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: 3069
Title Author Date Type of Content Technology Collection Method Engineering
Experimental Test Plan – DOE Tidal and River Reference Turbines Neary, V., Hill, C., Chamorro, L. Report Current, Axial Flow Turbine, Cross Flow Turbine, Tidal Lab Data, Full Scale Hydrodynamics, Performance
Non-dimensional scaling of tidal stream turbines Mason-Jones, A., O'Doherty, D. , Morris, C. Journal Article Current, Tidal Lab Data, Modeling Performance
The effect of non-uniform damping on flutter in axial flow and energy-harvesting strategies Singh, K., Michelin, S., De Langre, E. Journal Article Current, Axial Flow Turbine Modeling Hydrodynamics, Structural
THORs Power Method for Hydrokinetic Devices - Final Report Hunt, J., Rumker, J. Report Current, Ocean Current Lab Data Control
The Future Potential of Wave Power in the United States Previsic, M., Epler, J. , Hand, M. Report Current, Wave
Directionality in prospective Northern UK tidal current energy deployment sites Harding, S., Bryden, I. Journal Article Current, Tidal Hydrodynamics
Assessment of array shape of tidal stream turbines on hydro-environmental impacts and power output Ahmadian, R., Falconer, R. Journal Article Current, Tidal Modeling Array Effects
Ice Adhesion Issues in Renewable Energy Infrastructure Carriveau, R., Edrisy, A., Cadieux, P. Journal Article Current, Riverine
Determining currents from marine radar data in an extreme current environment at a tidal energy test site Bell, P. , Lawrence, J., Norris, J. Conference Paper Current, Tidal Field Data
Ocean Renewable Energy: 2015-2050, An Analysis of Ocean Energy in Australia Behrens, S., Griffin, D. , Hayward, J. Report Current, Wave, OTEC Modeling Hydrodynamics
Tidal range turbines and generation on the Solway Firth Aggidis, G., Feather, O. Journal Article Current, Tidal Modeling
A preliminary design methodology for fatigue life prediction of polymer composites for tidal turbine blades Kennedy, C., Leen, S., Brádaigh, C. Journal Article Current Materials
Optimizing the Shape of Rotor Blades for Maximum Power Extraction in Marine Current Turbines Esfahani, J., Karbasian, H. Journal Article Current, Tidal Hydrodynamics
Tidal Energy System for On-Shore Power Generation Bruce, A., Jones, J. Report Current, Tidal Lab Data, Modeling Structural
Multi-arrayed tidal current energy farm and the integration method of the power transportation Jo, C., Lee, K., Lee, J. Conference Paper Current, Tidal Array Effects, Grid Integration
Three-Dimensional Effects on an Oscillating-Foil Hydrokinetic Turbine Kinsey, T., Dumas, G. Journal Article Current, Oscillating Hydrofoil Modeling Performance
Development of an integrated multi-site & multi-device rapid evaluation tool for tidal energy planning Abundo, M., Buhali, M., Ang, R. Conference Paper Current, Tidal Modeling
Prediction of wave loads on tidal turbine blades Faudot, C., Dahlhaug, O. Journal Article Current, Tidal Lab Data, Modeling Hydrodynamics, Performance
Fatigue life prediction of mooring chains for a floating tidal current power station Jing, F., Zhang, F., Yang, Z. Journal Article Current, Tidal Field Data Materials, Mooring
Numerical and experimental studies on hydrofoils for marine current turbines Goundar, J., Ahmed, M., Lee, Y. Journal Article Current, Oscillating Hydrofoil Lab Data, Modeling Structural
Performance of horizontal axis tidal current turbine by blade configuration Jo, C., Yim, J., Lee, K. Journal Article Current, Tidal Lab Data, Modeling Performance
Prototyping a Series of Bi-Directional Horizontal Axis Tidal Turbines for Optimum Energy Conversion Liu, P., Bose, N. Journal Article Current, Tidal Modeling Structural
Design, fabrication and installation of a hydrodynamic rotor for a small-scale experimental ocean current turbine Borghi, M., Kolawole, F., Gangadharan, S. Conference Paper Current, Ocean Current Modeling Structural
Progress Report on the Development of Design Tools for Wave and Current MHK Devices Rieks, J. , Thompson, D. Report Current, Wave Modeling
