylinder oscillator with rigid connection Yang, T., Luo, Z., Yu, F. Journal Article Current, Vortex-Induced Vibration Modeling Hydrodynamics, Performance
Optimization of semicircular blade profile of Savonius hydrokinetic turbine using artificial neural network Rengma, T., Subbarao, P. Journal Article Current, Cross Flow Turbine Modeling Performance, Structural
Tidal turbine performance and loads for various hub heights and wave conditions using high-frequency field measurements and Blade Element Momentum theory Perez, L., Cossu, R., Grinham, A. Journal Article Current, Axial Flow Turbine, Tidal Field Data, Modeling Hydrodynamics, Performance, Structural
Experimental investigation of the influence of mast proximity on rotor loads for horizontal axis tidal turbines Shoukat, G., Gaurier, B., Facq, J. Journal Article Current, Axial Flow Turbine Lab Data Performance, Substructure
Advancement of Tidal Current Generation Technology in Recent Years: A Review Qin, Z., Tang, X., Wu, Y. Journal Article Current, Tidal Performance
A low-order wake interaction modeling framework for the performance of ocean current turbines under turbulent conditions Razi, P., Ramaprabhu, P., Tarey, P. Journal Article Current, Ocean Current Modeling Hydrodynamics, Performance
An optimal sizing framework for autonomous photovoltaic/hydrokinetic/hydrogen energy system considering cost, reliability and forced outage rate using horse herd optimization Alanazi, A., Alanazi, M., Nowdeh, S. Journal Article Current, Axial Flow Turbine, Cross Flow Turbine Modeling Hybrid Devices, Structural
Economic feasibility of marine renewable energy: Review Bhuiyan, M., Hu, P., Khare, V. Journal Article Current, Wave
Analysis of the momentum recovery in the wake of aligned axial-flow hydrokinetic turbines Posa, A., Broglia, R. Journal Article Current, Axial Flow Turbine Modeling Array Effects, Hydrodynamics, Performance
Performance of cross-flow turbines for varying blade materials and unsupported blade span length Marone, N., Wosnik, M., Barrington, M. Presentation Current, Axial Flow Turbine, Cross Flow Turbine Modeling Structural
Numerical model of a tidal current acceleration structure Lohani, B., Foran D., Mohammadian, A. Journal Article Current, Tidal Modeling, Scale Device Performance, Structural
Research on the Hydrodynamic Performance of a Horizontal-Axis Tidal Current Turbine with Symmetrical Airfoil Blades Based on Swept-Back Models Yan, Y., Xu, S., Liu, C. Journal Article Current, Axial Flow Turbine Modeling Hydrodynamics, Performance, Structural
Closed-Loop-Flight-Based Combined Geometric and Structural Wing Design optimization Framework for a Marine Hydrokinetic Energy Kite Beknalkar, S., Naik, K., Vermillion, C. Conference Paper Current, Kite Performance, Structural
Cost reduction pathway of tidal stream energy in the UK and France Frost, C. Report Current, Tidal
SafeWave Development of a model for the identification of suitable areas for the development of wave energy projects in the European Atlantic region in the context of maritime spatial planning and its implementation into a Decision Support Tool Galparsoro, I., Mandiola, G., Garnier, R. Report Current, Axial Flow Turbine, Wave Field Data
Supporting Ocean Energy Technology Development and Commercialisation: Coherent Application of Guidance, Standards and Certification De Roeck, Y., Colby, J., Zeitz, W. Report Current, Wave
Tidal Stream Site Cost Reduction Report Frost, C. Report Current, Axial Flow Turbine, Tidal
Off-grid SeaWater Reverse Osmosis (SWRO) desalination driven by hybrid tidal range/solar PV systems: Sensitivity analysis and criteria for preliminary design Delgado-Torres, A., García-Rodríguez, L. Journal Article Current, Tidal Modeling Hybrid Devices, Performance
A data-driven long-term metocean data forecasting approach for the design of marine renewable energy systems Penalba, M., Aizpurua, J., Martinez-Perurena, A. Journal Article Current, Wave Field Data, Modeling Performance
Fluid–Structure Interaction Modeling of Structural Loads and Fatigue Life Analysis of Tidal Stream Turbine Zhang, Y., Liu, Z., Li, C. Journal Article Current, Tidal Lab Data, Modeling Hydrodynamics, Structural
Experimental study on the optimum design of diffuser-augmented horizontal-axis tidal turbine Ambarita, E., Harinaldi, Azhari, R. Journal Article Current, Axial Flow Turbine, Ocean Current Lab Data, Modeling Performance
State-of-the-art review and future trends of development of tidal current energy converters in China Si, Y., Liu, X., Wang, T. Journal Article Current, Tidal
