Ocean Current

Capturing energy from ocean currents.

Strong ocean currents are generated by a combination of temperature, wind, salinity, bathymetry, and the rotation of the earth. The sun acts as the primary driving force, causing winds and temperature differences. Because ocean currents are fairly constant in both speed and flow and carry large amounts of energy, the ocean may provide a variety of suitable locations for deploying energy extraction devices such as turbines. Turbines capable of harnessing the kinetic energy of ocean currents may be indistinct from other marine current turbines and function according to the same principles. However, they may be designed or optimized for lower flow speeds relative to currents in tidal channels and may not need to account for reversing flow. A major difference is where the devices may be located—both geographically and in the water column. Strong ocean currents tend to be further offshore than tidal currents, which tend to be found in coastal or inland waters. This leads to deployment in deeper water, where a fixed substructure supporting a turbine higher in the water column where current is stronger is impractical. Devices may be suspended from moored surface platforms or attached to buoyant structures tethered to the seabed. Electricity is produced by coupling a generator to the turbine. Power is transmitted back to shore via cable.

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Total results: 117
Title Author Date Type of Content Technology Collection Method Device
IEC TS 62600-1:2020 - Part 1: Vocabulary IEC Guidance Current, Ocean Current, Tidal, Wave
Optimal sizing of Marine Current Energy Based Hybrid Microgrid Lazaar, N., Fakhri, E., Barakat, M. Conference Paper Current, Ocean Current Grid Integration
Compact Low-Velocity Ocean Current Energy Harvester Using Magnetic Couplings for Long-Term Scientific Seafloor Observation Huang L., Lyu, F. Journal Article Current, Ocean Current Grid Integration
Hydrodynamic performance evaluation of a new hydrofoil design for marine current turbines Nachtane, M., Tarfaoui, M., Saifaoui, D. Journal Article Current, Axial Flow, Ocean Current Modeling Hydrodynamics, Performance
An assessment of the East Australian Current as a renewable energy resource Schaeffer, A., Archer, M., Baumard, Q. Journal Article Current, Ocean Current Modeling
Experimental and numerical analysis of a multilayer composite ocean current turbine blade Ke, S., Wen-Quan, W., Yan, Y. Journal Article Current, Ocean Current Lab Data, Modeling Materials
Survey and Assessment of the Ocean Renewable Energy Resources in the US Gulf of Mexico Musial, W., Tegen, S., Driscoll, R. Report Current, Ocean Current, Tidal, Wave, OTEC
Layout optimization of an inertial energy harvester for miniature underwater mooring platforms Ding, W., Wang, K., Mao, Z. Journal Article Current, Ocean Current Modeling Performance
Evaluation of offshore marine current energy performance in Malaysia Zahari, S., Ng, C., Kurian, V. Journal Article Current, Ocean Current Modeling
Fluid-structure interaction and performance analysis of an ocean current turbine Dang, Z., Mao, Z., Tian, W. Conference Paper Current, Ocean Current Modeling Performance, Structural
Hydrostructural Optimization of a Marine Current Turbine Through Multi-fidelity Numerical Models Thandayutham, K., Samad, A. Journal Article Current, Axial Flow, Ocean Current Modeling Hydrodynamics, Performance, Structural
A review of hydrokinetic turbines and enhancement techniques for canal installations: Technology, applicability and potential Niebuhr, C., van Dijk, M., Neary, V. Journal Article Current, Ocean Current, Riverine, Tidal Field Data Structural
Modeling and dynamic analysis of a mobile underwater turbine system for harvesting Marine Hydrokinetic Energy Tandon, S., Divi, S., Muglia, M. Journal Article Current, Ocean Current Modeling Structural
Resource assessment of the marine current developed in the Cozumel Channel Alcerreca-Huerta, J., Callejas-Jimenez, M., Ordonez-Sanchez, S. Conference Paper Current, Ocean Current Field Data
Tidal & Current Energy Resources in Ireland Sustainable Energy Ireland Report Current, Ocean Current, Tidal
A M-EKF fault detection strategy of insulation system for marine current turbine Wang, T., Liu, L., Zhang, J. Journal Article Current, Ocean Current Modeling Performance
Moment loads acting on a blade of an ocean current turbine in shear flow Yahagi, K., Takagi, K. Journal Article Current, Ocean Current Modeling Performance
Development of ocean current marine turbine Tanigaki, S., Ishida, H., Sugiyama, S. Journal Article Current, Ocean Current Hydrodynamics
Iterative 3D layout optimization and parametric trade study for a reconfigurable ocean current turbine array using Bayesian Optimization Baheri, A., Ramaprabhu, P., Vermillion, C. Journal Article Current, Ocean Current Modeling Array Effects
