System Level Design, Performance, Cost and Economic and Economic Assessment - Knik Arm Alaska Tidal In-Stream Power Plant

Polagye, B.; Previsic, M. (2006). System Level Design, Performance, Cost and Economic and Economic Assessment - Knik Arm Alaska Tidal In-Stream Power Plant. Report by Global Energy Partners LLC.

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title = {System Level Design, Performance, Cost and Economic and Economic Assessment - Knik Arm Alaska Tidal In-Stream Power Plant},
institution = {Global Energy Partners LLC},
year = {2006},
month = {jun},
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keywords = {Current, Tidal, Modeling, Site Characterization, Grid Integration, Performance, Structural, Deployment, Maintenance},
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TI - System Level Design, Performance, Cost and Economic and Economic Assessment - Knik Arm Alaska Tidal In-Stream Power Plant
AU - Polagye, B
AU - Previsic, M
AB - This Document describes the results of a system level design, performance and cost study for both a feasibility demonstration pilot plant and a commercial size offshore in-stream tidal power plant installed in Knick Arm. For purposes of this design study, both the Marine Current Turbine (MCT) and Lunar Energy tidal in-stream energy conversion (TISEC) devices were considered for deployment at Cairn Point. The study was carried out using the methodology and standards established in the Design Methodology Report, the Power Production Performance Methodology Report and the Cost Estimate and Economics Assessment Methodology Report.At Cairn Point, Current velocities and water depths are suitable for the deployment of either a Lunar Energy RTT 2000 or fully submerged next-generation MCT turbine. The site resource is such that, on average, 17 MW of energy could be extracted from the flow without environmental impact. The site is in close proximity to a major urban load center (Anchorage) and has access to electrical infrastructure through nearby Elmendorf AFB. However, a number of site specific issues complicate turbine deployment. These are the seasonal ice pack, ongoing shifts in the seabed, a high level of sedimentation in the water, and concern over impacts to marine mammals (particularly the Beluga whale). Due to ice considerations, the turbine support structure should not be surface piercing.
DA - 2006/06//
PY - 2006
SP - 128
PB - Global Energy Partners LLC
UR - https://re-vision.net/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/System-Level-Design-Performance-Cost-and-Economic-Assessment-Knik-Arm-Alaska-Tidal-In-Stream-Power-Plant.pdf
LA - English
KW - Current
KW - Tidal
KW - Modeling
KW - Site Characterization
KW - Grid Integration
KW - Performance
KW - Structural
KW - Deployment
KW - Maintenance
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This Document describes the results of a system level design, performance and cost study for both a feasibility demonstration pilot plant and a commercial size offshore in-stream tidal power plant installed in Knick Arm. For purposes of this design study, both the Marine Current Turbine (MCT) and Lunar Energy tidal in-stream energy conversion (TISEC) devices were considered for deployment at Cairn Point. The study was carried out using the methodology and standards established in the Design Methodology Report, the Power Production Performance Methodology Report and the Cost Estimate and Economics Assessment Methodology Report.

At Cairn Point, Current velocities and water depths are suitable for the deployment of either a Lunar Energy RTT 2000 or fully submerged next-generation MCT turbine. The site resource is such that, on average, 17 MW of energy could be extracted from the flow without environmental impact. The site is in close proximity to a major urban load center (Anchorage) and has access to electrical infrastructure through nearby Elmendorf AFB. However, a number of site specific issues complicate turbine deployment. These are the seasonal ice pack, ongoing shifts in the seabed, a high level of sedimentation in the water, and concern over impacts to marine mammals (particularly the Beluga whale). Due to ice considerations, the turbine support structure should not be surface piercing.

System Level Design, Performance, Cost and Economic and Economic Assessment - Knik Arm Alaska Tidal In-Stream Power Plant is located in Washington, United States of America.