Symmetric tidal station

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1982-05-12

1984-08-28

Taylor, Dennis L.

Hydraulic and earth engineering

Fluid control, treatment, or containment

Extracting power from moving fluid

290 52, 405 75, E02B 900

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044681534

ABSTRACT:
A tidal station includes a plurality of turbine/generator sets removably insertable along the central axis of a caisson to provide a symmetrical installation. Fixedly disposed basin side and sea side diffusers include inlets alternately juxtaposed opposite ends of the turbine/generator sets as the sets are rotatably displaced 180 degrees between ebb and flood tides. Ballasting/deballasting structure contained in the caisson permits self-portability of the caisson to its site and subsequent positioning thereat.

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