| EPSRC Reference: |
GR/R50684/01 |
| Title: |
An investigation of tidal stream rotor performance |
| Principal Investigator: |
Grant, Dr A |
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| Department: |
Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering |
| Organisation: |
University of Strathclyde |
| Scheme: |
Standard Research (Pre-FEC) |
| Starts: |
30 October 2001 |
Ends: |
29 October 2004 |
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62,701
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| EPSRC Research Topic Classifications: |
| Energy - Marine & Hydropower |
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Horizontal aids wind turbines have been recognised as one of the most successful renewable energy saving devices. The use of the similar concept as a tidy stream rotor in offshore environment appears to be even more compelling. However, the application of this concept will require the confirmation of various operational and environmental limitations due to complexities of offshore environment compared to those of on shore. Within the above defined objectives, three model rotors will be designed and manufactured in a sequenciall process with progressive refinement based on the anaytical and experimental collaborative efforts of the project participants. In this process, in order to complerneM the experimental efforts in towing tank, the performance characteristic of the three designs will confirmed by measuring the thrust and torque characteristics of the rotors in a controlled environment. Therefore the performance data will be produced in the large cavitation tunnel of Newcastle University for varying operational parameters to define the envelop in supporting the design exercise. The structural and mechanical integrity of the rotors will be assessed under varying loading conditions by measuring the local load on the key blade of the rotors. Possible adverse effects to be caused by the rotors on their surroundings will be assessed by measuring the velocity field around them using the LDA and PIV equipment. Moreover, likely development of cavitation and it limits as well as the noise from the rotor blades will be confirmed experimentally for varying operational conditions.
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http://www.strath.ac.uk |