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ESRU Energy Systems Research Unit

University of Strathclyde

  
MARINE CURRENT RESOURCE AND TECHNOLOGY METHODOLOGY

Technology: Results
    HAMCT     VAMCT     Oscillating Foil
Glauert's Blade Element Momentum Theory (HAMCT)
The Double-Multiple Streamtube Model (VAMCT)

Optimal Pitch Results for Horizontal Axis Marine Current Turbines in various flow conditions

 

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Optimal Pitch Results for Horizontal Axis Marine Current Turbines in various flow conditions

 

 

Glauert's Blade Element Momentum Theory (HAMCT)
The Double-Multiple Streamtube Model (VAMCT)


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