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
The Tidal Stream Power Curve: A Case Study Hardisty, J. Journal Article Current, Cross Flow Turbine, Tidal Lab Data, Full Scale Performance
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
Estimation of annual energy output from a tidal barrage using two different methods Xia, J., Falconer, R., Lin, B. Journal Article Current, Tidal Modeling
An overview of ocean renewable energy resources in Korea Kim, G., Lee, M., Lee, K. Journal Article Current, Wave, OTEC
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
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
Gross hydrokinetic power potential of the Florida Current Hanson, H. Report Current, Ocean Current Modeling
CFD Study of 2D Model of Diffuser for Harnessing Tidal Energy Mehmood, N., Liang, Z., Kwan, J. Journal Article Current, Tidal Modeling Hydrodynamics, Materials
Simplified site-screening method for micro tidal current turbines applied in Mozambique Hammar, L., Ehnberg, J., Mavume, A. Journal Article Current, Tidal Modeling Performance
Tanana River Hydrodynamic Energy Test Site Debris and Foundation Study Schmid, J. Report Current, Riverine
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
HYDROKAL: A module for in-stream hydrokinetic resource assessment Duvoy, P., Toniolo, H. Journal Article Current, Riverine Modeling
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
Current developments and future prospects of offshore wind and ocean energy Esteban, M., Leary, D. Journal Article Current, Wave
Developing an empirical model for ducted tidal turbine performance using numerical simulation results Shives, M., Crawford, C. Journal Article Current, Tidal Modeling 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
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
Lifecycle fatigue load spectrum estimation for mooring lines of a floating marine energy converter Thies, P., Johanning, L., Smith, G. Conference Paper Current, Wave Modeling Mooring
Further results on Selective Tidal Stream Transport for Lagrangian profilers Han, D., Jouffroy, J. Journal Article Current, Tidal Modeling Hydrodynamics
Diffuser Augmented Horizontal Axis Tidal Current Turbines Mehmood, N., Liang, Z., Khan, J. Journal Article Current, Cross Flow Turbine, Tidal
Flexible Moorings for Tidal Current Turbines Bowie, A. Thesis Current, Tidal Mooring
Impact of Tidal Energy Converter (TEC) Arrays on the Dynamics of Headland Sand Banks Neill, S., Jordan, J., Couch, S. Journal Article Current, Tidal Modeling Performance
Experimental and Analytical Study of Helical Cross-Flow Turbines for a Tidal Micropower Generation System Niblick, A. Thesis Current, Tidal Lab Data, Modeling Performance, Structural
An experimental investigation simulating flow effects in first generation marine current energy converter arrays Myers, L., Bahaj, A. Journal Article Current Lab Data
How motion trajectory affects energy extraction performance of a biomimic energy generator with an oscillating foil? Xiao, Q., Liao, W., Yang, S. Journal Article Current, Oscillating Hydrofoil Modeling Performance
The multi-objective optimization of the horizontal-axis marine current turbine based on NSGA-II algorithm Zhu, G., Guo, P., Luo, X. Journal Article Current, Axial Flow Turbine Modeling Control
The lessons learned from the development of the wind energy industry that might be applied to marine industry renewables Garrad, A. Journal Article Current, Wave
Economics of Ocean Energy Stallard, T. Book Chapter Current, Tidal, Wave
Efficiency Assessment of an Experimental Ocean Current Turbine Generator VanZwieten, J., Laing, W., Slezycki, C. Conference Paper Current, Ocean Current Performance
Numerical modeling of tidal currents and the effects of power extraction on estuarine hydrodynamics along the Georgia coast, USA Defne, Z., Haas, K., Fritz, H. Journal Article Current, Tidal Modeling Hydrodynamics
Reference Model #1 – Tidal Energy: Resource Polagye, B. Report Current, Tidal Performance
Fluid dynamic performance of a vertical axis turbine for tidal currents Yang, B., Lawn, C. Journal Article Current, Cross Flow Turbine, Tidal Lab Data, Modeling Performance, Structural
Dynamic Stability Analysis of a Tidal Power Generation System Connected to an Onshore Distribution System Wang, L., Li, C. Journal Article Current, Tidal Modeling Grid Integration
Estimating the power potential of tidal currents and the impact of power extraction on flow speeds Vennell, R. Journal Article Current Modeling Hydrodynamics
Numerical investigation and evaluation of optimum hydrodynamic performance of a horizontal axis hydrokinetic turbine Mukherki, S., Kolekar, N., Banerjee, A. Journal Article Current, Axial Flow Turbine Modeling Hydrodynamics, Performance
Finding and Optimal Placement Depth for a Tidal In-Stream Energy Conversion Device in an Energetic, Baroclinic Tidal Channel Kawase, M., Beba, P., Fabien, B. Report Current, Tidal Field Data Hydrodynamics
The importance of flow and turbulence characteristics for hydrokinetic energy development on the Tanana River at Nenana, Alaska Walsh, C., Fochesatto, J., Toniolo, H. Journal Article Current, Riverine Field Data Hydrodynamics
Effect of Humpback Whale Inspired Tubercles on Marine Tidal Turbine Blades Gruber, T., Murray, M., Fredriksson, D. Conference Paper Current, Tidal Lab Data Structural
Reference Model 2: ‘Rev 0’ Rotor Design Barone, M., Griffith, T., Berg, J. Report Current, Riverine Modeling Performance, Structural
The Contribution of Environmental Siting and Permitting Requirements to the Cost of Energy for Marine and Hydrokinetic Devices Reference Models #1, #2 and #3 Copping, A., Geerlofs, S. Report Current, Cross Flow Turbine, Tidal, Riverine, Wave, Point Absorber Full Scale, Scale Device Hydrodynamics
High-damping, high-Reynolds VIV tests for energy harnessing using the VIVACE converter Lee, J., Bernitsas, M. Journal Article Current Lab Data Hydrodynamics
Tests on ducted and bare helical and straight blade Darrieus hydrokinetic turbines Kirke, B. Journal Article Current, Cross Flow Turbine Field Data, Scale Device Performance
Reliability-Based Fatigue Life Estimation of Ocean Current Turbine Rotor Blades Hurley, S., Arockiasamy, M. Conference Paper Current, Ocean Current Modeling
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