Tidal current energy harvesting technologies: A review of current status and life cycle assessment
As an abundant, clean, and predictable source of renewable energy, tidal current energy
provides a cost-effective alternative to fossil fuels. Tidal current energy harvesting …
provides a cost-effective alternative to fossil fuels. Tidal current energy harvesting …
[HTML][HTML] Current tidal power technologies and their suitability for applications in coastal and marine areas
A considerable body of research is currently being performed to quantify available tidal
energy resources and to develop efficient devices with which to harness them. This work is …
energy resources and to develop efficient devices with which to harness them. This work is …
Designing large arrays of tidal turbines: A synthesis and review
Much of the global tidal current energy resource lies in the accelerated flows along narrow
channels. These channels have the potential to produce 10–1000 s of MW of electricity …
channels. These channels have the potential to produce 10–1000 s of MW of electricity …
Exceeding the Betz limit with tidal turbines
R Vennell - Renewable Energy, 2013 - Elsevier
The Betz limit sets a theoretical upper limit for the power production by turbines expressed
as a maximum power coefficient of 16/27. While power production by wind turbines falls …
as a maximum power coefficient of 16/27. While power production by wind turbines falls …
Blockage effects on the hydrodynamic performance of a marine cross-flow turbine
CA Consul, RHJ Willden… - … Transactions of the …, 2013 - royalsocietypublishing.org
This paper explores the influence of blockage and free-surface deformation on the
hydrodynamic performance of a generic marine cross-flow turbine. Flows through a three …
hydrodynamic performance of a generic marine cross-flow turbine. Flows through a three …
Tidal power technology review with potential applications in Gulf Stream
AK Sleiti - Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews, 2017 - Elsevier
With the increasing concern of global warming, the importance of reducing greenhouse gas
emissions has been accepted worldwide. Realizing the contribution of conventional energy …
emissions has been accepted worldwide. Realizing the contribution of conventional energy …
[PDF][PDF] Influence of solidity on the performance of a cross-flow turbine
CA Consul, RHJ Willden, E Ferrer… - Proceedings of the 8th …, 2009 - picture.iczhiku.com
This paper presents a numerical investigation of the influence of solidity on the
hydrodynamics of a generic tidal cross-flow turbine. Flows through two-and fourbladed …
hydrodynamics of a generic tidal cross-flow turbine. Flows through two-and fourbladed …
[HTML][HTML] A Review: Design and Optimization Approaches of the Darrieus Water Turbine
G Li, G Wu, L Tan, H Fan - Sustainability, 2023 - mdpi.com
As the use of Darrieus turbines in water is becoming increasingly popular in the field of
renewable energy, it is essential to explore and evaluate existing research efforts. The …
renewable energy, it is essential to explore and evaluate existing research efforts. The …
A parametric evaluation of the interplay between geometry and scale on cross-flow turbine performance
Cross-flow turbines harness kinetic energy in wind or moving water. Due to their unsteady
fluid dynamics, it can be difficult to predict the interplay between aspects of rotor geometry …
fluid dynamics, it can be difficult to predict the interplay between aspects of rotor geometry …
Experimental investigation of helical cross-flow axis hydrokinetic turbines, including effects of waves and turbulence
The performance characteristics of two cross-flow axis hydrokinetic turbines were evaluated
in UNH's tow and wave tank. A 1m diameter, 1.25 m (nominal) height three-bladed Gorlov …
in UNH's tow and wave tank. A 1m diameter, 1.25 m (nominal) height three-bladed Gorlov …