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What is it?
Floating Turnine O2 is a contraption that uses underwater turbine streams to generate electricity. It is meant to be connected to the main grid to generate power for shore populations.
How does O2 Work?
Anchoring System and Electricity Connection
O2 is anchored to the seabed using chains to prevent it from drifting away additionally an electric cable is routed to the shore to transfer electric output from the turbines.
Lowering and Raising turbine System
To ease the transportation of O2 the rotors can be raised for ease of transportation and maintenance and lowered to catch streams and generate electricity.
Generation of Electricity
Due to the nature of streams O2 is designed to work in both directions to maximize generation of electricity. during the switch of stream direction, rotor blades turn for maximum efficiency. As the tide flows, water pushes the rotors, making them spin and produce power.
Maintenance and Structure
Being a floating structure makes it easier to install in deep water areas. The structure of O2 is designed to withstand fierce storms and waves. With O2 being a surface structure it allows for easier maintenance and repair in any weather conditions.
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