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GEM Hydro-Kinetic Turbine
The GEM Hydro-Kinetic Turbine is an Darrius Eggbeater style turbine with blades that fold inward as they advance into the flow and fold out as they retreat to catch the flow. The device is stated to operate in flows as low as 0.5 m/s and as high as 5.1 m/s flow and rate at 15 kW of power.
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
Max Rated Power Capacity
The maximum amount of electricity that can be produced by the device, as rated by the manufacturer.
15 KW
Surface ExpressionTrue
Estimated TRL
Estimated Technology Readiness Level scale from 1 to 9 with 9 being the most mature technology
TRL Last updated: 16 May 2025
6
Energy Resource
- Tidal
- Riverine
Water Column Position
Surface
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Submerged - Mid
Entire Water Column
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Submerged - Bottom
Last Modified
16 May 2025
Citation Formats
“GEM Hydro-Kinetic Turbine.” Marine Energy Projects Database: Devices, PRIMRE, United States Department of Energy, https://openei.org/wiki/PRIMRE/Databases/Projects_Database/Devices/GEM_Hydro-Kinetic_Turbine. Accessed <day> <monthRoman> <year>.
Marine Energy Projects Database: Devices. <year>. "GEM Hydro-Kinetic Turbine." Accessed <monthRoman> <day>, <year>. https://openei.org/wiki/PRIMRE/Databases/Projects_Database/Devices/GEM_Hydro-Kinetic_Turbine.
