Hydrokinetic Turbines Harness Energy from Oscillating Hydrofoils

摘要

Harnessing energy from small water bodies is an interesting concept, with devices such as micro turbines harnessing energy from smaller streams. The prospect of hydro energy is promising, due to the high power density in flowing water. Turbines typically draw kinetic energy from the water via twisted blades connected to a generator. Defying the common paradigm, researchers from Laval University. Quebec, have proposed turbines that harness wave energy without the use of regular twisted blades.