Marine current power with cross-stream active mooring: Part II Tsao, C., Han, L., Jiang, W. Journal Article Current, Ocean Current Modeling Mooring
Hydrodynamic Performance of a Towed Floating Kuroshio Current Turbine Tsai, J., Liao, Y., Chiu, F. Conference Paper Current, Ocean Current Lab Data, Scale Device Performance
Development of Passive Oil Compensated Shaft Seal Module for Kuroshio Turbine Guo, J., Mu, L., Huang, S. Conference Paper Current, Ocean Current Lab Data, Scale Device Performance
Dynamic stability of a surfaced current turbine system Lin, S., Chien, Y., Hsu, H. Conference Paper Current, Ocean Current Modeling Performance
An energy harvester for Kuroshio power Tsai, S., Chen, B. Conference Paper Current, Ocean Current Modeling
Floating Type Ocean Current Turbine Takagi, K. Conference Paper Current, Ocean Current Field Data
Effect of Mooring Line Materials on FKT System Dynamics Wu, J., Chen, J., Hsin, C. Conference Paper Current, Ocean Current Mooring
The numerical analysis of a vertical axis turbine for current energy conversion Yang, M., Ciou, Z., Leu, S. Conference Paper Current, Axial Flow, Ocean Current Modeling Performance
The Field Study of Current Estimation for Kuroshio Power-Generating Pilot Facilities Lee, C., Chen, P., Chang, W. Conference Paper Current, Ocean Current Field Data
Hydrodynamic Analysis of a Marine Current Energy Converter for Profiling Floats Wu, S., Liu, Y., An, Q. Journal Article Current, Axial Flow, Ocean Current Structural
Experimental investigation of an innovative configuration for new marine current turbine Hassanzadeh, R., Yaakob, O., Gholami, A. Journal Article Current, Cross Flow, Ocean Current Lab Data Performance, Structural
IEC TS 62600-30:2018 - Part 30: Electrical power quality requirements IEC Guidance Current, Ocean Current, Tidal, Wave
Development and optimization of dual-mode propellers for renewable energy Liu, P., Bose, N., Chen, K. Journal Article Current, Ocean Current, Tidal Modeling Hydrodynamics, Performance
A strategic analysis of tidal current energy conversion systems in the European Union Segura, E., Morales, R., Somolinos, J. Journal Article Current, Ocean Current, Tidal Field Data
High-resolution modeling of the Kuroshio current power south of Japan Liu, T., Wang, B., Hirose, N. Journal Article Current, Ocean Current 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
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
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
Marine current power with Cross-stream Active Mooring: Part I Tsao, C., Feng, A., Hsieh, C. Journal Article Current, Ocean Current Performance
Model Predictive Control for Moored Ocean Current Turbines Ngo, T., Sultan, C., VanZwieten, J. Conference Paper Current, Ocean Current Modeling Control
System Modeling and Simulation of In-Stream Hydrokinetic Turbines for Power Management and Control Tzelepis, V., VanZwieten, J., Xiros, N. Journal Article Current, Ocean Current Modeling Control, Performance
Characterization of the mean flow field in the far wake region behind ocean current turbines Pyakurel, P., Tian, W., VanZwieten, J. Journal Article Current, Ocean Current Modeling Hydrodynamics, Performance
Discontinuity of lift on a hydrofoil in reversed flow for tidal turbine application Marchand, J., Astolfi, J., Bot, P. Journal Article Current, Ocean Current Modeling Hydrodynamics, Performance, Structural
Marine Hydrokinetic Energy in the Gulf Stream Off North Carolina: An Assessment Using Observations and Ocean Circulation Models Lowcher, C., Muglia, M., Bane, J. Book Chapter Current, Ocean Current Field Data, Modeling Hydrodynamics
Mapping the Ocean Current Strength and Persistence in the Agulhas to Inform Marine Energy Development Meyer, L., Braby, L., Krug, M. Book Chapter Current, Ocean Current Field Data, Modeling Hydrodynamics
Ocean Current Energy Resource Assessment for the Gulf Stream System: The Florida Current Haas, K., Yang, X., Neary, V. Book Chapter Current, Ocean Current Modeling Hydrodynamics
Adaptive Pitch Composite Blades for Axial-Flow Marine Hydrokinetic Turbines Barber, R. Thesis Current, Axial Flow, Ocean Current, Tidal Modeling, Scale Device Materials, Performance, Structural
Marine Hydrokinetic Energy from Western Boundary Currents Bane, J., He, R., Muglia, M. Journal Article Current, Ocean Current Hydrodynamics
Adaptive Individual Blade Pitch Control of an Ocean Current Turbine for Load Reduction Lee, L., VanZwieten, J. Journal Article Current, Ocean Current Modeling Control, Structural
Imbalance fault detection of marine current turbine under condition of wave and turbulence Zhang, M., Wang, T., Tang, T. Conference Paper Current, Ocean Current
Hydrodynamic consideration in ocean current turbine design Chen, J., Chiu, F., Hsin, C. Journal Article Current, Ocean Current Hydrodynamics, Structural
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