Publication: 2002-2012: 10 years of research progress in horizontal-axis marine current turbines
Date
2013
Authors
Ng K.-W.
Lam W.-H.
Ng K.-C.
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MDPI AG
Abstract
Research in marine current energy, including tidal and ocean currents, has undergone significant growth in the past decade. The horizontal-axis marine current turbine is one of the machines used to harness marine current energy, which appears to be the most technologically and economically viable one at this stage. A number of large-scale marine current turbines rated at more than 1 MW have been deployed around the World. Parallel to the development of industry, academic research on horizontal-axis marine current turbines has also shown positive growth. This paper reviews previous research on horizontal-axis marine current turbines and provides a concise overview for future researchers who might be interested in horizontal-axis marine current turbines. The review covers several main aspects, such as: energy assessment, turbine design, wakes, generators, novel modifications and environmental impact. Future trends for research on horizontal-axis marine current turbines are also discussed. � 2013 by the authors; licensee MDPI, Basel, Switzerland.
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Generator , Horizontal-axis marine current turbine , Marine current energy assessment , Marine current turbine wake , Marine renewable energy , Environmental impact , Hydroelectric generators , Ocean currents , Tidal power , Wakes , Academic research , Current energy , Economically viable , Energy assessment , Generator , Marine current turbines , Marine renewable energy , Turbine designs , Turbines