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Current Power Turbine
The technology used in Current Power is based on a vertical-axis turbine that is directly connected to a permanently magnetized generator. In short, this means that an electrical system with an inverter is needed while the mechanical strength is expected to be high.
Additional Information
Device Status
Is the device actively being developed or is available for purchase (active)? Or has development or support ended (inactive)?
Inactive
Technology Type
Power Take-Off
Mechanism that converts the motion of the prime mover into a useful form of energy such as electricity, learn more
Direct Drive Generator
Surface ExpressionFalse
Estimated TRL
Estimated Technology Readiness Level scale from 1 to 9 with 9 being the most mature technology
TRL Last updated: 12 October 2022
2
Energy Resource
- Ocean Current
Water Column Position
Surface
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Submerged - Mid
Entire Water Column
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Submerged - Bottom
Last Modified
12 October 2022
Citation Formats
“Current Power Turbine.” Marine Energy Projects Database: Devices, PRIMRE, United States Department of Energy, https://openei.org/wiki/PRIMRE/Databases/Projects_Database/Devices/Current_Power_Turbine. Accessed <day> <monthRoman> <year>.
Marine Energy Projects Database: Devices. <year>. "Current Power Turbine." Accessed <monthRoman> <day>, <year>. https://openei.org/wiki/PRIMRE/Databases/Projects_Database/Devices/Current_Power_Turbine.
