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: 3450

Title Author Date Type of Content Technology Collection Method Engineering
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
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
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
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
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 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
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
Diffuser Augmented Horizontal Axis Tidal Current Turbines Mehmood, N., Liang, Z., Khan, J. Journal Article Current, Cross Flow Turbine, Tidal
Further results on Selective Tidal Stream Transport for Lagrangian profilers Han, D., Jouffroy, J. Journal Article Current, Tidal Modeling Hydrodynamics
Flexible Moorings for Tidal Current Turbines Bowie, A. Thesis Current, Tidal Mooring
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
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
Efficiency Assessment of an Experimental Ocean Current Turbine Generator VanZwieten, J., Laing, W., Slezycki, C. Conference Paper Current, Ocean Current Performance
Estimating the power potential of tidal currents and the impact of power extraction on flow speeds Vennell, R. Journal Article Current Modeling Hydrodynamics
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
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
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
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
Design and Analysis of a Rotor Blade Optimized for Extracting Energy From the Florida Current VanZwieten, J., Oster, C., Duerr, A. Conference Paper Current, Ocean Current Performance, Structural
Reliability-Based Fatigue Life Estimation of Ocean Current Turbine Rotor Blades Hurley, S., Arockiasamy, M. Conference Paper Current, Ocean Current Modeling
A study on the fatigue life of glass reinforced polymer composites for tidal turbine blades Kennedy, C., Leen, S., Brádaigh, C. Conference Paper Current, Tidal Modeling Materials
Differential Planetary Gear Transmissions Usable in Renewable Energy Systems Saulescu, R., Jaliu, C., Ciobanu, D. Journal Article Current, Axial Flow Turbine Performance, Structural
Economic Methodology for the Evaluation of Emerging Renewable Technologies Re Vision Consulting LLC Report Current, Wave Full Scale
Reference Inflow Characterization for River Resource Reference Model: Reference Model 2 (RM2) Neary, V. Report Current, Riverine Lab Data, Scale Device Hydrodynamics
Microbial Corrosion Resistance of Stainless Steels for Marine Energy Installations Machuca, L., Bailey, S., Gubner, R. Journal Article Current, Wave Lab Data Materials
A Review of Hybrid Renewable/Alternative Energy Systems for Electric Power Generation: Configurations, Control, and Applications Nehrir, M., Wang, C., Strunz, K. Journal Article Current, Wave Hybrid Devices
Experimental tests of GEM- Ocean's kite, an innovative patented submerged system for marine current energy production Coiro, D., Troise, G., Scherillo, F. Conference Paper Current, Kite Lab Data, Scale Device Performance
State of the art for tidal currents electric energy resources Aly, H., El-Hawary, E. Conference Paper Current, Tidal Grid Integration
Whitestone Poncelet RISEC Project Final Technical Report Hasz Consulting, LLC, Whitestone Power and Communications Report Current, Riverine Field Data, Modeling Structural
Life cycle comparison of a wave and tidal energy device Walker, S., Howell, R. Journal Article Current, Axial Flow Turbine, Wave, Oscillating Wave Surge Converter
Experimental investigation of inter-array wake properties in early tidal turbine arrays Myers, L., Keogh, B., Bahaj, A. Conference Paper Current, Tidal Lab Data, Scale Device Array Effects
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