Posts tagged optimisation
Combining shallow-water and analytical wake models for tidal array micro-siting
Our recent work, led by the recent civil engineering graduate Connor Jordan takes on the challenging problem of tidal array layout optimisaton using shallow-water equation and analytical wake models for tidal stream energy is now available within the Journal of Ocean Engineering and Marine Energy. The study considers a hierarchy of simplified, all the way to practical cases, demonstrating the versatility of our optimisation methodology.
Interactions between tidal stream turbine arrays and their hydrodynamic impact around Zhoushan Island, China
A new study based on the PhD research of Can Zhang on tidal stream turbines is now available in Elsevier’s Ocean Engineering journal. The study investigates the cumulative impacts of tidal stream turbine arrays that are located in relatively close proximity, whilst showcasing the adjoint optimisation capability that has been developed at the Department of Earth Science and Engineering of Imperial College London.
Utilising the flexible generation potential of tidal range power plants to optimise economic value
A paper has been published in Applied Energy on the MSc research study of Freddie Harcourt on the flexibility of tidal range power plant operation. It presents recent insights on how this inherent flexibility on generation times could be used to negotiate more attractive subsidy deals and complement other sustainable energy options (e.g. onshore and offshore wind energy).
Tidal range energy research challenges - Energy Futures Lab 2018
I presented research updates and an overview of tidal engineering research challenges at the Energy Futures Lab . A blog post regarding the theme of the talk can be found here.
Tidal energy conference contributions in RENEW2018
Research together with colleagues from Imperial College was presented at the biennial Conference on Renewable Energies Offshore in Lisbon (RENEW 2018). Zoe Goss presented her progress on tidal stream energy in Alderney race and I gave a talk on the feasibility and characteristics of twin-basin lagoons.