An open and important question in tidal in-stream energy conversion is the level of kinetic
power extraction that is possible without unacceptable environmental degradation. In …

The tidal stream power potential along the coast of the state of Georgia is evaluated based
on numerical modeling and validated with the available data. The Georgia coast consists of …

The hydrodynamic effects of extracting kinetic power from tidal streams presents unique
challenges to the development of in-stream tidal power. In-stream tidal turbines superficially …

The drive to develop marine renewable energy has made resource assessments a matter of
pressing need and ongoing research. In the case of tidal in-stream power generation, a …

This paper presents a numerical modeling study for simulating in-stream tidal energy
extraction and assessing its effects on the hydrodynamics and transport processes in a tidal …

The energy available from tidal currents is substantial and considerable work has been
conducted into determining the size of the resource and what the large-scale consequences …

This paper briefly outlines the principles of energy extraction from tidal currents and
develops a simple model, based upon open channel flow, for the assessment of the …

Power levels available from the kinetic energy of tidal flows can be significant in coastal or
estuarine regions with relatively modest tidal ranges. For example, the central Maine coast …

Synopsis Application of 2-d and 3-d numerical tidal models in the marine renewable energy
field has typically been to identify appropriate sites for marine energy extraction and quantify …

Tidal hydrokinetic power generation involves the conversion of the kinetic power in swiftly
moving tidal currents to renewable electricity. Resource assessment is critical to understand …