Recent Advances in Offshore Hydrodynamics
A special issue of Water (ISSN 2073-4441). This special issue belongs to the section "Oceans and Coastal Zones".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 20 September 2026 | Viewed by 5101
Special Issue Editors
Interests: floating wind turbines; wave energy converters; floating photovoltaic; nonlinear liquid sloshing; ice–wave interaction; dynamics of floating structures; ocean renewable energy utilization equipment and control; computational fluid hydrodynamics
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Interests: interaction between waves and structures; hydrodynamics of marine energy devices; extreme waves and wave attenuation methods; multi-functional coastal & offshore structures; hydrodynamic analysis theories and methods
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
In the field of offshore hydrodynamics, the interaction between hydrodynamic environment and structures is a critical area of study, influencing the design, construction, and operation of coastal and offshore structures. Understanding these interactions is crucial for predicting how structures respond to complex hydrodynamic forces, such as waves and currents. It also helps assess the impact on surrounding flow fields and ecosystems. Recent advancements in numerical simulations, experimental techniques, and analytical methods have enabled researchers to tackle increasingly intricate scenarios involving sophisticated structural designs and extreme hydrodynamic conditions.
The aim of this Special Issue is to provide a platform for scholars and engineers to present cutting-edge research on offshore hydrodynamics. This Special Issue aims to advance the frontiers of knowledge in ocean engineering and foster innovative solutions to address global challenges in hydrodynamic environments. Both original research and review articles are encouraged. Topics of interest to this collection include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Interactions between waves/currents and structures;
- Hydrodynamic optimization of floating structures;
- Computational fluid hydrodynamics;
- Ocean renewable energy;
- Dynamics of floating wind turbines.
Dr. Chongwei Zhang
Dr. Xuanlie Zhao
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- waves–structure interaction
- offshore engineering
- hydrodynamic analysis
- ocean renewable energy
- fixed and floating offshore wind turbines
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