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PRIMRE/Databases/Projects Database/Devices/Rotary Wave Current Device
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Rotary Wave Current Device
- Designed for currents of rivers and marine water. - The device consists of several spiral wound tubes. - Low rotation speed. - Without aggressive or sharp edges. - Working range: 0,1 m/s - 6 m/s.
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
Alternative PTO
Max Rated Power Capacity
The maximum amount of electricity that can be produced by the device, as rated by the manufacturer.
700 KW
Surface ExpressionTrue
Estimated TRL
Estimated Technology Readiness Level scale from 1 to 9 with 9 being the most mature technology
TRL Last updated: 19 July 2022
6
Energy Resource
- Ocean Current
- Riverine
Water Column Position
Surface
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Submerged - Mid
Entire Water Column
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Submerged - Bottom
Last Modified
6 May 2025
Citation Formats
“Rotary Wave Current Device.” Marine Energy Projects Database: Devices, PRIMRE, United States Department of Energy, https://openei.org/wiki/PRIMRE/Databases/Projects_Database/Devices/Rotary_Wave_Current_Device. Accessed <day> <monthRoman> <year>.
Marine Energy Projects Database: Devices. <year>. "Rotary Wave Current Device." Accessed <monthRoman> <day>, <year>. https://openei.org/wiki/PRIMRE/Databases/Projects_Database/Devices/Rotary_Wave_Current_Device.
