Computational fluid dynamics is employed for detailed prediction of the hydrokinetic turbine
performance and wake modelling. Of these, Reynolds-averaged Navier-Stokes (RANS) …

Understanding the environmental effects of marine energy (ME) devices is fundamental for
their sustainable development and efficient regulation. However, measuring effects is …

Turbulence and waves interactions are present in tidal streams ensuing the poorly
comprehended unsteady state. To clarify several aspects of the wave influence on the flow …

One of the most essential parameters contributing to the performance of hydrokinetic tidal
current turbine is its geometry. In this study, the effect of curvature, thickness, and blade pitch …

The predictive capabilities of blade-resolved unsteady Reynolds averaged Navier-Stokes
(URANS) and detached eddy simulation (DES), the most commonly used hybrid RANS/large …

This paper presents the results of hydrodynamic performance and wake assessment for a
horizontal axis tidal current turbine. The three-dimensional instantaneous flow field is …

Volutes for radial-flow turbomachines (eg, centrifugal fans and pumps) are spiral funnel-
shaped casings that house rotors. Their function is to guide the flow from rotors to outlets …

Tidal current energy technology is gradually maturing and transitioning towards large-scale
development. The vision for tidal energy development is similar to wind farms, involving the …

The representation of tidal energy in future renewable energy systems is growing. Most of
the current tidal turbine designs are limited by the minimum current velocity required for …

This article proposes an experimental apparatus design to measure the power of a cross-
flow marine hydrokinetic turbine system operating in a laboratory water tunnel. Data, from …