Ocean Energy - Tidal Current Turbine

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  • @DavidisDawei
    @DavidisDawei 4 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    Whoever created this cartoon did a fantastic job.
    As good as many of the video games

  • @Tmccreight25Gaming
    @Tmccreight25Gaming 8 ปีที่แล้ว +35

    That's one cool turban!

    • @clivesavill1393
      @clivesavill1393 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      It's a turbine not turban. And 11 years old
      What a joke, clive

    • @pichass9337
      @pichass9337 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      @@clivesavill1393 someone's pissy. He's talking about the guy's pronunciation

  • @strokex1
    @strokex1 8 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    maybe the most simple system i have seen yet. great idea.

  • @HiTechDiver
    @HiTechDiver 4 ปีที่แล้ว +26

    Voith has some very cool concepts and products, though I wonder what the payoff is after maintenance. Having served in the Navy as a diver for 24 years I can tell you that salt water, even salt air, is not friendly to anything, especially mechanical.

    • @Zildawolf
      @Zildawolf 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      yeah that's what I was worried about lol when it said "lubricated by sea water" I instantly imagined the kinds of super small ocean life that could "assist in the turbine's operation"

    • @xPr3am
      @xPr3am 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      I assume you mean oxidation through the salty water or to put it simple rust which could destroy the metal parts? If yes, then you are in the wrong. Oxidation needs oxygen to form rust which harms the materials. In this case the turbine is completly surrounded by water, therefore there is no oxygen and no rust. One good example is Venecia, its a city in Italy where most of the houses are standing in the water on wooden beams, thoses wooden beams dont get rotten as you would assume. Although I think the lifespan of the materials is shorter then in normal use cases.

    • @HiTechDiver
      @HiTechDiver 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@xPr3am H2O is composed of hydrogen and oxygen. Metal does rust underwater. I'm no scientist, though I don't have to be to see it every time I dive.

    • @HiTechDiver
      @HiTechDiver 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@thebobbysisters The effects can be mitigated, though eventually salt water wins. I have witnessed it my whole adult life, as I have lived around salt water for 40 years. I would be curious to know what materials they use. That would make the biggest difference.

  • @oroazul1483
    @oroazul1483 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Excellent concept and contribution to ocean energy.

  • @haryobagushandoko7509
    @haryobagushandoko7509 9 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    You can install all of these in Madura, Bali, Lombok and all nearby islands including all islands in Polynesia and Asia UEA to energize all zone regions.

  • @garfield190657
    @garfield190657 4 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    So, what is status on this technology eleven years later..?

  • @carlosroura7581
    @carlosroura7581 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I don't think this safe for the sea life. The idea is very cool, but the whole structure should be protected by a cage that allows water flow but prevents large fish and sea mammals to get too close to the turbines

  • @koaasst
    @koaasst 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    very well done presentation. thank you from Texas USA.

    • @RiteshNEVERUNIFORM
      @RiteshNEVERUNIFORM 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Postal code? U can't just Put half Address here.

  • @gaborferenc2276
    @gaborferenc2276 4 ปีที่แล้ว +28

    How do they prevent clogging through sediments, clams and marine life in general?

    • @suprememasteroftheuniverse
      @suprememasteroftheuniverse 4 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      They don't. It's a computer generated video.

    • @Firefox0071
      @Firefox0071 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      I think thats what their maintenance is for...

    • @countingdays856
      @countingdays856 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Well, like Jezrell said it does need maintenance, but relatively we would be doing much less harm than making the Earth 2 degrees warmer. And also it's still in development and i'm sure their not done working on the idea.

    • @peopleforthepeoplelocalize8591
      @peopleforthepeoplelocalize8591 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Maintenance

  • @maheshshinde2292
    @maheshshinde2292 7 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    this is an best video.and no air pollution produced👍

  • @MegaSquiff
    @MegaSquiff 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Strange that he says sea water does the lubricating, and therefore no seals are needed. But of course sea water is an electrical conductor, so the inner workings will need seals of some sort.