Study on the Effect of the Guide Vane Opening on the Band Clearance Sediment Erosion in a Francis Turbine Song, X., Zhou, X., Song, H. Journal Article Current, Axial Flow Turbine Modeling Structural
Spatial and temporal variations of the flow characteristics at a tidal stream power site: A high-resolution numerical study Mercier, P., Guillou, S. Journal Article Current, Tidal Modeling Hydrodynamics
Analysis of tidal turbine blade loading due to blade scale flow Mullings, H., Stallard, T. Journal Article Current, Axial Flow Turbine, Tidal Modeling Hydrodynamics
Fluid-structure interaction based optimisation in tidal turbines: A perspective review Kulkarni, S., Wang, L., Golsby, N. Journal Article Current, Tidal Modeling Hydrodynamics
Control and Supervision Requirements for Floating Hybrid Generator Systems García, E., Correcher, A., Quiles, E. Journal Article Current, Ocean Current Modeling Control, Hybrid Devices
Test Procedure Report 1 IEC TS 62600.200 Gap Analysis and Feedback Dibb, C. Report Current, Axial Flow Turbine, Kite
Effects of dimensionless parameters on the performance of a cross-flow current turbine Ross, H., Polagye, B. Journal Article Current, Cross Flow Turbine Lab Data Performance
Bibliometric analysis for ocean renewable energy: An comprehensive review for hotspots, frontiers, and emerging trends Hu, H., Xue, W., Jiang, P. Journal Article Current, Wave, Salinity Gradient, OTEC
Coupled BEM and two-phase mixture model for surrounding flow of horizontal axial turbine over sediment seabed Li, J., Chen, X. Journal Article Current, Axial Flow Turbine, Tidal Modeling Hydrodynamics, Performance
Evidence of potential synergy between aquaculture and offshore renewable energy Demmer, J., Lewis, M., Robins, P. Journal Article Current, Tidal Modeling
Shape Optimization of a Horizontal Axis Tidal Turbine (HATT) Blade Using Neural Networks for Response Surface Methodology Rotor, M., Hefazi, H. Conference Paper Current, Axial Flow Turbine, Tidal Modeling Hydrodynamics, Performance, Structural
The Effects of Blade Configurations on Performance of a Tidal Vertical Axis Turbine Tavakoli, S., Hemmati, S., Niazi, S. Book Chapter Current, Cross Flow Turbine Performance, Structural
Numerical Experiments on Hydrodynamic Performance and the Wake of a Self-Starting Vertical Axis Tidal Turbine Array Zhu, L., Hou, E., Zhou, Q. Journal Article Current, Tidal Modeling Array Effects, Performance
Turbulent Eddy Generation for the CFD Analysis of Hydrokinetic Turbines Gregori, M., Salvatore, F., Camussi, R. Journal Article Current, Axial Flow Turbine Modeling Hydrodynamics, Performance
Mississippi River Characterization for Current Energy Converter (CEC) Systems Nguyen, N., Gunawan, B., Castillo, C. Presentation Current, Riverine Modeling
Optimization design of the internal structural support of marine turbine blade for weight reduction: A preliminary study Zhu, D., Tao, R., Lu, Z. Journal Article Current, Axial Flow Turbine Modeling Materials, Structural
Fatigue life prediction of composite tidal turbine blades Gonabadi, H., Oila, A., Yadav, A. Journal Article Current, Tidal Lab Data, Modeling Hydrodynamics, Materials
Operation of a tidal turbine from a moored vessel in Agate Pass, WA Bassett, C. Presentation Current, Tidal Field Data Acoustics, Performance
Using marine energy in oyster farming operations: an assessment of opportunities Briggs, C., Grear, M. Presentation Current, Tidal, Wave Modeling
Tidal barrage operational optimisation using wave energy control techniques Ringwood, J., Faedo, N. Journal Article Current, Tidal, Wave Modeling Control
Field Testing of BladeRunner Current Energy Converter Loeffler, B., Arango, M., Kasper, J. Presentation Current, Riverine Field Data Performance
Modeling the Effects of Surface Waves on Power Generation of Cross-Flow Turbines Hartke, S., Pujara, N., Franck, J. Presentation Current, Cross Flow Turbine Modeling Hydrodynamics, Performance
Ocean Testing of Hydrokinetic Turbines Schurtenberger, W. Presentation Current, Tidal, Ocean Current Field Data Performance, Structural
Performance of a cross-flow turbine array at high confinement Hunt, A., Polagye, B. Presentation Current, Cross Flow Turbine Lab Data, Scale Device Array Effects, Performance
Field Testing of Water Horse Current Energy Converter Loeffler, B., Kasper, J., Duvoy, P. Presentation Current, Vortex-Induced Vibration Field Data Hydrodynamics, Performance
Layout and Design Considerations for a Confinement-Exploiting Array of Cross-flow Turbines Polagye, B., Terry, B., Hunt, A. Presentation Current, Cross Flow Turbine, Tidal, Riverine Modeling Array Effects
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