Hydrodynamic Performance, Optimization, and Design of Marine Turbines
A special issue of Journal of Marine Science and Engineering (ISSN 2077-1312). This special issue belongs to the section "Ocean Engineering".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: closed (10 March 2026) | Viewed by 824
Special Issue Editor
Interests: fluid dynamics; marine renewable energy systems (specifically hydrokinetic turbines)
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Marine renewable energy has emerged as a promising contributor to the global transition toward sustainable power generation. Among the various technologies, marine turbines—encompassing tidal, current, and wave-driven systems—play a crucial role in harnessing the vast kinetic and hydrodynamic potential of the oceans. Understanding and improving the hydrodynamic performance of marine turbines is vital for ensuring efficiency, durability, and environmental compatibility. Recent advances in computational fluid dynamics (CFD), experimental testing, and field deployments have provided valuable insights into flow behavior, turbulence interaction, and energy extraction mechanisms. Optimization methods, including blade geometry refinement, array configuration strategies, and control techniques, have further enhanced turbine performance while minimizing wake effects and ecological impact. In parallel, innovative design approaches aim to improve adaptability to site-specific conditions, reduce structural loading, and extend operational lifespan. This Special Issue focuses on the integration of performance analysis, optimization frameworks, and novel design concepts to advance the development of high-efficiency marine turbines. By combining theoretical modeling, laboratory investigations, and real-world applications, it seeks to provide a comprehensive understanding that will guide future innovations in marine renewable energy systems.
Dr. Jin Hwan Ko
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- hydrodynamic performance
- marine turbines
- tidal energy
- ocean current energy
- computational fluid dynamics (CFD)
- optimization methods
- turbine array design
- wake interactions
- structural loading
- marine renewable energy
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