The fluid dynamics of flapping foils are reviewed in this article. A very wide range of
researches are conducted for the two-dimensional flapping foil which has a relatively simple …

A collaborative and interdisciplinary strategy spanning hydrodynamics, sophisticated
materials, elasticity, and microelectromechanical systems technologies is required for the …

This paper experimentally investigates the propulsion of semi-active hydrofoils from wave
energy. For the case of NACA 0012 foil section, heave amplitude h 0= 1.0 chord, Reynolds …

This study numerically investigates kinematics of dynamic stall, which is a crucial matter in
wind turbines. Distinct movements of the blade with the same angle of attack (AOA) profile …

Considering the increasing energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions, the
promising energy extraction system via flapping foil for flow and wind energy has attracted …

The shape of a foil undergoing a combined pitching heaving motion is critical to its design in
applications that demand high efficiency and thrust. This study focuses on understanding of …

The energy harvesting characteristics of actively pitching flapping foils under a two-degrees-
of-freedom (2DOF) system were investigated through numerical simulations. At a Reynolds …

This study aimed to numerically investigate the power extraction performance of an
oscillating hydrofoil with a time-varying camber in the swing arm mode. The effects of the …

The semi-passive flapping hydrofoil is a promising device for harvesting tidal stream energy
in shallow waters with significant practical advantages compared to traditional rotor turbines …

Flapping wing devices represent a new type of renewable energy extraction technology that
has the advantageous characteristics of simple structure, strong adaptability to …