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
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
Tidal energy resource characterization in Chacao Channel, Chile Guerra, M., Cienfuegos, R., Thomson, J. Journal Article Current, Tidal Field Data, Modeling
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
A modeling study of tidal energy extraction and the associated impact on tidal circulation in a multi-inlet bay system of Puget Sound Wang, T., Yang, Z. Journal Article Current, Tidal
Turbulence dissipation rates from horizontal velocity profiles at mid-depth in fast tidal flows Horwitz, R., Hay, A. Journal Article Current, Tidal Modeling Hydrodynamics
Power available from a depth-averaged simulation of a tidal turbine array Vogel, C., Willden, R., Houlsby, G. Journal Article Current, Tidal Lab Data Array Effects
Performance prediction of a prototype tidal power turbine by using a suitable numerical model Ahn, S., Xiao, Y., Wang, Z. Journal Article Current, Tidal Modeling Performance
Tidal stream resource assessment uncertainty due to flow asymmetry and turbine yaw misalignment Piano, M., Neill, S., Lewis, M. Journal Article Current, Axial Flow Turbine, Tidal Modeling Structural
Probabilistic prediction of cavitation on rotor blades of tidal stream turbines Chernin, L., Val, D. Journal Article Current, Tidal Modeling Hydrodynamics
Electrical components for marine renewable energy arrays: a techno-economic review Collin, A., Nambiar, A., Bould, D. Journal Article Current Array Effects, Structural
Tidal energy extraction in three-dimensional ocean models Brown, A., Neill, S., Lewis, M. Journal Article Current, Tidal Modeling
Wave and tidal energy: state of the industry Carcas, M., Davies, G., Edge, G. Report Current, Tidal, Wave
Development, deployment and experimental test on the novel tethered system GEM for tidal current energy exploitation Coiro, D., Troise, G., De Marco, A. Journal Article Current, Kite Lab Data, Full Scale, Scale Device Performance
The trade-off between tidal-turbine array yield and impact on flow: A multi-objective optimisation problem du Feu, R., Funke, S. , Kramer, S. Journal Article Current, Tidal Modeling Array Effects, Hydrodynamics
Energy extraction and hydrodynamic behavior analysis by an oscillating hydrofoil device Ma, P., Yang, Z., Wang, Y. Journal Article Current, Oscillating Hydrofoil Modeling Performance
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
Marine Renewables Canada Annual Report 2017 Marine Renewables Canada Report Current, Wave
Numerical analysis of a diffuser-augmented hydrokinetic turbine Tampier, G., Troncoso, C., Zilic, F. Journal Article Current, Axial Flow Turbine Hydrodynamics, Performance, 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
A comprehensive insight into tidal stream energy farms in Iran Radfar, S., Panahi, R., Javaherchi, T. Journal Article Current, Tidal
Analytic Characterization of the Wake Behind In-Stream Hydrokinetic Turbines Pyakurel, P., VanZwieten, J., Wenlong, T. Journal Article Current Modeling Hydrodynamics
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
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
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
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
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
Tidal resource modelling for sites in the vicinity of an island near a landmass Pérez-Ortiz, A. Thesis Current, Tidal Lab Data, Modeling
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
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
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
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
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
The economics of electricity generation from Gulf Stream currents Li, B., de Queiroz, A., DeCarolis, J. Journal Article Current, Ocean Current Field Data, Modeling Hydrodynamics
Techno-economic challenges of tidal energy conversion systems: Current status and trends Segura, E., Morales, R., Somolinos, J. Journal Article Current
Energy extraction of two flapping foils with tandem configurations and vortex interactions Xu, G., Xu, W. Journal Article Current, Oscillating Hydrofoil Modeling Performance, Structural
Methodology for estimating the French tidal current energy resource Campbell, R., Martinez, A., Letetrel, C. Journal Article Current, Tidal Modeling
Design of fibre-reinforced polymer composite blades for wind and tidal turbines Fagan, E. Thesis Current, Tidal Modeling Materials, Structural
An enhanced and validated performance and cavitation prediction model for horizontal axis tidal turbines Kaufmann, N., Carolus, T., Starzmann, R. Journal Article Current, Axial Flow Turbine Modeling Hydrodynamics, Performance
Multi-rotor tidal stream turbine fence performance and operation Vogel, C., Wilden, R. Journal Article Current, Tidal Modeling Array Effects, Control, Hydrodynamics, Performance
Tidal resource and interactions between multiple channels in the Goto Islands, Japan Waldman, S., Yamaguchi, S., O'Hara Murray, R. Journal Article Current, Tidal Modeling Array Effects, Hydrodynamics, Performance
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
Comparison study of tidal stream and wave energy technology development between China and some Western Countries Liu, Y., Li, Y., He, F. Journal Article Current, Tidal, Wave
Community energy and emissions planning for tidal current turbines: A case study of the municipalities of the Southern Gulf Islands Region, British Columbia Sangiuliano, S. Journal Article Current, Tidal Field Data
Hydrodynamic analysis of a ducted, open centre tidal stream turbine using blade element momentum theory Steven Allsop, Christophe Peyrard, Philipp R. Thies, Evangelos Boulougouris, Gareth P. Harrison Journal Article Current, Axial Flow Turbine Lab Data, Modeling Power Take Off, Structural
Review of Tidal Lagoon Technology and Opportunities for Integration within the UK Energy System Todeschini, G. Journal Article Current, Tidal Grid Integration
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
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