Join us on February 9 at 3:30 p.m. for this Sustainable Energy Seminar presentation by Jennifer Franck, Associate Professor of Mechanical Engineering at UW-Madison.

Abstract

Marine energy is a form of renewable energy that utilizes the moving water from waves, ocean currents, river flows, and flows other naturally occurring thermal or saline gradients in the ocean. This technology is less developed than wind or solar, but has enormous potential in the US and worldwide. This presentation will first give an overview of some of the promising marine energy technologies, then talk specifically about two types of marine energy converters, cross-flow turbines and oscillating hydrofoils. In particular, the unsteady fluid mechanics such as dynamic stall and vortex formation will be discussed in terms of how they can benefit the operation and control of energy converters, and boost power extraction.

Registration

This event is offered online only through Zoom Webinar. Registration is required through Zoom. Click here to register for this and all other webinars as part of the Sustainable Energy Seminar series in Spring 2026.