Review of experimental studies on Transverse Axis Crossflow Turbines

• Published in: International marine energy journal Vol. 5; no. 2; pp. 161 - 171
• Main Authors: Gallagher, Ronan Patrick, Frost, Carwyn, Schmitt, Pál, Young, Charles
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: European Wave and Tidal Energy Conference 07.10.2022
• Subjects: experimental, blockage, solidity, tip speed ratio, transverse axis crossflow turbine, turbine performance

Transverse Axis Crossflow Turbines (TACTs) are a niche subset of tidal turbines. TACTs are not as well understood as the more traditional horizontal axis turbine and associated flow theory which leans heavily on advances in wind energy and marine propulsion. This paper reviews laboratory and field b...