HyTide 1000

The Voith Hydro turbine adopts robust design: it uses fixed-pitch blades and permanent magnet synchronous generator to achieve compact structure. Specially designed symmetric blade profile can be operated for bidirectional tidal currents avoiding pitch and yaw requirements. The nacelle system uses seawater lubrication technology to avoid grease and seals for the bearings. The electrical machine is protected from corrosion and marine fouling by proven coatings and sacrificial anodes. The low-maintenance characteristics makes the estimated system lifetime up to 20 years. The 1 MW turbine has a rotor diameter of 16 m and reaches the rated power at a current velocity of 2.9 m/s.

Technology Developer

Voith Hydro Inc

Device Status

Is the device actively being developed or is available for purchase (active)? Or has development or support ended (inactive)?

Inactive

Technology Type

Axial Flow Turbine

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.

1000 KW

Surface Expression

False

Estimated TRL

Estimated Technology Readiness Level scale from 1 to 9 with 9 being the most mature technology

TRL Last updated: 10 May 2022

6

Energy Resource

Ocean Current

Water Column Position

Test Sites where HyTide 1000 was tested

Last modified: 2022-06-02

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