Tidal generating plant doubles as test center for low-speed turbine/generator

Journal Article · Fri Mar 01 04:00:00 EST 1985 · Power; (United States)

OSTI ID:6098970

The first tidal powerplant in North America began generating up to 20 MW last year on the Bay of Fundy, Nova Scotia, Canada. Although its output is relatively small in this hydro-rich country, hope is that the Annapolis tidal generating station will be the forerunner of an extensive power project harnessing the 50-60-ft tides on the Bay of Fundy to generate up to 5000 MW. One of the important functions of the Annapolis station is to serve as a pilot project to evaluate the characteristics of large Stratoflo turbines and their potential for other tidal and low-head-hydro projects.

• OSTI ID: 6098970
• Journal Information: Power; (United States), Journal Name: Power; (United States) Vol. 129:3; ISSN POWEA
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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16 TIDAL AND WAVE POWER
160701* -- Tidal Power Plants-- Design & Operation
BAYS
CANADA
CAPACITY
FUNCTIONAL MODELS
MACHINERY
NORTH AMERICA
NOVA SCOTIA
PERFORMANCE TESTING
PILOT PLANTS
POWER PLANTS
POWER RANGE 10-100 MW
TESTING
TIDAL POWER PLANTS
TURBINES
TURBOMACHINERY