Research & Development
Project
Tidal turbulence: modelling, field observations and tank experiments
Tidal sites are, by definition, places where the strongest tidal currents are found. They usually flow over complex rocky bathymetries that generate intense turbulent motions. To understand the turbulent nature of this flow is critical for maximising tidal turbine yield and minimising structural fatigue. Development of the tidal energy industry would benefit from improved knowledge of turbulent flow properties.
THYMOTE has led to the development of numerical tools to better apprehend the turbulent processes present on tidal sites. The calculation tools developed in association with the resources of France Energies Marines are now available to support the players in the tidal turbine sector in the fine characterisation of turbulence on sites of interest for the deployment of tidal turbine systems.
This project was led by Université de Caen Normandie and France Energies Marines.
This project received French State funding managed by the National Research Agency under the Investments for the Future Programme (ANR-10-IEED-0006-11).
This project was certified by the maritime cluster Pôle Mer Bretagne Atlantique.
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