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Overview
I am currently doing a PhD with the WISE Centre for Doctoral Traning (funded by the EPSRC, grant no EP/L016214/1), with Dr Reza Ahmadian and Prof Roger Falconer, numerically modelling the near and far field effects of marine renewable energy schemes. My work with design optimisation at a conceptual stage using 0D models, determining numbers of turbines and sluices along with how and when to generate energy with the aim of ensuring that a design is at its most viable. I have also carried out studies of developed designs using 2D large domain numerical models to assess the potential environmental impacts of a tidal range energy scheme once operational. I have also conducted research into using Smoothed Particle Hydrodynamics to model a vertical axis turbine.
Prior to my PhD I completed an MEng in Civil Engineering here at Cardiff University, graduating with first class honours in 2018. As a part of this I was able to undertake a Year In Industry at HR Wallingford (2015/16) where I was a part of the Coastal Structures team, working on physical models in the wave flumes and basins, and first developed an interest in research.
More information: WISE CDT Profile
Publication
2023
- Hanousek, N., Ahmadian, R. and Lesurf, E. 2023. Providing distributed electrical generation through retrofitting disused docks as tidal range energy schemes. Renewable Energy 217, article number: 119149. (10.1016/j.renene.2023.119149)
- Zhang, T., Hanousek, N., Qadrdan, M. and Ahmadian, R. 2023. A day-ahead scheduling model of power systems incorporating multiple tidal range power stations. IEEE Transactions on Sustainable Energy 14(2), pp. 826-836. (10.1109/TSTE.2022.3224231)
2022
- Hanousek, N. and Ahmadian, R. 2022. Assessing the sensitivity of tidal range energy models to water level accuracy. Presented at: IAHR 39th World Congress, Granada, Spain, 19-24 June 2022 Presented at Ortega-Sánchez, M. ed.Proceedings: 39th IAHR World Congress. IAHR pp. 4688-4697., (10.3850/IAHR-39WC252171192022369)
2021
- Hanousek, N., Ranabhat, B. and Ahmadian, R. 2021. Using smoothed particle hydrodynamics in the development of a novel vertical axis stream turbine design. Presented at: 6th IAHR Europe Congress (IAHR 2020), Warsaw, Poland, 15-18 February 20216th IAHR Europe Congress Warsaw Poland 2020: Abstract Book. PAN pp. 625-626., (10.24425/136660)
2017
- Ahmadian, R., Xue, J., Hanousek, N. and Falconer, R. 2017. Optimisation of tidal range schemes. Presented at: 12th European Wave and Tidal Energy Conference, Cork, Ireland, 27 August - 1 September 2017. pp. -.
Cynadleddau
- Hanousek, N. and Ahmadian, R. 2022. Assessing the sensitivity of tidal range energy models to water level accuracy. Presented at: IAHR 39th World Congress, Granada, Spain, 19-24 June 2022 Presented at Ortega-Sánchez, M. ed.Proceedings: 39th IAHR World Congress. IAHR pp. 4688-4697., (10.3850/IAHR-39WC252171192022369)
- Hanousek, N., Ranabhat, B. and Ahmadian, R. 2021. Using smoothed particle hydrodynamics in the development of a novel vertical axis stream turbine design. Presented at: 6th IAHR Europe Congress (IAHR 2020), Warsaw, Poland, 15-18 February 20216th IAHR Europe Congress Warsaw Poland 2020: Abstract Book. PAN pp. 625-626., (10.24425/136660)
- Ahmadian, R., Xue, J., Hanousek, N. and Falconer, R. 2017. Optimisation of tidal range schemes. Presented at: 12th European Wave and Tidal Energy Conference, Cork, Ireland, 27 August - 1 September 2017. pp. -.
Erthyglau
- Hanousek, N., Ahmadian, R. and Lesurf, E. 2023. Providing distributed electrical generation through retrofitting disused docks as tidal range energy schemes. Renewable Energy 217, article number: 119149. (10.1016/j.renene.2023.119149)
- Zhang, T., Hanousek, N., Qadrdan, M. and Ahmadian, R. 2023. A day-ahead scheduling model of power systems incorporating multiple tidal range power stations. IEEE Transactions on Sustainable Energy 14(2), pp. 826-836. (10.1109/TSTE.2022.3224231)
Research
Tidal Range Energy
0D Modelling - Optimisation of designs parameters and operational systems. 0D models (in-house) provide a method with which tidal range scheme operation can be quickly simulated to determine the energy outputs and behaviour of the internal regime.
2D Modelling - Environmental impacts and far-field effects, using bespoke modified modules within the Telemac2D software.
Smoothed Particle Hydrodynamics (SPH)
Modelling of a novel vertical axis turbine design, using DualSPHysics.
Thesis
Near and far-field hydro-environmental modelling of marine renewable schemes
Teaching
- Computing lab demonstration: Finite Element Analysis using Matlab, C++
- Content support sessions: Environmental Fluid Mechanics
- Field course logistics and demonstration: Surveying & Levelling
