Schematic Diagram of the Ocean-Current Turbine
![Schematic Diagram of the Ocean-Current Turbine Schematic Diagram of the Ocean-Current Turbine](/sites/default/files/styles/embed_lg_1x/public/photos/2016-03-02-taming-oceans-principle.jpg?itok=M9nEFaBj)
Minimising the number of components is essential for easy maintenance, low cost, and a low failure rate.
The ocean-current turbine, designed by OIST scientists, comprises a float, a counterweight, a nacelle (to house electricity-generating components), and three blades. A small number of components is essential for easy maintenance, low cost, and a low failure rate.
Date:
02 March 2016
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Elsevier Ltd. Reproduced by permission
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