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Optimization of Fairing Geometry for ORPC Modular RivGen Power System: Cooperative Research and Development (Final Report)

Technical Report ·
DOI:https://doi.org/10.2172/2447469· OSTI ID:2447469
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  1. National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL), Golden, CO (United States)
  2. Ocean Renewable Power Company, Portland, ME (United States)
The work will optimize the hydrodynamic performance and flow augmentation of Ocean Renewable Power Company's (ORPC) modular fairing for their cross-flow marine hydrokinetic (MHK) turbine, using a computational fluid dynamics study. The influence of the fairing cross-sectional shape and rotor-fairing spacing will be assessed, to maximize power production and minimize structural loads.
Research Organization:
National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL), Golden, CO (United States); Ocean Renewable Power Company, Portland, ME (United States)
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE), Office of Renewable Energy. Water Power Technologies Office
DOE Contract Number:
AC36-08GO28308; AC36-08GO28308
OSTI ID:
2447469
Report Number(s):
NREL/TP--5700-91320; CRD-23-23451; MainId:93098; UUID:88a4acb9-f9ae-4061-bb3c-328941a8b85a; MainAdminId:73748
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English