The generation potential of diffuser augmented tidal stream turbines

This thesis investigates the power generation potential of diffuser augmented horizontal axis tidal stream turbines. The use of diffuser augmentation for such devices is not a new concept, though many questions remained unanswered regarding the device performance and economics. This work highlighted...

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Main Author: Cresswell, Nicholas William
Published: Durham University 2015
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Online Access:http://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.637533