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: 3108
Title Author Date Type of Content Technology Collection Method Engineering
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
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
Tidal Turbine Benchmarking Project: Stage I – Steady Flow Blind Predictions Wilden, R., Chen, S., Harvey, S. Conference Paper Current, Axial Flow Turbine Lab Data Performance
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
Impact of cavitation and inflow perturbation on the performance of a horizontal-axis tidal turbine Capone, A., DiFelice, F., Salvatore, F. Journal Article Current, Axial Flow Turbine, Tidal Performance
Modelling and Performance Analysis of a Tidal Current Turbine Connected to the Grid Using an Inductance (LCL) Filter Kangaji, L., Tartibu, L., Bokoro, P. Journal Article Current, Tidal Modeling Grid Integration, Performance
BEM Turbine Model and PID Control System of a Floating Hybrid Wind and Current Turbines Integrated Generator System Tamarit, F., García, E., Quiles, E. Journal Article Current Modeling Control, Hybrid Devices, Hydrodynamics
Validation of Actuator Line Modeling and Large Eddy Simulations of Kite-Borne Tidal Stream Turbines against ADCP Observations Prabahar, N., Fredriksson, S., Brostrom, G. Journal Article Current, Tidal Modeling Array Effects
Optimal energy harvesting efficiency from vortex-induced vibration of a circular cylinder Han, P., Huang, Q., Pan, G. Journal Article Current, Vortex-Induced Vibration Lab Data, Modeling Performance, Structural
A large-scale review of wave and tidal energy research over the last 20 years Khojasteh, D., Shamsipour, A., Huang L. Journal Article Current, Tidal, Wave Hydrodynamics, Performance, Structural
A rotating piezoelectric-electromagnetic hybrid harvester for water flow energy He, L., Han, Y., Sun, L. Journal Article Current, Ocean Current, Riverine Lab Data, Modeling Hybrid Devices, Performance, Structural
On technical issues for underwater charging of robotic fish schools using ocean renewable energy Jin, L., Cui, W. Journal Article Current, Wave, Salinity Gradient, OTEC Modeling Performance
Effects of Slotted Blades on the Hydrodynamic Performance of Horizontal Axis Tidal Turbines Yang, G. , Mao, Z., Zhang, T. Journal Article Current, Axial Flow Turbine Lab Data, Modeling Hydrodynamics
An ECT-LSLDA based fault diagnosis method for marine current turbines under variable marine conditions Xie, T., Xu, Y., Wang, T. Journal Article Current, Ocean Current Lab Data, Modeling
Tidal turbine power performance assessments following IEC TS 62600-200 using measured and modelled power outputs Evans, L., Ashton, I., Sellar, B. Journal Article Current, Axial Flow Turbine, Tidal Field Data Performance
Study on the dynamics and wake characteristics of a floating tidal stream turbine with pitch motion under free surface Xu, J., Zhang, Y., Peng, B. Journal Article Current, Tidal Modeling Hydrodynamics, Performance
Experimental study of the turbulent flow in the wake of a horizontal axis tidal current turbine Felice, F., Capone, A., Romano, G. Journal Article Current, Axial Flow Turbine, Tidal Lab Data, Scale Device Array Effects, Hydrodynamics, Performance
Experimental investigation of the seabed topography effects on tidal stream turbine behavior and wake characteristics Chen, L., Wang, H., Yao, Y. Journal Article Current, Axial Flow Turbine Lab Data, Scale Device Hydrodynamics, Performance
A hybrid model for online short-term tidal energy forecasting Monahan, T., Tang, T., Adcock, T. Journal Article Current, Tidal Field Data, Modeling
Transient Translational–Rotational Motion of an Ocean Current Converter Mooring System with Initial Conditions Lin, S., Wang, W., Yuan, H. Journal Article Current, Ocean Current Modeling Mooring
Role and Value of Tidal Stream Generation in the Future UK Energy System Further Sensitivity Studies Pudjianto, D. Report Current, Tidal Modeling
