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Showing 1 to 4 of 4 for “"Marine renewables"”.
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A stakeholder-grounded evaluation of the seven functions model of technological innovation systems theory in UK offshore wind and marine renewables.
… thirty influential participants in the offshore renewables sector - including project and technology developers, policy makers, supply chain, support organisations and other stakeholders - the thesis examines whether the seven functions provide a "necessary and sufficient" framework, to …
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Tidal Energy, Underwater Noise and Marine Mammals
… to increase in the near future, particularly in marine renewables. However, the environmental and ecological impact of many of these new developments in the marine environment is largely unknown.<br/>My thesis has focused on one unknown area of interaction; the potential effect of tidal-stream …
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The application of low aspect ratio hydrofoils to the secure positioning of static equipment in tidal streams.
… on the commercial viability of any proposed marine renewables development. This thesis offers a viable alternative to socketed or gravity based installations by proposing that the downwards lift force that can be developed from the flow over a hydrofoil can be used to resist the slip and …
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Developing a simulation-based approach to collision risk of tidal energy converters and marine wildlife
Tidal energy has the potential to form an important part of renewable energy production, helping to reach global targets, such as those outlined in the Paris Agreement. The predictable nature of tides offers a reliable supply of renewable energy, making tidal energy converters (TECs) a desirable …