Title :
Experimental tests of GEM- Ocean´s kite, an innovative patented submerged system for marine current energy production
Author :
Coiro, D.P. ; Troise, G. ; Scherillo, F. ; De Marco, A. ; Maisto, U.
Author_Institution :
Dipt. di Ing. Aerosp., Univ. degli Studi di Napoli “Federico II”, Naples, Italy
Abstract :
This paper presents some recent experimental results of towing tank tests on an innovative system configuration for clean energy applications. This concept has been already tested on a preliminary prototype model at the University of Naples. The original concept consists of a submerged floating body linked to the seabed by means of a tether. Electrical generators and auxiliary systems are housed within the hulls of the floating bodies. Two turbines are installed on a support structure exposed to the flow. This is the basic concept of what we call here the “GEM system” (Generatore Elettrico Marino, Marine Electrical Generator) or “Ocean´s kite” configuration.
Keywords :
AC generators; hydraulic turbines; tidal power stations; GEM; clean energy application; electrical generators; generatore elettrico marino; innovative patented submerged system; marine current energy production; marine electrical generator; ocean kite; submerged floating body; tether; towing tank tests; Cranes; Force; History; Solid modeling; Steady-state; Torque; Turbines; Mechanical power transmission; Power system measurements; Power systems; Renewable energy; Tidal current energy; Turbines; Underwater cables; Underwater technology;
Conference_Titel :
Clean Electrical Power (ICCEP), 2011 International Conference on
Conference_Location :
Ischia
Print_ISBN :
978-1-4244-8929-9
Electronic_ISBN :
978-1-4244-8928-2
DOI :
10.1109/ICCEP.2011.6036278