Estimation of annual energy output from a tidal barrage using two different methods Xia, J., Falconer, R., Lin, B. Journal Article Current, Tidal Modeling
Designing the C-GEN lightweight direct drive generator for wave and tidal energy Keysan, O., Mueller, M., McDonald, A. Journal Article Current, Axial Flow Turbine, Tidal, Wave, Oscillating Wave Surge Converter Power Take Off
In-Stream Tidal Power: A Literature Review Kuang, C., Zhao, X., Pan, Y. Journal Article Current, Tidal Performance
An overview of ocean renewable energy resources in Korea Kim, G., Lee, M., Lee, K. Journal Article Current, Wave, OTEC
The Tidal Stream Power Curve: A Case Study Hardisty, J. Journal Article Current, Cross Flow Turbine, Tidal Lab Data, Full Scale Performance
Environmentally Benign and Permanent Modifications to Prevent Biofouling on Marine and Hydrokinetic Devices Zhang, Z. Report Current, Wave Materials
Cost-benefit analysis of tidal energy generation in Nova Scotia: A scenario for a tidal farm with 300MW of installed capacity in the Minas Passage in 2020 Houde, J. Thesis Current, Tidal
Marine Hydrokinetic Turbine Power-Take-Off Design for Optimal Performance and Low Impact on Cost-of-Energy Beam, M., Kline, B., Elbing, B. Conference Paper Current, Wave Power Take Off
Optimal tandem configuration for oscillating-foils hydrokinetic turbine Kinsey, T., Dumas, G. Journal Article Current, Oscillating Hydrofoil Array Effects, Performance
Computational Fluid Dynamics Analysis of a Hydrokinetic Turbine Based on Oscillating Hydrofoils Kinsey, T., Dumas, G. Journal Article Current, Oscillating Hydrofoil Lab Data, Modeling
Gross hydrokinetic power potential of the Florida Current Hanson, H. Report Current, Ocean Current Modeling
Subsurface mooring stability in the presence of vertical shear Hanson, H. Report Current, Ocean Current Mooring
Hydrofoil optimization and experimental validation in helical vertical axis turbine for power generation from marine current Yang, B., Shu, X. Journal Article Current, Ocean Current Lab Data, Modeling Performance, Structural
Simplified site-screening method for micro tidal current turbines applied in Mozambique Hammar, L., Ehnberg, J., Mavume, A. Journal Article Current, Tidal Modeling Performance
CFD Study of 2D Model of Diffuser for Harnessing Tidal Energy Mehmood, N., Liang, Z., Kwan, J. Journal Article Current, Tidal Modeling Hydrodynamics, Materials
Tanana River Hydrodynamic Energy Test Site Debris and Foundation Study Schmid, J. Report Current, Riverine
Current developments and future prospects of offshore wind and ocean energy Esteban, M., Leary, D. Journal Article Current, Wave
Computational Methods for the Design and Prediction of Performance of Tidal Turbines Kinnas, S., Xu, W., Yu, Y. Journal Article Current, Tidal Modeling Hydrodynamics, Performance
Far-field modelling of the hydro-environmental impact of tidal stream turbines Ahmadian, R., Falconer, R., Bockelmann-Evans, B. Journal Article Current, Tidal Field Data, Modeling Hydrodynamics
Performance prediction of array arrangement on ducted Composite Material Marine Current Turbines (CMMCTs) Wang, J., Müller, N. Journal Article Current Modeling Array Effects, Hydrodynamics, Materials, Performance
HYDROKAL: A module for in-stream hydrokinetic resource assessment Duvoy, P., Toniolo, H. Journal Article Current, Riverine Modeling
Developing an empirical model for ducted tidal turbine performance using numerical simulation results Shives, M., Crawford, C. Journal Article Current, Tidal Modeling Performance
Tidal energy resource complexity in a large strait: The Karori Rip, Cook Strait Stevens, C., Smith, M., Grant, B. Journal Article Current, Tidal Field Data Hydrodynamics, Performance
Tidal stream device reliability comparison models Delorm, T., Zappla, D., Tavner, P. Journal Article Current, Tidal
Precision navigation sensors facilitate full auto pilot control of Smart ROV for ocean energy applications Toal, D., Omerdic, E., Dooly, G. Conference Paper Current, Wave
Flexible Moorings for Tidal Current Turbines Bowie, A. Thesis Current, Tidal Mooring
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