Oceana Energy team has visited Alaska Center for Energy and Power (ACEP) to inspect their turbine and to prepare it for another round of testing.
Oceana Energy’s turbine was stored at ACEP during the winter.
Re-deployment of the turbine is expected in July 2015.
The company deployed their in-river turbine at ACEP’s Tanana River test site in September 11, 2014 for the first time.
The turbine ran successfully for the first time in a river for two hours. The first trial was conducted to test the measurement devices to ensure proper functioning.
The Oceana marine turbine is classified as a tidal in-stream energy conversion device.
It has eight blades, each balanced over the rotating ring, and they represent the only moving part in the turbine.
Each blade is designed to balance axial forces exerted by the current flow.
The ring rides on magnetic bearings and does not need a gear box to transfer electrical power.
According to Oceana Energy, Oceana marine turbine can be scaled from 1.8 m model to 18 m diameter unit capable of generating over 3 MW of power.
Oceana Energy is US-based technology company focused on developing marine turbines that produce electric power from flowing currents of ocean tides and rivers.
Take a look at the video showcasing Oceana turbine under tests at NAVSEA’s Carderock test facility.
Source/Image: Oceana Energy