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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Total results: 1429
Title Author Date Type of Content Technology Collection Method Device
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
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
A Hybrid Prognostic Methodology for Tidal Turbine Gearboxes Elasha, F. , Mba, D. , Togneri, M. Journal Article Current, Tidal Modeling
Impact of tidal turbine support structures on realizable turbine farm power Muchala, S., Willden, R. Journal Article Current, Tidal Modeling
Validation of the actuator line method for simulating flow through a horizontal axis tidal stream turbine by comparison with measurements Baba-Ahmadi, M., Dong, P. Journal Article Current, Tidal Modeling Hydrodynamics
Numerical simulations of wake characteristics of a horizontal axis tidal stream turbine using actuator line model Baba-Ahmadi, M., Dong, P. Journal Article Current, Axial Flow, Tidal Modeling Hydrodynamics
Numerical Simulation and Dynamical Response of a Moored Hydrokinetic Turbine Operating in the Wake of an Upstream Turbine for Control Design Pyakurel, P., VanZwieten, J., Sultan, C. Journal Article Current Modeling Control, Hydrodynamics
Cost Assessment Methodology and Economic Viability of Tidal Energy Projects Segura, E., Morales, R., Somolinos, J. Journal Article Current Modeling
Characteristics of the velocity profile at tidal-stream energy sites Lewis, M., Neill, S., Robins, P. Journal Article Current, Tidal Modeling 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
Tidal energy extraction in three-dimensional ocean models Brown, A., Neill, S., Lewis, M. Journal Article Current, Tidal Modeling
Modelling tidal stream turbines in a three-dimensional wave-current fully coupled oceanographic model Li, X., Li, M., McLelland, S. Journal Article Current, Tidal Modeling Hydrodynamics
Numerical assessments of ocean energy extraction from western boundary currents using a quasi-geostrophic ocean circulation model San, O. Journal Article Current, Ocean Current Modeling Array Effects
Mapping of Tidal Energy Potential based on High and Low Tides for Sabah and Sarawak Samo, K., Rigit, A., Baharun, A. Conference Paper Current, Tidal
Sensitivity of tidal lagoon and barrage hydrodynamic impacts and energy outputs to operational characteristics Angeloudis, A., Falconer, R. Journal Article Current, Tidal Modeling Hydrodynamics
Experimental study on scour profile of pile-supported horizontal axis tidal current turbine Chen, L., Hasim, R., Othman, F. Journal Article Current, Axial Flow, Tidal Lab Data
Performance analysis of a single stage modified Savonius hydrokinetic turbine having twisted blades Kumar, A., Saini, R. Journal Article Current, Cross Flow, Tidal Modeling Hydrodynamics, Structural
Turning of the tides: Assessing the international implementation of tidal current turbines Sangiuliano, S. Journal Article Current, Axial Flow, Tidal Performance, Structural
Tidal stream resource assessment uncertainty due to flow asymmetry and turbine yaw misalignment Piano, M., Neill, S., Lewis, M. Journal Article Current, Axial Flow, Tidal Modeling Structural
Probabilistic prediction of cavitation on rotor blades of tidal stream turbines Chernin, L., Val, D. Journal Article Current, Tidal Modeling Hydrodynamics
Tidal energy resource characterization in Chacao Channel, Chile Guerra, M., Cienfuegos, R., Thomson, J. Journal Article Current, Tidal Field Data, Modeling
Free-surface flow modeling and simulation of horizontal-axis tidal-stream turbines Yan, J., Deng, X., Korobenko, A. Journal Article Current, Axial Flow Modeling Hydrodynamics, Performance
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
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, Tidal Modeling Performance
Analytic Characterization of the Wake Behind In-Stream Hydrokinetic Turbines Pyakurel, P., VanZwieten, J., Wenlong, T. Journal Article Current Modeling Hydrodynamics
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
A comprehensive insight into tidal stream energy farms in Iran Radfar, S., Panahi, R., Javaherchi, T. Journal Article Current, Tidal
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, Tidal Modeling Hydrodynamics, Structural
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
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
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
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 Modeling Hydrodynamics, Performance
Ocean Energy in Insular Conditions Quirapas, M., Narasimalu, S. Report Current, Wave
Assessing the impact of tidal stream energy extraction on the Lagrangian circulation Guillou, N., Chapalain, G. Journal Article Current, Axial Flow, Tidal Modeling Hydrodynamics
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
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
Setting an agenda for biofouling research for the marine renewable energy industry Loxton, J., Macleod, A., Nall, C. Journal Article Current, Wave
Impact of a multi-star winding on the reliability of a permanent magnet generator for marine current turbine Olmi, C., Scuiller, F., Charpentier, J. Journal Article Current, Axial Flow Modeling Performance, Power Take Off
Techno-economic challenges of tidal energy conversion systems: Current status and trends Segura, E., Morales, R., Somolinos, J. Journal Article Current
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
Review of Tidal Lagoon Technology and Opportunities for Integration within the UK Energy System Todeschini, G. Journal Article Current, Tidal Grid Integration
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 Lab Data, Modeling Power Take Off, Structural
Methodology for estimating the French tidal current energy resource Campbell, R., Martinez, A., Letetrel, C. Journal Article Current, Tidal Modeling
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
Semi-analytical estimate of energy production from a tidal turbine farm with the account of ambient turbulence Pinon, G., Hurst, M , Lukeba, E. 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
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
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
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