A review of the optimization studies for Savonius turbine considering hydrokinetic applications

NR Maldar, CY Ng, E Oguz - Energy Conversion and Management, 2020 - Elsevier
The trend of utilizing renewable energy sources is witnessing a brisk growth around the
world. Among the various sources of renewable energy, hydropower is considered the most …

A review on modifications and performance assessment techniques in cross-flow hydrokinetic system

MM Kamal, RP Saini - Sustainable Energy Technologies and Assessments, 2022 - Elsevier
The depletion and the adverse effect on the environment caused by fossil fuels are critical
reasons to divert the power generation medium into non-fossil fuels (hydro, wind, solar, and …

A numerical investigation on the influence of savonius blade helicity on the performance characteristics of hybrid cross-flow hydrokinetic turbine

MM Kamal, RP Saini - Renewable Energy, 2022 - Elsevier
One of the major drawbacks of having a hybrid cross-flow hydrokinetic turbine (HKT) is the
alternative nature (positive and negative) of instantaneous torque generation by blades over …

Optimum performance of a horizontal axis tidal current turbine: A numerical parametric study and experimental validation

R Alipour, R Alipour, F Fardian, MH Tahan - Energy Conversion and …, 2022 - Elsevier
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 …

Performance investigations of hybrid hydrokinetic turbine rotor with different system and operating parameters

MM Kamal, RP Saini - Energy, 2023 - Elsevier
A cross-flow HKT can be deployed in rivers and canals having a shallow depth of water to
harness the kinetic energy from free stream water. Few studies have been carried out on the …

Potential and prospects of hydrokinetic energy in Malaysia: A review

NR Maldar, CY Ng, MS Patel, E Oguz - Sustainable Energy Technologies …, 2022 - Elsevier
Endlessly rising power demands coupled with the growing urge to tackle the effects of
climate change has compelled governments worldwide to explore and utilize every possible …

Overview and analysis on recent research and challenges of dropped objects in offshore engineering

G Xiang, K Rao, X Xiang, X Yu - Ocean Engineering, 2023 - Elsevier
With an increasing number of offshore operations taking place at sea, the occurrence of
dropped objects has become more widespread and frequent. These incidents can result in a …

Performance investigation of a drag-based hydrokinetic turbine considering the effect of deflector, flow velocity, and blade shape

NR Maldar, NC Yee, E Oguz, S Krishna - Ocean Engineering, 2022 - Elsevier
Hydrokinetic energy harnessing technologies are steadily acquiring the center stage of the
modern renewable industry due to certain merits over the others. Significant research …

Resistance prediction and optimization of Tri-SWACH using hybrid surrogate model with particular consideration of outrigger layout

G An, G Xiang, X Xiang, R Datla - Ocean Engineering, 2023 - Elsevier
Trimarans, as high-performance ships, the complex flow field of which generated by the
interaction between the main hull and the outrigger plays a crucial role in its hydrodynamic …

A numerical approach to understand the responses of passenger vehicles moving through floodwaters

EHH Al‐Qadami, Z Mustaffa… - Journal of flood risk …, 2022 - Wiley Online Library
Watercourses and roadways commonly intersect in their layout at many locations through
bridges, drainages, and fords. During heavy rain events, watercourses may overflow …