The green power of blue : a feasibility study for micro tidal generators in the Bay of Fundy

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dc.contributor.advisorHaralampides, Katy
dc.contributor.advisorK., Haralampides
dc.contributor.authorWalker, Jordan
dc.date.accessioned2023-06-07T17:30:35Z
dc.date.available2023-06-07T17:30:35Z
dc.date.issued2003
dc.description.abstractBy harnessing the power of the tides, a virtually unlimited power supply could be attained; the challenge is to do so in an environmentally responsible manner. The purpose of this report was to come up with a recommendation as to how tidal power could feasibly be implemented on a private basis on Canada's east coast. The use of "micro" tidal generators is a fairly recent undertaking, and a number of companies have released products. This report focused on the Gorlov Helical Turbine for free current flows. Based on the Darrieus style of wind turbines, the Gorlov Helical Turbine (GHT) boasts a 35% efficiency in water, and does not have the stability issues associated with the Darrieus turbines. Essentially a raft with a turbine mounted beneath it, the units can be anchored off shore to provide consistent power, with minimal outages during slack tide events. By investigating these slack tide events, a recommendation for such periods can be made. Through an investigation o f the properties of the GHT, and the hydrodynamic properties of the region, an idea of the costs associated for an average homeowner to install and run such a facility were found. To install and run a 30kW private facility in the Minas Basin, the overall cost per kilowatt-hour is roughly $0.05. Since prices for these modules decrease as their numbers increase, the costs associated with a commercial facility drop down to around $0.01 per kilowatt-hour and could thus be determined feasible.
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dc.description.noteWalker, Jordan (2003). The green power of blue :a feasibility study for micro tidal generators in the Bay of Fundy . (Engineering Senior Report no. TGE-139 2003). Fredericton : University of New Brunswick, Dept. of Geological Engineering TGE-139 2003 1882/14714
dc.format.mediumelectronic
dc.identifier.urihttps://unbscholar.lib.unb.ca/handle/1882/30166
dc.language.isoen_CA
dc.publisherUniversity of New Brunswick
dc.rightshttp://purl.org/coar/access_right/c_16ec
dc.subject.disciplineGeological Engineering
dc.titleThe green power of blue : a feasibility study for micro tidal generators in the Bay of Fundy
dc.typesenior report
thesis.degree.disciplineGeological Engineering
thesis.degree.fullnameBachelor of Science in Engineering
thesis.degree.grantorUniversity of New Brunswick
thesis.degree.levelundergraduate
thesis.degree.nameB.Sc.E.

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