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EcoCinetic Hydrokinetic Turbine
This device is a floating vertical axis turbine with a complex geometry three-blade design. The rotor diameter is 0.70 m and is constructed from a molded composite. Power is generted via a brushless permanent magnet. The device is is designed for water flow speeds of 1 m/s to 3 m/s and has a rated power output of 1 kW. The device has a draft of 1 meter.
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
Max Rated Power Capacity
The maximum amount of electricity that can be produced by the device, as rated by the manufacturer.
25 KW
Surface ExpressionTrue
Estimated TRL
Estimated Technology Readiness Level scale from 1 to 9 with 9 being the most mature technology
TRL Last updated: 5 April 2022
5
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
10 October 2024
Citation Formats
“EcoCinetic Hydrokinetic Turbine.” Marine Energy Projects Database: Devices, PRIMRE, United States Department of Energy, https://openei.org/wiki/PRIMRE/Databases/Projects_Database/Devices/EcoCinetic_Hydrokinetic_Turbine. Accessed <day> <monthRoman> <year>.
Marine Energy Projects Database: Devices. <year>. "EcoCinetic Hydrokinetic Turbine." Accessed <monthRoman> <day>, <year>. https://openei.org/wiki/PRIMRE/Databases/Projects_Database/Devices/EcoCinetic_Hydrokinetic_Turbine.
