Marine Renewable Energy
Wave and tidal energy systems offer a considerable energy resource if suitable systems that are robust and cost-effective can be developed. Computational design methods associated with structural analysis, system dynamics and fluid dynamics are required. It is in the complex interaction between these computationally intensive analysis techniques and their surrounding environment that is of considerable relevance to CMG
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Feasibility Study of the Impacts of Proposed Tidal Array Installations in Channel Islands
Luke Blunden (Investigator), William Batten
Open source hydrodynamic modelling software TELEMAC is being used to see whether putting a large number of tidal turbines in the sea near a headland-associated sandbank will affect the feature's long term equilibrium.
Fluid Dynamics Optimisation of Rim-Drive Thrusters and Ducted Hydrokinetic Generators
Aleksander Dubas, Suleiman Sharkh (Investigators)
This is a Knowledge Transfer Partnership project is a collaboration between the University of Southampton and TSL Technology Ltd. to develop computational fluid dynamics software design tools for modelling and optimising the design of propeller thrusters and water turbine generators.
Fluid Structure Interactions of Yacht Sails
Stephen Turnock (Investigator), Daniele Trimarchi
The research is the main subject of the PhD topic. It regards the application of fluid structure interaction techniques to the domain of yacht sails simulation
Modelling power output and wake effects in tidal stream turbine arrays
William Batten (Investigator), Matthew Harrison, Luke Blunden
The PhD research is regards the investigation of modelling techniques for simplifying turbine simulation so that models of large arrays can be investigated.
Turbulence and tidal turbines
William Batten (Investigator), Tom Blackmore, Luke Blunden
The PhD research is focused on understanding the effects of turbulence on tidal turbines. The problem has been simplified using grid generated turbulence and actuator disc representations of tidal turbines.
Unsteady Aerodynamics of Wings in Extreme Conditions
Charles Badoe (Investigator), Neil Sandham, Zheng-Tong Xie
Sizing of civil aircraft is dictated by extreme loads experienced at the limits of flight envelope, for example during gust, turbulence or low speed manoeuvre. The project aims to understand the unsteady aerodynamic behaviour of wings in extreme conditions involving heaving motions near stall.
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