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MCT SeaFlow
The Marine Current Turbines Ltd (MCT) Seaflow is a precursor to the SeaGen unit. It is a two-bladed horizontal axis turbine that is attached to a moveable track which can move vertically along a single monopile secured to the sea bottom. The rotor diameter is approximately 11 m and the system is rated for 300 kW for currents of 2.5 m/s. The system is designed for water depths of 21 to 29 m. The moveable track allows the turbine to be raised out of the water for maintenance or inspections.
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.
300 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 October 2021
9
Energy Resource
- Tidal
Water Column Position
Surface
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Submerged - Mid
Entire Water Column
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Submerged - Bottom
Last Modified
29 April 2025
Projects Using MCT SeaFlow
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“MCT SeaFlow.” Marine Energy Projects Database: Devices, PRIMRE, United States Department of Energy, https://openei.org/wiki/PRIMRE/Databases/Projects_Database/Devices/MCT_SeaFlow. Accessed <day> <monthRoman> <year>.
Marine Energy Projects Database: Devices. <year>. "MCT SeaFlow." Accessed <monthRoman> <day>, <year>. https://openei.org/wiki/PRIMRE/Databases/Projects_Database/Devices/MCT_SeaFlow.
