Articles tagged with Tidal Energy
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Researchers developed a machine learning-powered fluid simulation model that significantly reduces computation time without compromising accuracy. The new surrogate model maintains the same level of accuracy as traditional particle-based simulations while reducing computation time from approximately 45 minutes to just three minutes.
The Einstein Probe mission aims to probe X-ray transient sources and explosive astrophysical phenomena, contributing significantly to astronomical research. The mission's sophisticated observational instruments will enhance the detection of sudden X-ray transients and monitor variability in known celestial sources.
SwRI scientists measure tidal dissipation on Titan by analyzing the planet's spin axis rotation, revealing a recent event that affected its orbit. The study suggests that Titan's noncircular orbit is due to a perturbation within the past 350 million years.
Researchers found that marsh grass productivity differs between tall and short forms, with taller plants capturing more CO2. The team measured photosynthesis, respiration, and biomass to understand how ecosystem variables impact carbon fixation.
Researchers design flexible, batlike wings that boost lift and improve flight performance. The study found that smooth curvature of the membrane wing generates more lift than a leading-edge vortex.
Florida Atlantic University's Southeast National Marine Renewable Energy Center is establishing a blue energy hub to develop and test ocean current energy technologies. The project aims to improve the nation's competitiveness in marine energy technology and create jobs.
The Atlantic Marine Energy Center (AMEC) will develop new research projects, infrastructure, and educational programs using the funding. Lehigh University will lead two research projects focused on tidal turbine blades and real-time stable marine energy microgrid power management.
Researchers created a modeling tool to design more robust marine hydrokinetic technologies and inform risk assessments for financing and permitting. The tool estimates the fragility curve of devices, helping developers create mooring systems that can withstand extreme weather conditions.
Researchers used aerial drone technology and boat-based surveys to map complex tidal flows around the world's most powerful tidal turbine, O2. The study provides new insights into optimal turbine placement and site-specific assessments to address uncertainties surrounding interactions with marine habitats and environments.
Engineers at MIT have developed a physics-based model that accurately represents airflow around rotors under extreme conditions. This new theory has the potential to improve rotor blade designs and optimize wind farm layouts for maximum power output and safety.
A new rocky planet, TOI-6713.01, has been found to be covered with active volcanoes, making it glow with a fiery, glowing-red hue. The planet's surface temperature reaches 2,600 degrees Kelvin due to gravitational forces that cause it to experience tidal energy.
Researchers developed nontoxic, biodegradable, and high-performing lubricant additives for water power turbines using ionic liquids. The ILs demonstrated significant reductions in friction and equipment wear compared to commercial gear oils.
A team of MIT scientists has detected 18 new tidal disruption events (TDEs) using infrared observations, more than doubling the catalog of known TDEs. The discoveries reveal that these star-shredding black holes occur in a range of galaxies across the entire sky, not just dusty galaxies.
A self-powered movable seawall system harnesses microtidal energy to generate electricity, protecting ports against tsunamis and providing emergency power. The system is feasible in 20 Japanese ports along the western coast, facing the Nankai Trough, which is prone to megathrust earthquakes and tsunamis.
Researchers at Lancaster University found that tidal range schemes can protect estuaries and coastal areas from sea level rise by harnessing high tides and maintaining low tide levels. These barrages can provide jobs, reliable power, and reduced costs while conserving habitats.
The £7 million CoTide project aims to develop scalable tidal stream energy, making renewable power cheaper, more reliable, and scalable. The initiative will create integrated engineering tools and solutions to overcome technical challenges in harnessing ocean tides as a clean energy source.
Researchers at Lancaster University demonstrate the viability of tidal power as a predictable renewable energy source. The creation of a tidal barrage could operate for 120 years or more to meet future demand and storage problems, protecting coastal areas from flooding and sea level rise.
The world's first rapid testing facility for tidal turbine blades has opened, aiming to speed up development of marine energy technologies while reducing costs. The £4.6 million FastBlade facility uses powerful hydraulic cylinders to simulate stresses on blades over two decades in under three months.
The new Atlantic Marine Energy Center, led by UNH, will focus on wave and tidal energy conversion, as well as ocean sensing and aquaculture. The center aims to advance marine renewable energy technologies through research, education, and outreach.
New research suggests tidal stream power can provide 11% of the UK's current annual electricity demand, with potential environmental impact comparable to climate change. To achieve this, around 11.5 GW of tidal stream turbine capacity is required, with major grid infrastructure needed for development.
