Vortex power

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.^[1] 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]}

References

^ "'Fish technology' draws renewable energy from slow water currents". University of Michigan News. 2008-12-01. Retrieved 2024-02-06.

Vortex Power, University of Michigan

External links

"How it Works, Vortex Hydro Energy".
"Innovative pendulum-dynamo for converting tidal energy into electrical power"., a similar technology developed by Okayama University
Giles J (12 April 2008). "Harnessing river whirlpools puts energy on tap". New Scientist (2651).^{[dead link]}
DWCPA Currents - August 2007
Michigan Daily - Prof. turns vibrations into electricity
Bernitsas M (Nov 2008). "VIVACE (Vortex Induced Vibration Aquatic Clean Energy): A New Concept in Generation of Clean and Renewable Energy From Fluid Flow". Journal of Offshore Mechanics and Arctic Engineering. 130 (4): 15. doi:10.1115/1.2957913. Archived from the original on 2013-02-23.
Holzman D (12 Dec 2007). "Blue Power: Turning Tides into Electricity". Environmental Health Perspectives. 115. doi:10.1289/ehp.115-a590. PMC 2137118. PMID 18087578.
"VIVACE (Vortex Induced Vibration Aquatic Clean Energy)" (PDF). (5-page; 2017)