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: 3412

Title Author Date Type of Content Technology Collection Method Engineering
RegStack machine learning model for accurate prediction of tidal stream turbine performance and biofouling Rashid, H., Hanzla, M., Berghout, T. Journal Article Current, Axial Flow Turbine Lab Data Performance
Influence of the phase relationship between tidal currents and elevations on tidal energy conversion Milford, C., Martin, V., Neill, S. Journal Article Current, Axial Flow Turbine, Tidal Modeling Hydrodynamics, Performance
Influence of the longitudinal spacing on a two-unit tandem tidal turbine arrangement in turbulent flow Zhang, Y., Xu, J., Liu, Z. Journal Article Current Lab Data Array Effects, Hydrodynamics
Resilience of offshore renewable energy systems to extreme metocean conditions: A review Göteman, M., Panteli, M., Rutgersson, A. Journal Article Current, Tidal, Wave
Resource characterization of a commercial tidal stream energy site: Morlais Irish Sea Chisholm, J., Roberts, M., Powell, B. Journal Article Current, Tidal Field Data, Modeling
Performance energy production with advanced design and prototype floating ducted tidal turbine for small islands Rumaherang, W., Elim, H., Latununuwe, A. Journal Article Current Field Data Hybrid Devices
Lessons learned from the design and operation of a small-scale cross-flow tidal turbine Bassett, C., Gibbs, P., Wood, H. Journal Article Current, Cross Flow Turbine, Tidal Full Scale Power Take Off, Substructure
Post Access Report: Performance Characterization Testing and Model Calibration of a Vertical Axis Hydrokinetic Turbine Emrgy Report Current, Cross Flow Turbine Lab Data, Modeling Hydrodynamics, Performance, Power Take Off, Structural
Life cycle and economic assessment of tidal energy farms in early design phases: Application to a second-generation tidal device Bianchi, M., Arnal, A., Astorkiza-Andres, M. Journal Article Current, Axial Flow Turbine, Tidal
Policy Brief: Advancing Offshore Renewable Energy Testing Infrastructure in Europe MARINERG-i Report Current, Tidal, Wave
Harnessing Tidal Energy Through Cableway Technology: The CableKites System Feng, Y., Sony, M., Meier-Staude, R. Conference Paper Current, Tidal Structural
A turbines-module adapted to the marine site for tidal farms layout optimization Pucci, M., Bellafiore, D., Zanforlin, S. Journal Article Current, Tidal Modeling Array Effects
Effects of non-isotropic blockage on a tidal turbine modeled with the Actuator-Line method Mascrier, E., Arcos, D., Pinon, G. Journal Article Current, Axial Flow Turbine, Tidal Modeling Array Effects, Hydrodynamics, Performance
Observations from structural testing of full-scale tidal turbine blades Finnegan, W., Jiang, Y., Flanagan, M. Journal Article Current, Axial Flow Turbine, Cross Flow Turbine Lab Data Structural
Characterisation of turbulent flow and the wake of a tidal stream turbine in proximity to ridges of differing length Hurubi, S., Stallard, T., Stansby, P. Journal Article Current, Tidal Modeling Hydrodynamics, Structural
Objective Functions for the Blade Shape Optimisation of a Cross-Flow Tidal Turbine under Constraints Ruiz-Hussmann, K., Delafin, P., Bonamy, C. Journal Article Current, Cross Flow Turbine, Tidal Modeling Structural
Investigating the impact of multi-rotor structure shadowing on tidal stream turbine performance Townley, B., Shi, W., Angeloudis, A. Journal Article Current, Axial Flow Turbine, Tidal Modeling Hydrodynamics, Performance
An experimental optimization environment for developing an intracycle pitch control in cross flow turbines Hoerner, S., Leidhold, R., Abbaszadeh, S. Journal Article Current, Cross Flow Turbine Lab Data, Modeling Hydrodynamics, Structural
A two-scale blockage correction for an array of tidal turbines Dehtyriov, D., Vogel, C., Willden, R. Journal Article Current, Axial Flow Turbine, Tidal Modeling Array Effects, Hydrodynamics, Performance
Performance characteristics and bluff-body modeling of high-blockage cross-flow turbine arrays with varying rotor geometry Hunt, A., Talpey, G., Calandra, G. Journal Article Current, Cross Flow Turbine Lab Data Array Effects, Hydrodynamics, Performance, Structural
On the design of a small scale tidal converter for long time deployment at sea Alizzio, D., Gurnari, L., Nardi, V. Journal Article Current, Kite, Tidal Scale Device Control, Structural
Verification and validation of blade-resolved viscous-flow tidal turbine simulations Rentschler, M., Gomes, T., Vaz, G. Journal Article Current, Tidal Modeling Hydrodynamics
On tidal array layout sensitivity to regional hydrodynamics representation Jordan, C., Coles, D., Johnson, F. Journal Article Current, Tidal Modeling Array Effects, Hydrodynamics
A Methodology to capture the single blade loads on a cross-flow tidal turbine flume model Bennecke, T., Abbaszadeh, S., Ruiz-Hussmann, K. Journal Article Current, Cross Flow Turbine, Tidal Lab Data, Scale Device Control, Hydrodynamics, Structural
