Traditional HATs (horizontal axis turbines) are predominantly used for wind and tidal energy generation. HATs have higher power production than VATs (vertical axis turbines) for which also requires a rotational motion of their rotors. Existing HAT installations and operations are widely seen as...

A computational hydrodynamics method was formulated and implemented for horizontal axis tidal turbines. This paper presents a comparative analysis between screw propellers and horizontal axis turbines, in terms of geometry and motion parameters, inflow velocity analysis and the implementation...

Tidal turbine rotor blade fractures and failures have resulted in substantial damage and hence cost of repair and recovery. The present work presents a rotor blade design and optimization method to address the blade structural strength design problem. The generic procedure is applicable to both...