EFFICIENCY OF TIDAL TURBINE FARMS

Colin Christian, Ross Vennel

Abstract


The paper investigates the efficiency of tidal turbine farms and looks at the effects of various parameters. Numerical modelling and analytic solutions are used. The two methods are compared and differences highlighted. Some loose guidelines are included.

Keywords


Turbine farms; Efficiency; modelling

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