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What is it?
A seabed Turbine is a structure that is designed to catch tidal streams on the seabed with an inversed windmill-like design.
Structure of Seabed Turbine
This consists of multiple modules. The main hull of the turbine houses blades that are designed to capture the kinetic energy from water currents or tides. The main hull also can rotate to adjust for water flow. Additionally, the main hull houses the generator which changes kinetic energy to electricity. The hull is suspended over the seabed by 3 point stand which elevates from the seabed.
How does Seabed Turbine work?
Water flows past the turbine blades, pushing them and making them spin. As the blades spin, the rotor also turns, creating mechanical energy. The spinning of the rotor turns the generator, which produces electrical energy. The generated electricity is sent through underwater cables to the surface and into the power grid. A control system checks how the turbine is working and makes adjustments if needed.
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