| 摘要 |
The present invention relates to a marine turbine and variety of aspects relative thereto. Renewal energy systems have recently been understood to be a necessary energy source, and tidal power is a particularly useful source as it is generally not visible and has a limited ecological impact. The present invention relates to a system for converting the kinetic energy of flowing fluid into electrical energy comprising a turbine having a low speed electricity generator and a braking means for controlling the speed of rotation of the shaft. The present invention also extends to a nacelle for housing a number of components of a turbine wherein the nacelle has cover for selectively opening and closing the aperture to the nacelle in order to provide a substantially watertight seal therebetween. The invention also extends to an apparatus for converting energy of a flowing fluid into electrical energy comprising a nacelle having a turbine therein and a lifting means providing a lifting means providing a load flow path between the lifting point, the nacelle and the turbine. A further advantage of the present invention is the ability to easily locate and remove new marine turbine from a useable location. There is therefore provided a turbine and support fixing to the ground, the turbine and support comprising complimentary male and female engaging portions such that when the turbine is lowered onto the support, the male and female portions contact therefore providing an operational engagement therebetween. |
