[HTML][HTML] A review of tidal energy—Resource, feedbacks, and environmental interactions
The ocean contains a variety of renewable energy resources, little of which has been
exploited. Here, we review both tidal range and tidal stream energy, with a focus on the …
exploited. Here, we review both tidal range and tidal stream energy, with a focus on the …
Numerical modelling of hydrodynamics and tidal energy extraction in the Alderney Race: A review
J Thiébot, DS Coles, AC Bennis… - … of the Royal …, 2020 - royalsocietypublishing.org
The tides are a predictable, renewable, source of energy that, if harnessed, can provide
significant levels of electricity generation. The Alderney Race (AR), with current speeds that …
significant levels of electricity generation. The Alderney Race (AR), with current speeds that …
Fluctuation characteristics induced by energetic coherent structures in air-core vortex: The most complex vortex in the tidal power station intake system
The air-core vortex is the most complex vortex in the intake system of tidal power stations.
Nearly all power plants prohibit the operation of units with air-core vortices, as these vortices …
Nearly all power plants prohibit the operation of units with air-core vortices, as these vortices …
Sheared turbulent flows and wake dynamics of an idled floating tidal turbine
Ocean energy extraction is on the rise. While tides are the most predictable amongst marine
renewable resources, turbulent and complex flows still challenge reliable tidal stream …
renewable resources, turbulent and complex flows still challenge reliable tidal stream …
Spatial integration effect on velocity spectrum: Towards an interpretation of the− 11/3 power law observed in the spectra of turbine outputs
P Druault, B Gaurier, G Germain - Renewable Energy, 2022 - Elsevier
To improve the turbine operational life, the interaction between flow properties and turbine
performance needs to be elucidated. We then propose to examine the physical origin of the …
performance needs to be elucidated. We then propose to examine the physical origin of the …
Experimental study of the shear flow effect on tidal turbine blade loading variation
M Magnier, N Delette, P Druault, B Gaurier… - Renewable Energy, 2022 - Elsevier
Tidal turbine arrays are planed to be installed in areas with strong currents where the flow
can often be sheared throughout the water column. To study the shear flow effects on tidal …
can often be sheared throughout the water column. To study the shear flow effects on tidal …
Spatial and temporal variations of the flow characteristics at a tidal stream power site: A high-resolution numerical study
The upcoming commercial development of tidal stream power requires a profound
knowledge of tidal streams. In this article, the spatial and temporal variations of the flow …
knowledge of tidal streams. In this article, the spatial and temporal variations of the flow …
An empirical model accounting for added turbulence in the wake of a full-scale turbine in realistic tidal stream conditions
The increased turbulence behind the turbine induces a fatigue load on the downstream
turbine blades. An accurate estimate of turbulent intensity in turbine wake is paramount to …
turbine blades. An accurate estimate of turbulent intensity in turbine wake is paramount to …
Turbulence measurements: An assessment of Acoustic Doppler Current Profiler accuracy in rough environment
The deployment of tidal turbines requires a precise hydrodynamic characterisation of the
production site. Acoustic Doppler Current Profilers (ADCP), usually employed for measuring …
production site. Acoustic Doppler Current Profilers (ADCP), usually employed for measuring …
Investigating the flow dynamics and turbulence at a tidal-stream energy site in a highly energetic estuary
Measurements of an upward-looking Nortek Signature 1000 kHz five-beam acoustic
Doppler current profiler are used to evaluate the mid-depth kinetic power density of the flow …
Doppler current profiler are used to evaluate the mid-depth kinetic power density of the flow …