Numerical investigation on the hydrodynamics and wake characteristics of ducted and bare tidal turbines under wave conditions

Key Points

• Wake characteristics differ significantly between ducted and bare tidal turbines under various wave conditions.
• Key metrics include changes in flow patterns observed at multiple turbine orientations.
• Analysis using computational fluid dynamics assessed the hydrodynamics of the turbines.
• Findings indicate implications for tidal turbine design and efficiency under realistic environmental conditions.