Evaluating statistical models to measure environmental change: A tidal turbine case study
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DOI: 10.1016/j.ecolind.2017.09.041
Abstract: Abstract Statistical models are routinely used in Before-After monitoring studies to detect, quantify, and forecast environmental change caused by natural or anthropogenic disturbances. For monitoring programs that have not established standard statistical procedures, an evaluation… read more here.
Keywords: change; environmental change; tidal turbine; statistical models ... See more keywords
Cavitation limits on tidal turbine performance
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DOI: 10.1016/j.oceaneng.2018.01.060
Abstract: Abstract Blockage effects are currently not accounted for in cavitation analyses of tidal turbine rotors. At higher blockage ratios, rotors are more heavily loaded and have potentially stronger suction peaks, so cavitation inception is more… read more here.
Keywords: tidal turbine; cavitation; blockage; tip speed ... See more keywords
A numerical structural analysis of ducted, high-solidity, fibre-composite tidal turbine rotor configurations in real flow conditions
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DOI: 10.1016/j.oceaneng.2021.109087
Abstract: Abstract Establishing a design and material evaluation of unique tidal turbine rotors in true hydrodynamic conditions by means of a numerical structural analysis has presented inadequacies in implementing spatial and temporal loading along the blade… read more here.
Keywords: rotor; tidal turbine; turbine; structural analysis ... See more keywords
A CFD study on the performance of a tidal turbine under various flow and blockage conditions
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DOI: 10.1016/j.renene.2017.01.052
Abstract: CFD simulations utilising the actuator disk model have been performed to study the effect of various parameters on the thrust produced by a tidal turbine. Instead of increasing the performance coefficients of the turbine, a… read more here.
Keywords: turbine; channel depth; tidal turbine; blockage ... See more keywords
The performance of a weir-mounted tidal turbine: Field observations and theoretical modelling
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DOI: 10.1016/j.renene.2020.02.005
Abstract: Abstract An economical way to harvest tidal energy is by integrating free stream turbines in coastal infrastructure. While numerous studies have investigated how turbines should be arranged in idealized geometries to optimize their performance, only… read more here.
Keywords: turbine; energy; field; tidal turbine ... See more keywords
A detailed study of tidal turbine power production and dynamic loading under grid generated turbulence and turbine wake operation
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DOI: 10.1016/j.renene.2020.12.052
Abstract: Abstract The paper presents an experimental campaign developed to contribute to the current research considering the operation of Horizontal Axis Tidal Turbines within stochastic flow conditions, namely turbulent and wake induced flows. The campaign was… read more here.
Keywords: turbine; turbulence; power; tidal turbine ... See more keywords
Harbour seals avoid tidal turbine noise: implications for collision risk
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DOI: 10.1111/1365-2664.12981
Abstract: The work was funded by the UK’s Natural Environment Research Council (NERC) and Department of the Environment Food and Rural Affairs (RESPONSE project, NE/J004251/1). It was also supported by NERC National Capability funding to the… read more here.
Keywords: avoid tidal; seals avoid; harbour seals; noise implications ... See more keywords
Tip-Bed Velocity and Scour Depth of Horizontal-Axis Tidal Turbine with Consideration of Tip Clearance
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DOI: 10.3390/en12122450
Abstract: The scouring by a tidal turbine is investigated by using a joint theoretical and experimental approach in this work. The existence of a turbine obstructs a tidal flow to divert the flow passing through the… read more here.
Keywords: tip bed; tidal turbine; turbine; tip ... See more keywords
Lifetime Analysis of IGBT Power Modules in Passively Cooled Tidal Turbine Converters
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DOI: 10.3390/en13081875
Abstract: Thermal cycling is one of the major reasons for failure in power electronic converters. For submerged tidal turbine converters investigating this failure mode is critical in improving the reliability, and minimizing the cost of energy… read more here.
Keywords: turbine; turbine converters; power; passively cooled ... See more keywords
Assessment of Dependency of Unsteady Onset Flow and Resultant Tidal Turbine Fatigue Loads on Measurement Position at a Tidal Site
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DOI: 10.3390/en14175470
Abstract: This work determines the variation in the fatigue loading on a tidal turbine at two depth positions and two different locations within a site. Site data were obtained at the European Marine Energy Centre, EMEC,… read more here.
Keywords: turbine; fatigue; tidal site; tidal turbine ... See more keywords
A State-of-the-Art Review of Structural Testing of Tidal Turbine Blades
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DOI: 10.3390/en16104061
Abstract: Over the last two decades, the tidal energy industry has laid the groundwork for creating commercially viable tidal power generation projects to strengthen sustainable energy policies around the world. At the end of 2021, the… read more here.
Keywords: structural testing; turbine blades; state art; testing tidal ... See more keywords