Hydrodynamics of Marine Current Turbines for Electrical Power Generation

Hydrodynamics of Marine Current Turbines for Electrical Power Generation

Marine current turbines can play an important part in achieving an increase in electricity generation from renewable resources, but the development of the required technology will demand significant research effort. This project will lead to a better understanding of the design implications of some of the features that distinguish marine current turbines from wind turbines, propellers and hydro turbines.

PV Roof Tile Development – POWERTILE

PV Roof Tile Development – POWERTILE

ECCD has developed a PV roof tile through Powertile Ltd which is now sold under license by Marley Eternit. A test roof at the University, which is shown in Figure 3, is used for prototype assessment and analysis of the thermal behaviour of different roof constructions.