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EEL Energy River Generator
The EEL Energy river generator consists of a membrane that optimizes energy transfer by coupling fluid flow with an undulating structure. The membrane undulates under moving fluid pressure, and this periodic motion is transformed into electricity by an electromechanical system. The energy is converted along the whole length of the rubber membrane surface. Rated power ranges from 30 to 300 kW, with membrane sizes of 5x7 m to 10x15 m, respectively.
Additional Information
Device Status
Is the device actively being developed or is available for purchase (active)? Or has development or support ended (inactive)?
Active
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
Max Rated Power Capacity
The maximum amount of electricity that can be produced by the device, as rated by the manufacturer.
300 KW
Surface ExpressionTrue
Estimated TRL
Estimated Technology Readiness Level scale from 1 to 9 with 9 being the most mature technology
TRL Last updated: 14 March 2024
6
Energy Resource
- Riverine
Water Column Position
Surface
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Submerged - Mid
Entire Water Column
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Submerged - Bottom
Last Modified
14 March 2024
Citation Formats
“EEL Energy River Generator.” Marine Energy Projects Database: Devices, PRIMRE, United States Department of Energy, https://openei.org/wiki/PRIMRE/Databases/Projects_Database/Devices/EEL_Energy_River_Generator. Accessed <day> <monthRoman> <year>.
Marine Energy Projects Database: Devices. <year>. "EEL Energy River Generator." Accessed <monthRoman> <day>, <year>. https://openei.org/wiki/PRIMRE/Databases/Projects_Database/Devices/EEL_Energy_River_Generator.
