Tidal range turbines and generation on the Solway Firth

Aggidis, George and Feather, O. (2012) Tidal range turbines and generation on the Solway Firth. Renewable Energy, 43. pp. 9-17. ISSN 0960-1481

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Abstract

This paper assists in determining the realistic amount of power available from tidal range generation on the Solway Firth, utilising the latest turbine information for the estimates. The barrage location that is to yield the largest amount of energy output has been highlighted, standing between Workington and Abbey Head at a length of 30 km, spanning the outermost part of the estuary. Double regulated turbine models from Sulzer Escher Wyss of Zurich and also Andritz Hydro are used to determine the flow and power characteristics for individual turbines over a range of heads. Combining the up to date Andritz model with bathymetry sourced from the Department of Energy, and tidal characteristics (modelled from tidal constituents), the model for the behaviour of a barrage on the Solway for ebb generation is constructed.

Item Type:
Journal Article
Journal or Publication Title:
Renewable Energy
Uncontrolled Keywords:
/dk/atira/pure/subjectarea/asjc/2100/2105
Subjects:
?? renewable energyturbines tidal barrage tidal range hydropowerrenewable energy, sustainability and the environment ??
ID Code:
60752
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Deposited On:
17 Dec 2012 09:15
Refereed?:
Yes
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Published
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