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Harnessing Tidal Power

Latest post 07-16-2009 11:48 AM by Dexter. 2 replies.
  • 05-25-2009 8:31 AM

    • Maierhofer
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    Harnessing Tidal Power


    Ocean has huge energy which needs to be harnessed properly for its usage. Tidal power is the most predictable and reliable source, that is based on tried & tested principles of hydrodynamics and electrical engineering. Tides occur reliably and predictably, irrespective of weather changes. Ocean power energy can be created using tides and ocean current. Tides help in production of tidal energy through tidal dams and tidal turbines. In case of tidal dams, power is created using a barrage at a bay or estuary with large tidal range. Tidal turbines take advantage of fast-flowing ocean currents to create energy. The most prolific tidal turbines are horizontal axis turbines that in many ways are analogous to wind turbines. The main difference is size. Tidal turbines generating 1 MW of power can be up to one-third the size of a wind turbine with a similar generating capacity. Ocean current also holds a great amount of strength and energy. The total power of waves breaking around the world's coastlines is estimated at 2-3 million megawatts, which can be captured directly from surface waves or from pressure fluctuations below the surface.

  • 05-31-2009 11:53 AM In reply to

    Re: Harnessing Tidal Power

    Hi Maierhofer

    Great to have you on the site.

    Our energy solution will come in many forms and TIDAL power should play a very important role.

    Do you know of any working case studies that I can reference?

    Thanks

     

    "You can't just go into any boxing club and pick a winning team" Flo

  • 07-16-2009 11:48 AM In reply to

    Re: Harnessing Tidal Power

    Hi Maierhofer,

    I totally agree with you and can't understand why more hasn't been done in this direction. Why do we  pay an amount on our electricity bill to pay for wind power when tidal power is much more reliable as a source of renewable energy.Huh?

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