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EnviroGen
This is a vertically oriented four bladed turbine. It can be mounted on an overhead structure such as a bridge or pipe, or supported underneath a vessel. The system is designed for 3 m/s water flows and will spin at approximately 35 rpm and has a design output of 50 kW. The device needs water depths of at least 3.3 meters.
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.
50 KW
Surface ExpressionTrue
Estimated TRL
Estimated Technology Readiness Level scale from 1 to 9 with 9 being the most mature technology
TRL Last updated: 6 May 2022
8
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
15 September 2023
Projects Using EnviroGen
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Citation Formats
“EnviroGen.” Marine Energy Projects Database: Devices, PRIMRE, United States Department of Energy, https://openei.org/wiki/PRIMRE/Databases/Projects_Database/Devices/EnviroGen. Accessed <day> <monthRoman> <year>.
Marine Energy Projects Database: Devices. <year>. "EnviroGen." Accessed <monthRoman> <day>, <year>. https://openei.org/wiki/PRIMRE/Databases/Projects_Database/Devices/EnviroGen.
