BLUE DEAL Technologies 3D Model

BLUE DEAL Technologies Expo

Current Based Turbine

A submerged floating structure is linked to the seabed by means of a tether. The floating body supports two counter-rotating ducted turbines exposed to the flow and mounted sideways. Electrical generators are installed behind each of the two rotors. The self-towing winch permits the technology positioning at desired depth.

Technical Description

Physical Requirements	Current speed: 1.5 - 4.5 m/s Bathymetry: 9.8 - 15 m
Dimensions	Height : 5 m Width : 10 m Width (3–blade) rotor : 3 m
Technical aspects/Unit:	Rated power/turbine: 50 kW Electricity production: 150 MWh/yr
Points of attention:	-Productivity – actual tidal/currents energy potential -Connection to the grid -Possible impacts on marine ecosystems (seabed, fish, etc.) -Possible impacts on navigation, fishing and other maritime activities -Maintenance costs (corrosion by seawater) -Need for noise mitigation (for tidal barrages)

Environment Visualization