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GMax Tidal Energy System
Floating tidal system that uses a linear flow engine, not a turbine, to generate a high torque output to drive permanent magnet generators. Device is best suited for areas of 1-7 knots of current.
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.
3700 KW
Surface ExpressionTrue
Estimated TRL
Estimated Technology Readiness Level scale from 1 to 9 with 9 being the most mature technology
TRL Last updated: 9 May 2022
7
Energy Resource
- Ocean Current
Water Column Position
Surface
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Submerged - Mid
Entire Water Column
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Submerged - Bottom
Citation Formats
“GMax Tidal Energy System.” Marine Energy Projects Database: Devices, PRIMRE, United States Department of Energy, https://openei.org/wiki/PRIMRE/Databases/Projects_Database/Devices/GMax_Tidal_Energy_System. Accessed <day> <monthRoman> <year>.
Marine Energy Projects Database: Devices. <year>. "GMax Tidal Energy System." Accessed <monthRoman> <day>, <year>. https://openei.org/wiki/PRIMRE/Databases/Projects_Database/Devices/GMax_Tidal_Energy_System.
Last modified: 15 September 2023