Surrogate-based optimization of tidal turbine arrays: a case study for the Faro-Olhão inlet [PDF]
, 2019 This paper presents a study for estimating the size of a tidal turbine array for the Faro-Olhão Inlet (Potugal) using a surrogate optimization approach. The method compromises problem formulation, hydro-morphodynamic modelling, surrogate construction and
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Journal of Ocean Engineering and Science, 2019 The tidal power has the potential to play a vital role in a sustainable energy future. The main objective of this paper is to investigate the performance and fatigue life of tidal current turbine (TCT) using fluid structure interaction (FSI) modeling ...
Habib Ullah +5 more
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Effect of Wavelength on Turbine Performances and Vortical Wake Flows for Various Submersion Depths
Journal of Marine Science and EngineeringWhen tidal turbines are deployed in water areas with significant waves, assessing the surface wave effects becomes imperative. Understanding the dynamic impact of wave–current conditions on the fluid dynamic performance of tidal turbines is crucial. This
Bohan Liu, Sunho Park
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Generator Systems for Marine Current Turbine Applications: A Comparative Study [PDF]
, 2014 Emerging technologies for marine current turbines are mainly related to works that have been carried out on wind turbines and ship propellers. It is then obvious that many electric generator topologies could be used for marine current turbines. As in the
BENBOUZID, Mohamed +2 more
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Evaluation of the Hydrodynamic Impacts of Tidal Turbine Arrays in Jiaozhou Bay
Journal of Marine Science and EngineeringIn this paper, a hydrodynamic model of Jiaozhou Bay was developed using the Regional Ocean Modeling System and validated against observed tidal levels and current data.
Chao Zhang +4 more
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Prediction of Seabed Scour Induced by Full-Scale Darrieus-Type Tidal Current Turbine
Journal of Marine Science and Engineering, 2019 Scour induced by a Darrieus-type tidal current turbine was investigated by using a joint numerical and experimental method with emphasis on the scour process of a full-scale turbine.
Chong Sun +3 more
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Simulation model of single structured tower hybrid wind and tidal energy cultivation based on Yemen’s south west coast [PDF]
E3S Web of Conferences, 2019 This paper propose the single structured tower with hybrid renewable energy cultivation on south west coast of Yemen by the means of tidal turbine which uses ocean current under the ocean and at the top of tower is wind turbine to harvest the maximum ...
Alfakih Sadeq M. +4 more
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Tidal energy machines: A comparative life cycle assessment
, 2013 Marine energy in the UK is currently undergoing a period of exponential growth in terms of development and implementation. The current installed tidal energy capacity of around 4MW is expected to rise to provide up to 20% of the UK’s electricity demand ...
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Maximum Torque Per Ampere Control Strategy of a 5-phase PM Generator in healthy and faulty modes for tidal marine turbine application [PDF]
, 2014 The work presented in this paper aims to propose a control strategy being able to extract efficiently energy from a fixed-pitch marine current turbine associated with a 5–phase Permanent Magnet Synchronous Generator (PMSG) in healthy mode and in faulty ...
CHARPENTIER, Jean-Frederic +3 more
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Contra-rotating marine current turbines : single point tethered floating system - stabilty and performance [PDF]
, 2009 The Energy Systems Research Unit within the Department of Mechanical Engineering at the University of Strathclyde has developed a novel contra-rotating tidal turbine (CoRMaT). A series of tank and sea tests have led to the development and deployment of a
Clarke, Joseph Andrew +4 more
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