Apparently, most hydrokinetic literatures mainly concentrate on large-scale technologies
such as waves, tides and ocean current applications. This could be one of the reasons …

The hydrokinetic energy conversion system has capabilities to supply inevitable and
secured power which is obtained from free stream like ocean, river, and man-made channel …

Increased demand of energy leads to exploration of new sources of energy. In the last few
years, hydrokinetic energy technology emerged as an important area in the field of …

Water wheels were the earliest hydraulic machines used in antiquity to convert water energy
into mechanical one. Due to their simple installation, low maintenance costs, and thanks to …

The Savonius wind turbine is a vertical-axis wind turbine invented in 1930s consisting of a
cylindrical drum with semi-circular blades attached to the drum. It is popular for its simple …

Utilization of electrical energy is the key to economic growth and improvement in people׳ s
living standards, especially in developing countries. The growing demand for electrical …

Since the underwater impurity and cavitation could have a significant impact on the
aerodynamic performance of tidal turbine blade airfoil, it is necessary to consider both …

This paper developed a horizontal axis micro-hydrokinetic river turbine (HAMHRT)
technology for local renewable energy applications. Firstly, a hydrofoil shape was selected …

Hydrokinetic turbines are electromechanical devices, which convert the kinetic energy of
freely flowing water into electricity without accumulating water. Turbine blades are …

Hydrokinetic turbines are prone to a harsh hydrodynamic environment with intricate vortical
flows that elevate the probability of failure. The degradation of the blade surface caused by …