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Types of tidal stream generators

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Description

Different types of generators such as crossflow turbines, flow augmented turbines, venturi effect devices, or tidal kite turbines. They are used to draw energy from water currents, either in rivers, or estuaries profiting the tidal range, as well as in the offshore underwater currents.

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Knowledge → Engineering, manufacturing and construction → Engineering and engineering trades → Electricity and energy

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Project Number:
101104680-HABITABLE-ERASMUS-EDU-2022-PEX-COVE