IEEE ICMA 2026 Conference

Keynote Speech 1

Energy Harvesting Mechanism of the Oscillating Hydrofoil Tidal Energy Harvesting Device

Xu Jianan, Ph.D.

Professor and Dean

College of Electromechanical Engineering

Harbin Engineering University, China

http://meec.hrbeu.edu.cn/

Abstract:

The development and utilization of ocean energy represent one of the most pressing research priorities globally today. This talk will introduce our research progress on the fully passive oscillating hydrofoil tidal energy harvesting device under coupled motion mode. This device offers advantages such as adaptability to low flow velocities, environmental friendliness, and excellent environmental adaptability. The talk will first outline the current state of research on ocean energy harvesting devices. Building upon this foundation, it will focus on introducing the design philosophy and energy harvesting performance advantages of our proposed fully passive oscillating hydrofoil tidal energy harvesting device. Furthermore, by integrating a novel fluid-structure interaction analysis method we have developed, the report will provide an in-depth analysis of the device's energy harvesting performance and the underlying fluid-structure interaction mechanisms. Experimental results will be presented to demonstrate the device's actual operation.

Xu jianan Ph.D., Full Professor. Dean of the College of Mechanical and Electrical Engineering at Harbin Engineering University. Director of the Key Laboratory of Special Ship Auxiliaries and Underwater Equipment under the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology; Chairman of the Ship and Offshore Engineering Branch of the China Industrial Design Association; Member of the National Technical Committee for Marine Standardization. His research focuses on the marine mechatronics system, ocean energy harvesting system, and the wave compensation system.