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Waterotor
Waterotor is a fully submerged system that can operate in water speeds as slow as 2 mph, but prefers speeds around 4 mph. It is a unique drum-like ‘rolling torque induction system’, the rotor of which converts both ram-torque energy and lift forces . Waterotor is a patented and scalar technology.
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.
1000 KW
Surface ExpressionFalse
Estimated TRL
Estimated Technology Readiness Level scale from 1 to 9 with 9 being the most mature technology
TRL Last updated: 26 September 2023
7
Energy Resource
- Ocean Current
Water Column Position
Surface
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Submerged - Mid
Entire Water Column
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Submerged - Bottom
Last Modified
6 June 2025
Test Sites where Waterotor was tested
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Citation Formats
“Waterotor.” Marine Energy Projects Database: Devices, PRIMRE, United States Department of Energy, https://openei.org/wiki/PRIMRE/Databases/Projects_Database/Devices/Waterotor. Accessed <day> <monthRoman> <year>.
Marine Energy Projects Database: Devices. <year>. "Waterotor." Accessed <monthRoman> <day>, <year>. https://openei.org/wiki/PRIMRE/Databases/Projects_Database/Devices/Waterotor.
