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: 1365
Title Author Date Type of Content Technology Collection Method Device
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
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
Setting an agenda for biofouling research for the marine renewable energy industry Loxton, J., Macleod, A., Nall, C. Journal Article Current, Wave
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
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
Methodology for estimating the French tidal current energy resource Campbell, R., Martinez, A., Letetrel, C. Journal Article Current, Tidal Modeling
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
Energy extraction of two flapping foils with tandem configurations and vortex interactions Xu, G., Xu, W. Journal Article Current, Oscillating Hydrofoil Modeling Performance, Structural
Multi-rotor tidal stream turbine fence performance and operation Vogel, C., Wilden, R. Journal Article Current, Tidal Modeling Array Effects, Control, Hydrodynamics, Performance
Forces on a marine current turbine during runaway Goude, A. , Lundin, S. Journal Article Current, Cross Flow Lab Data, Modeling Control, Structural
An improved neural network method based on the differential evolution algorithm to predict the tidal level in the tidal power station Qiu, Y., Zhang, C., Yi, H. Conference Paper Current, Tidal Field Data, Modeling
An enhanced and validated performance and cavitation prediction model for horizontal axis tidal turbines Kaufmann, N., Carolus, T., Starzmann, R. Journal Article Current, Axial Flow Modeling Hydrodynamics, Performance
Upscaling of Tidal Turbine Blades: Glass or Carbon Fibre Reinforced Polymers? Jaksic, V., Wallace, F., Brádaigh, C. Conference Paper Current, Tidal Materials
The structure of turbulence in a rapid tidal flow Milne, I. , Sharma, R. , Flay, R. Journal Article Current, Axial Flow Modeling Hydrodynamics
Experimental and numerical analysis of the performance and wake of a scale–model horizontal axis marine hydrokinetic turbine Javaherchi, T., Stelzenmuller, N., Aliseda, A. Journal Article Current, Axial Flow Lab Data, Modeling, Full Scale, Scale Device Hydrodynamics, Performance
Marine current power with Cross-stream Active Mooring: Part I Tsao, C., Feng, A., Hsieh, C. Journal Article Current, Ocean Current Performance
Performance analysis of a Savonius hydrokinetic turbine having twisted blades Kumar, A., Saini, R. Journal Article Current, Cross Flow Performance, Structural
A power loss model for Archimedes screw generators Kozyn, A., Lubitz, W. Journal Article Current, Archimedes Screw Lab Data, Modeling Performance
Wake characteristics of a TriFrame of axial-flow hydrokinetic turbines Chawdhary, S., Hill, C., Yang, X. Journal Article Current, Axial Flow Lab Data, Modeling, Scale Device Array Effects, Hydrodynamics
Optimal analytic dispatch for tidal energy generation Lisboa, A., Vieira, T., Guedes, L. Journal Article Current, Tidal Performance
Simulation of horizontal axis tidal turbine wakes using a Weakly-Compressible Cartesian Hydrodynamic solver with local mesh refinement Elie, B., Oger, G., Guillerm, P. Journal Article Current, Axial Flow, Tidal Modeling Hydrodynamics
Experimental Analysis of Archimedes Screw Turbines Songin, K. Thesis Current, Archimedes Screw Lab Data, Modeling Performance
Numerical investigation of damage progressive in composite tidal turbine for renewable marine energy Nachtane, M., Tarfaoui, M., Moumen, A. Conference Paper Current, Tidal Modeling Structural
Model Predictive Control for Moored Ocean Current Turbines Ngo, T., Sultan, C., VanZwieten, J. Conference Paper Current, Ocean Current Modeling Control
The Impact of Axial Flow Misalignment on a Tidal Turbine Frost, C. , Evans, P. , Harrold, M. Journal Article Current, Axial Flow, Tidal Field Data, Modeling Performance, Structural
A numerical tidal stream energy assessment study for Baía de Todos os Santos, Brazil Marta-Almeida, M, Cirano, M., Soares, C. Journal Article Current, Tidal
Hydrokinetic energy conversion by two rough tandem-cylinders in flow induced motions: Effect of spacing and stiffness Sun, H., Ma, C., Kim, E. Journal Article Current Lab Data Performance
Design and manufacture of a bed supported tidal turbine model for blade and shaft load measurement in turbulent flow and waves Payne, G., Stallard, T., Martinez, R. Journal Article Current, Axial Flow, Tidal Lab Data, Modeling Hydrodynamics
Changing Tides: Acceptability, support, and perceptions of tidal energy in the United States Dreyer, S., Polis, H., Jenkins, L. Journal Article Current, Tidal Field Data
A simulation model for tidal energy extraction in Nigeria using tidal current turbine Okoli, C., Uhunmwangho, R., Nwogu, H. Conference Paper Current, Tidal Modeling
Characterisation of current and turbulence in the FloWave Ocean Energy Research Facility Sutherland, D., Noble, D., Steynor, J. Journal Article Current Lab Data, Test Center Hydrodynamics
Ocean wave energy in the United States: Current status and future perspectives Lehmann, M., Karimpour, F., Goudey, C. Journal Article Current, Wave
Simulating current-energy converters: SNL-EFDC model development, verification, and parameter estimation James, S., Johnson, E., Barco, J. Journal Article Current, Tidal Modeling Array Effects, Hydrodynamics
A CFD study on the performance of a tidal turbine under various flow and blockage conditions Koh, W., Nq, E. Journal Article Current, Axial Flow, Tidal Modeling Hydrodynamics, Performance
A surrogate-model assisted approach for optimising the size of tidal turbine arrays Culley, D., Funke, S. , Kramer, S. Journal Article Current, Tidal Modeling Array Effects, Performance
Testing Marine Renewable Energy Devices in an Advanced Multi-Directional Combined Wave-Current Environment Noble, D., Draycott, S., Davey, A. Conference Paper Current, Wave Lab Data
Damage prediction of horizontal axis marine current turbines under hydrodynamic, hydrostatic and impacts loads Nachtane, M., Tarfaoui, M., Moumen, A. Journal Article Current, Tidal Modeling Materials
Experimental study of wake structure behind a horizontal axis tidal stream turbine Chen, Y., Lin, B., Lin, J. Journal Article Current, Axial Flow Lab Data Hydrodynamics
Tidal Energy Site Characterization for Marine Turbine Optimal Installation: Case of the Ouessant Island in France Tawil, T., Charpentier, J., Benbouzid, M. Journal Article Current, Tidal
A conceptual model for prioritizing dam sites for tidal energy sources Lee, A., Chen, H., Kang, H. Journal Article Current, Tidal Modeling
A tuned actuator cylinder approach for predicting cross-flow turbine performance with wake interaction and channel blockage effects Shives, M., Crawford, C., Grovue, S. Journal Article Current, Cross Flow Modeling Array Effects, Hydrodynamics, Performance, Power Take Off
Hydro Power: The Potential of a Novel Marine Hydrokinetic Turbine Technology Goudarzi, N., Han, K. Conference Paper Current, Tidal Structural
The effects of roll motion of the floating platform on hydrodynamics performance of horizontal-axis tidal current turbine Wang, S., Sun, K., Zhang, J. Journal Article Current, Axial Flow Modeling Hydrodynamics, Performance, Structural
Confronting the financing impasse: Risk management through internationally staged investments in tidal energy development MacDougall, S. Journal Article Current, Tidal
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