@inproceedings{506eb038f59b4410a3ccd89c7270ca68,
title = "Analytical modelling of a novel tidal turbine",
abstract = "The hydrodynamic analysis of a novel vertical axis tidal turbine concept is presented for identification of optimum operating conditions. The model uses a blade element momentum approach, adapted for the complex spiral geometry of the blades. A range of blade designs is considered, based on different rotor height to diameter ratios, leading to a range of hydrodynamic power curves with different optimal tip speed ratios and peak power levels. The model is validated against experimental data and previous similar work. It is found that decreasing the turbine height to diameter ratio results in increased maximum power coefficient.",
keywords = "Blade element momentum, Tidal energy, Verticalaxis turbine",
author = "Heavey, \{Shane C.\} and McGarry, \{Patrick J.\} and Leen, \{Sean B.\}",
note = "Publisher Copyright: {\textcopyright} Copyright 2016 by the International Society of Offshore and Polar Engineers (ISOPE).; 26th Annual International Ocean and Polar Engineering Conference, ISOPE 2016 ; Conference date: 26-06-2016 Through 01-07-2016",
year = "2016",
language = "English",
series = "Proceedings of the International Offshore and Polar Engineering Conference",
publisher = "International Society of Offshore and Polar Engineers",
pages = "717--724",
editor = "Wang, \{Alan M.\} and Chung, \{Jin S.\} and Ted Kokkinis and Michael Muskulus",
booktitle = "Proceedings of the 26th International Ocean and Polar Engineering Conference, ISOPE 2016",
}
