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Showing 1 to 7 of 7 for “"Tidal stream energy"”.
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New approach to tidal stream energy analysis at sites in the English Channel
Tidal stream power generation offers the prospect of predictable, low-CO2<br/>power at a number of locations around the UK and the world. Previous<br/>assessments of tidal energy resources have taken the form of desk studies<br/>based on simplified navigational data. Where numerical model data has …
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Experimental and numerical assessment of a tidal turbine control strategy
Interest has increased on the usage of renewable energy in order to reduce the current global dependence on fossil fuels, a finite source of power that is also contributing to climate change. For many coastal countries, this has led to a number of research developments in tidal stream energy …
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An assessment of tidal energy and the environmental response to extraction at a site in the Pentland Firth
Shelf tidal streams are accelerated by coastal features, such as headlands and islands. In the search for sustainable forms of electricity generation, such locations may become attractive for tidal stream power. For many prospective sites, however, little is known about the intricacies of the local …
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Investigation of the interface shearing resistance of steel and concrete on different rocks for renewable energy gravity foundation applications
Tidal stream energy is a form of marine energy with significant advantages compared to other types of offshore renewables, albeit the levelised cost of energy is relatively high. Various types of foundations have been considered for prototype tidal stream generators, however the utilisation of …
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Linear generators for direct drive marine renewable energy converters
… the power take off mechanism in marine renewable energy converters. Delivering significant power at the low velocities demanded by wave and tidal stream energy converters requires a large force, which must be reacted by an electrical machine in a direct drive system. Attention is focused on the …
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Physical suitability of sites for community-scale tidal power generation
Tidal stream energy offers a renewable energy resource in response to global climate change. Most work has focused on the development of large-scale arrays. However, community-scale projects present a more economically viable option with greater flexibility for grid connection and reduced …
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Seabird use of tidal stream environments and potential interactions with tidal energy devices
… electricity production demand from renewable energy sources such as tidal streams. However, tidal stream environments are also important habitats for marine wildlife, including seabirds. Risk of collision and habitat displacement are the major negative effects of concern. The following thesis …