Basic Research phase of Combined Lift-Momentum-Reversal Turbine for Tidal Stream

该项目将进行基础和应用研究，以实现一种经概念验证的专利潮汐涡轮机的增强能量提取技术。创新元素是基于动量逆转和升力机制的优化组合，使用非常大的叶片入射变化。这种独特的组合允许涡轮机自启动，是完全双向的，一个强大的，模块化的设计与高预测效率。可靠性高，环境影响小。该系统将提供低资本投资，低基础设施成本，高可靠性和可操作性，易于维护，可扩展，在海洋能源领域具有很强的竞争力。该项目还将考虑这项新技术的规模、阵列配置和操作策略，并与现有技术进行比较。

This project will undertake basic and applied research needed to realise an enhanced energy extraction technique for a patented tidal turbine proven in concept. The innovative element is based upon an optimised combination of momentum reversal and lift mechanisms using very large blade incidence changes. This unique combination allows the turbine to self start, be fully bi-directional, a robust, modular design with high predicted efficiency. High reliability is expected as is minimal environmental impact. The system will offer low capital investment, low infrastructure costs, high reliability and operability, ease of maintenance and is scaleable and highly competitive in the ocean energy sector. The project will also consider scales, array configurations and operating strategies for this new technology and compare to existing technologies.