Floating Tethered Marine Current Turbine
(FTMC)
Magnomatics’ patented Pseudo Direct Drive (PDD®) offers a significant advance over conventional permanent magnet motor/generator technology, achieving a step-change in continuous torque density compared to that of equivalently cooled PM machines while maintaining very high efficiency.
This dramatic increase in torque density allows the motor to directly drive many loads where conventionally a motor and gearbox combination would be employed.
Ideal applications will have high continuous torque at relatively low speed.
Advantages
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Cost-effective energy generation where fixed turbines are impractical.
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Doubles market potential by operating near the surface in deep water.
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Low visual impact while allowing navigation through narrow straits.
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Maintained without expensive crane vessels.
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Robust design with no yaw system or gearbox; nozzle protects blades and fauna.
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Low environmental impact with a small concrete foundation.
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Maximizes energy extraction through close turbine spacing.
Floating Tethered Marine Current Turbine
Technical Specifications
