Vortex power
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Vortex power is a form of hydro power which generates energy by placing obstacles in rivers and oceans to cause the formation of vortices which can then be tapped into a usable form of energy such as electricity. An example of this method has been created by a team at the University of Michigan who call the technology VIVACE or Vortex Induced Vibrations Aquatic Clean Energy.{{Cite web |date=2008-12-01 |title='Fish technology' draws renewable energy from slow water currents |url=https://news.umich.edu/fish-technology-draws-renewable-energy-from-slow-water-currents/ |access-date=2024-02-06 |website=University of Michigan News |language=en-US}} This technology has an expected life span of 10-20 years, which could meet life cycle cost targets.
Environmental impacts
As of right now, this technology seems to be nonpolluting and low maintenance. In addition, it does not have any major impact on wildlife such as fish or other animals. This form of power is still in the developmental research stage and is currently undergoing optimization experiments before it can be implemented.{{Citation needed|reason=Entire section needs citations for given claims|date=March 2024}}
See also
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References
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- [https://web.archive.org/web/20100201131229/http://www.engin.umich.edu/dept/name/facilities/mhl/facilities/renewable_energy.html Vortex Power], University of Michigan
External links
- {{Cite web | url=https://www.vortexhydroenergy.com/technology/how-it-works/ | title=How it Works, Vortex Hydro Energy}}
- {{Cite web | url=https://phys.org/news/2014-06-pendulum-dynamo-tidal-energy-electrical-power.html | title=Innovative pendulum-dynamo for converting tidal energy into electrical power}}, a similar technology developed by Okayama University
- {{cite journal |author=Giles J |title=Harnessing river whirlpools puts energy on tap |journal=New Scientist |issue=2651 |date=12 April 2008 |url=https://www.newscientist.com/channel/earth/mg19826516.200-harnessing-river-whirlpools-puts-energy-on-tap.html}}{{dead link|date=March 2018}}
- [https://web.archive.org/web/20080517202714/http://www.portdetroit.com/archive/e-news_2007-08.htm DWCPA Currents - August 2007]
- [http://www.michigandaily.com/content/prof-turns-vibrations-electricity Michigan Daily - Prof. turns vibrations into electricity]
- {{cite journal |author=Bernitsas M |title=VIVACE (Vortex Induced Vibration Aquatic Clean Energy): A New Concept in Generation of Clean and Renewable Energy From Fluid Flow |journal=Journal of Offshore Mechanics and Arctic Engineering |volume=130 |issue=4 |pages=15 |date=Nov 2008 |url=http://scitation.aip.org/getabs/servlet/GetabsServlet?prog=normal&id=JMOEEX000130000004041101000001&idtype=cvips&gifs=yes |archive-url=https://archive.today/20130223121242/http://scitation.aip.org/getabs/servlet/GetabsServlet?prog=normal&id=JMOEEX000130000004041101000001&idtype=cvips&gifs=yes |url-status=dead |archive-date=2013-02-23 |doi=10.1115/1.2957913|url-access=subscription }}
- {{cite journal |author=Holzman D |title=Blue Power: Turning Tides into Electricity |journal=Environmental Health Perspectives |volume=115 |date=12 Dec 2007 |doi=10.1289/ehp.115-a590 |pmid=18087578 |pmc=2137118}}
- {{cite web| url=http://ijariie.com/AdminUploadPdf/VIVACE__Vortex_Induced_Vibration_Aquatic_Clean_Energy___A_new_concept_in_generation_of_clean_and_renewable_energy_from_fluid_flow_ijariie5261.pdf | title=VIVACE (Vortex Induced Vibration Aquatic Clean Energy)}} (5-page; 2017)
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