Oceana Turbine

This is a open-centered turbine design. It has eight blades that are individually stabilized over the rotating ring. Each blade is designed to balance axial forces exerted by the current flow, and these eight balanced blades on the rotating ring comprise the only moving part in the turbine. The ring rides on magnetic bearings and does not need a gear box to transfer electrical power. The flowing elements of the rotor ring and its blades blend into the rest of the turbine, creating a magnetic system that floats the turbine's one moving part over its chassis. The turbine is supported by either a floating catamaran or a three point gravity stack structure on the seabed.

Technology Developer

Oceana Energy Company

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.

3000 KW

Surface Expression

False

Estimated TRL

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

4

Energy Resource

Ocean Current

Water Column Position

Last modified: 2022-06-03

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