Researchers at Lehigh University's P.C. Rossin College of Engineering and Applied Science are designing a more efficient tidal turbine using a $250,000 NSF grant. They will test different fairing shapes in a water tunnel facility equipped with an active grid turbulence generator to reduce energy loss and increase renewable energy power.
A new Mersey barrage concept proposes a holistic approach to tidal energy projects, incorporating benefits such as transport links, tourism, and habitat creation. The design aims to balance environmental concerns with economic opportunities.
The Memorial Bridge in New Hampshire has been outfitted with data sensors to transform it into a self-diagnosing bridge. The sensors capture information about the bridge's health, environmental conditions, and traffic patterns. This innovation aims to create the next generation of bridges with maximum safety, reliability, and efficiency.
A new study uses tagged seabirds to measure ocean currents and track tidal patterns. This non-invasive method could provide crucial data for the marine renewable energy industry, helping identify sites for tidal energy generation.
The FLASC prototype is a world-first offshore renewable energy TLP with integrated energy storage. It stores energy generated by wind turbines, solar PV, and other sources using pressurised seawater and compressed air.
Researchers suggest a cycle linking supercontinent formation to tidal energy, which controls ocean wave strength. Strong tidal energy fosters nutrient mixing, sustaining ocean life, while low tidal energy may lead to oxygen-starved oceans.
Tidal energy has vast potential to provide clean electricity to US communities, with Banerjee's research focusing on improving turbine performance in turbulent environments. The study aims to enhance understanding of fundamental issues related to scale interactions in turbulent flows.
A University of Washington study found that people who believe in climate change and see economic or environmental benefits to tidal energy are more likely to support projects. Residents support tidal energy more when it's connected to the grid and benefiting their community.
A new study uses ecosystem services to evaluate the potential impacts of tidal power projects on coastal environments and people. Researchers identified biodiversity, tourism, and food provision as key ecosystem services that should be assessed in the Muskeget Channel Tidal Energy Project.
Researchers say that improved storage technologies and hybrid systems could address the variable nature of alternative energy, making them more cost-effective and efficient. Advanced energy storage and smart-grid connections are being explored to match different forms of renewable energy and provide a consistent power supply.
The US Navy has awarded a contract to the University of Washington to develop marine renewable energy technologies, aiming to generate power from tides and waves. The four-year project will focus on developing tools for predicting and tapping energy at naval facilities worldwide.
Researchers are exploring ways to improve solar power forecasting, grow algae for biofuel sustainably, and model the environmental effects of tidal power. PNNL scientists have developed new approaches to predict clouds, analyzed resources needed for algal biofuel production, and created a computer model to study tidal energy extraction.
Nautricity, a Glasgow-based university spin-out, has been awarded £1.4 million to test its innovative CoRMaT tidal current turbine in the Scottish sea. The award is part of a £7.9 million funding package aimed at stimulating innovation and investment in Scotland's marine energy market.
Researchers deployed a combined sonar system to monitor fish and diving seabirds interacting with tidal turbines. The study aims to understand how water flow and turbulence affect marine wildlife, informing the development of renewable energy structures.
University of Washington researchers are monitoring environmental impacts of large-scale tidal turbines in Puget Sound. The study aims to inform future tidal energy projects and minimize harm to marine life.
A City College of New York study, supported by $260,415, aims to pinpoint the top 20 sites for hydrokinetic energy in New Jersey. The research, led by Dr. Hansong Tang and Roger Bason, will use computer modeling and field measurements to estimate tidal energy potential.
Researchers have calculated that internal waves can carry up to 50% of their original energy as they propagate through the ocean depths, with this energy directed towards mid-latitude areas. This finding has significant implications for understanding ocean mixing and its impact on global climate models.
Scientists discover that internal waves generated by the moon's pull at the Hawaiian Ridge can mix ocean waters at rates up to 1,000 times more intense than in areas without such topography. The measurements provide new insights into the global ocean circulation and nutrient cycles.
When a star swallows a planet, it can experience profound effects on its evolution, including changes in spin rate and emission of infrared radiation. The simulations show that large planets can survive for thousands of years before being vaporized by the heat, leaving behind tell-tale signs such as high lithium abundance.
Researchers use telescopes and computer simulations to understand gamma-ray burst explosions. They find evidence of shock waves generated by collisions between material flowing out at different velocities, potentially revealing the cause of initial visible light emission.