Research on the blockage correction of a diffuser-augmented hydrokinetic turbine Du, X., Tan, J., Yuan, P. Journal Article Current, Axial Flow Turbine, Cross Flow Turbine Modeling Performance, Structural
A methodology for cost-effective analysis of hydrokinetic energy projects Fouz, D., Carballo, R., López, I. Journal Article Current, Tidal Modeling
Power Generation Maximization Control Framework for Ocean Current Turbine Farms Ondes, E., Sultan, C., VanZwieten, J. Conference Paper Current, Ocean Current Modeling Control
Research and Innovation for Wave and Tidal Stream in the UK and EU A 2023 Summary Wong, P.W., Jeffrey, H. Report Current, Tidal, Wave Field Data Performance
Delivering Net Zero: Forecasting Wave and Tidal Stream Deployment in UK Waters by 2050 Grattan, K., Jeffrey, H. Report Current, Tidal, Wave Modeling
Co-Optimization of the Spooling and Cross-Current Trajectories of an Energy Harvesting Marine Hydrokinetic Kite Bhattacharjee, D., Tiburcio, M., Opila, D. Journal Article Current, Kite Modeling Hydrodynamics, Performance
Research on the effect of yawing motion on tidal turbine performance based on actuator-line method Li, C., Zhang, Y., Zheng, Y. Journal Article Current, Axial Flow Turbine, Tidal Lab Data, Modeling Hydrodynamics, Performance
Tidal Energy in Malaysia: An overview of potentials, device suitability, issues and outlook Rahim, M., Rahman, A., Izham, M. Journal Article Current, Axial Flow Turbine, Cross Flow Turbine, Tidal
Effects of surge and roll motion on a floating tidal turbine using the actuator-line method Chengyi, L., Yuquan, Z., Yuan, Z. Journal Article Current, Tidal Modeling Hydrodynamics
Study on fast prediction method of hydrodynamic load of floating horizontal axis tidal current turbine with pitching motion under free surface Wang, S., Chen, S., Li, C. Journal Article Current, Axial Flow Turbine, Tidal Modeling Control, Hydrodynamics
Experimental and Computational Fluid Dynamic Study of Water Flow and Submerged Depth Effects on a Tidal Turbine Performance Ghamati, E., Kariman, H., Hoseinzadeh, S. Journal Article Current, Tidal Lab Data, Modeling Hydrodynamics, Performance
Impacts of seasonal flow variation on riverine hydrokinetic energy resources and optimal turbine location – Case study on the Rivière Rouge, Québec, Canada Kirby, K., Rennie, C., Cousineau, J. Journal Article Current, Riverine Modeling
A tool to select offshore renewable energy facilities. The case of study of shipyards and ports in Spain Fernandez-Leal, F., Castro-Santos, L., Rubial-Yanez, P. Journal Article Current, Wave
Energy performance and flow characteristics of a NACA0009 hydrofoil with bending shrinkage groove and tip winglet Huang, C., Sun, M., Lv, X. Journal Article Current, Oscillating Hydrofoil Modeling Hydrodynamics, Performance, Structural
Seizing sustainable growth opportunities from tidal stream energy in the UK Serin, E., Andres, P., Martin, R. Report Current, Tidal
Method of bionic wavy tip on vortex and cavitation suppression of a hydrofoil in tidal energy Wang, L., Luo, X. , Feng, J. Journal Article Current, Tidal Performance
Open Water Blade Strain Measurements On A Vertical-Axis Tidal Turbine Bharath, A., Ross, H., Nichols, C. Conference Paper Current, Cross Flow Turbine, Tidal Scale Device Hydrodynamics, Structural
Design and Analysis of Hydromine for Harvesting Energy from Ocean Currents with No External Moving Parts Houchens, B., deVelder, N., Krath, E. Conference Paper Current, Ocean Current Modeling Hydrodynamics, Performance
Clearance and blockage effects on hydrodynamic performance of hybrid hydrokinetic turbine Saini, G., Saini, R. Journal Article Current, Axial Flow Turbine, Cross Flow Turbine Modeling Hydrodynamics, Performance, Structural
Fast prediction of hydrodynamic load of floating horizontal axis tidal turbine with variable speed control under surging motion with free surface Chen, S., Wang, S., Huang, J. Journal Article Current, Axial Flow Turbine, Tidal Modeling Control, Hydrodynamics
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