Dynamic Response Analysis of a Fully Coupled Numerical Model for a Floating Tidal Current Turbine System Cheng, M., Fan, J., Shang, D. Conference Paper Current, Tidal Modeling Hydrodynamics, Mooring, Performance
Ocean energy: Delivering cheaper, cleaner and more secure electricity systems ETIP Ocean (European Technology and Innovation Platform for Ocean Energy) Current, Tidal, Wave
Advanced measuring techniques for tidal turbine blades during structural testing Thanthirige, T., Flanagan, M., Kennedy, C. Journal Article Current, Cross Flow Turbine, Tidal Full Scale Structural
Hydrodynamic characteristics of ducted tidal turbine in an infinitely large array Liu, X., Shi, S., Xiong, S. Journal Article Current, Tidal Lab Data, Modeling Hydrodynamics, Performance, Structural
Directional Variations in Tidal Flow Multifractality and Intermittency Cheng, S., Neary, V., Chamorro, L. Journal Article Current, Tidal Field Data
Characterizing in-stream turbulent flow for tidal energy converter siting in Cook Inlet, Alaska Deb, M., Yang, Z., Wang, T. Journal Article Current, Tidal Modeling
Challenges in tidal energy commercialization and technological advancements for sustainable solutions Zhang, D., Yang, K., Zhang, K. Journal Article Current, Ocean Current
Tidal stream energy resource characterization for powering the blue economy applications for Southeastern Alaska Brand, M., Huang, Y., Yang, Z. Journal Article Current Modeling
Application of hydrokinetic turbines in microtidal rivers: The Misa River test site Postacchini, M., Zitti, G., Perugini, E. Journal Article Current, Archimedes Screw Modeling Performance
Drifter-based global ocean current energy resource assessment Sadoughipour, M., VanZwieten, J., Tang, Y. Journal Article Current Field Data
Turbulence measurements at three potential tidal energy sites in the Salish Sea McVey, J., Kilcher, L., Thomson, J. Journal Article Current Field Data Hydrodynamics
Investigation of the effect of blade angle of Archimedes spiral hydrokinetic turbine based on hydrodynamic performance and entropy production theory Song, K., Huan, H., Wei, L Journal Article Current, Archimedes Screw Modeling Hydrodynamics, Structural
Ocean Energy Stats & Trends 2024 Ocean Energy Europe Report Current, Tidal, Wave
An experimental and numerical assessment of tidal stream turbine behavior under seabed bathymetry proximity and blockage ratio effect Chen, L., Wang, H., Yao, Y. Journal Article Current, Tidal Lab Data, Modeling Performance
UMERC PTO and Controls Working Group Report Quinn, S., Robson, C., Franco, A. Report Current, Wave, OTEC Control, Power Take Off
Study on the Wake Characterization of a Horizontal-Axis Tidal Stream Turbine Utilizing a PIV System in a Large Circulating Water Tunnel Jung, S., Lee, H., Jeong, D. Journal Article Current, Axial Flow Turbine Lab Data Hydrodynamics
Bioinspired marine hydrogen mining via electrolysis powered by in-situ stream current energy Deng, Z., Qiu, H., Wang, H. Journal Article Current, Cross Flow Turbine Lab Data, Modeling
Simulation and control of a tethered undersea kite with an onboard counter-rotating turbine Zeng, C., Soares, C. Journal Article Current, Kite Modeling Control
Severn Estuary Commission Report Garrad, A., Reed, S., Davies, P. Report Current, Tidal
State-of-the-Art in the Use of Renewable Energy Sources on the Example of Wind, Wave Energy, Tidal Energy, and Energy Harvesting: A Review from 2015 to 2024 Wilk-Jakubowski, J., Pawlik, L. , Wilk-Jakubowski, G. Journal Article Current, Tidal, Wave
State-of-the-Art in the Use of Renewable Energy Sources on the Example of Wind, Wave Energy, Tidal Energy, and Energy Harvesting: A Review from 2015 to 2024 Wilk-Jakubowski, J., Pawlik, L. , Wilk-Jakubowski, G. Current, Tidal, Wave Control, Grid Integration, Hybrid Devices
A global cross-resource assessment of offshore renewable energy Spalding, J., White, C., Ross, L. Journal Article Current, Tidal, Ocean Current, Wave, Salinity Gradient, OTEC
Optimal phasing of tidal stream power around the British Isles and within the English Channel for green ammonia production Driscoll, H., Salmon, N., Banares-Alcantara, R. Journal Article Current, Tidal Modeling
Performance evaluation and fast prediction of a pitched horizontal-axis tidal turbine under wave-current conditions using a variable-speed control strategy Wang, S., Tang, J., Li, C. Journal Article Current, Axial Flow Turbine, Tidal Control, Hydrodynamics, Performance
Spectral behavior of a horizontal axis tidal turbine in elevated levels of homogeneous turbulence Hanzla, M., Banerjee, A. Journal Article Current, Axial Flow Turbine, Tidal Hydrodynamics
Experimental Study of the Wave Effects on a Ducted Twin Vertical Axis Tidal Turbine Wake Development Linant, R., Saouli, Y., Germain, G. Journal Article Current, Cross Flow Turbine Test Center, Scale Device Hydrodynamics
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