  • @ProgressiveVegan
    @ProgressiveVegan 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This part seems a bit dubious. They state that each device is 1MHw. They state that 400 TWh/year can be collected with these devices. If true, if my math serves, that's 400 million devices. They would be all over the planet, and not all offshore areas, such as a lot of the US Pacific coast, are suitable. Even if these devices are 10 times bigger (a decade after this video was produced), that would still be 40 million turbines. Please comment if you have knowledge here. I'm looking to learn. Thanks.

  • @junzab1341
    @junzab1341 ปีที่แล้ว

    For innovation of this propposed power plant;
    1) The sea current must be boosted first from multiple source then house in one solid channel wherein the step up sea current is now the one will drive the turbine of huge power plant . The power plant of course house inside the huge channel wherein step sea current is produced.
    This will totally protect the power plant itself because it is contained solidly but the saltwater damage(rust) must be addressed.
    Moreover, scientists obviously and no doubt can solve this saltwater issue(rust) , materials that negate rust or similar issues undersaltwater.
    Finally, the huge obstacle is "Political Will"

  • @nasreenabanu7376
    @nasreenabanu7376 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Destiny and evolution of the most important thing

  • @coulie27
    @coulie27 ปีที่แล้ว

    A protective surround caging to keep dolphins and fish from getting hurt by the turbines 🙏

  • @addiedavis7797
    @addiedavis7797 6 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Can I use this video on my website if I give credit to Voith Hydro and Kral GmbH?

  • @kevintores8948
    @kevintores8948 8 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    if i had own a beach or just lake this would be a good source of alternative energy.

  • @deusdedittusubira315
    @deusdedittusubira315 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    This appears great. The challenge is that humans are selfish and static. We can harness the infinite potential of all forms of energy through automation to free up labor for innovation and research. That is only possible if those who own what has been automated learn to share their capital i.e. they should either fund the innovation or pay taxes for welfare of everyone.

  • @hektor787
    @hektor787 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    They have an installed Capacity of 1 MW? 1 onshore wind turbine has an installed capacity of 2.5 - 3 MW, and offshore one has 3.6MW. Moreover wind turbines not that huge, so it's much cheaper to produce. How are those turbines worth it?

  • @prashantpandey2299
    @prashantpandey2299 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Very nice animation and voice and explaination

  • @roger72715
    @roger72715 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great explanation. Great animation. Great 💡

  • @overwatch2428
    @overwatch2428 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    i am sure that desalination plants could use tidal turbines to off set the massive cost of power needed to operate, and if designed properly, the repair harbor could even be added to the foot print of the plant itself. just how many turbines and the logistics of it all would depend on the plant itself, but it seems like something to look into. beyond the costs of the initial investment, and the constant maintnence of the system, i would hope at some point the fossil fuel way of power production would balance closer so the idea would be viable, just a thought...

    • @IdeasfortheGreenPlanet
      @IdeasfortheGreenPlanet  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @Overwatch242 Foodforthought : Thank you very much for your comment. It is great that you make thoughts about it.

  • @johnnyg632
    @johnnyg632 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    There are complaints about wind turbines killing a lot of birds. What would keep these spinning blades under the ocean's surface from killing sea life? Or at the least disrupting patterns in sea life such as feeding and breeding?

  • @kanpurunplugged9970
    @kanpurunplugged9970 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    A floating buoys tidal wave system can also be a solution

  • @matthewkalifeh873
    @matthewkalifeh873 10 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    i think its a great idea

  • @3C273
    @3C273 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Nice, sliced shark meat is a bonus

  • @dalsenov
    @dalsenov ปีที่แล้ว

    The turbine shape looks highly counterintuitive as the surfaces of the plates are not inclined at all.They shoud be inclined in order the water to hit the surface and thus to rotate it!

  • @abhigaurav
    @abhigaurav 7 ปีที่แล้ว +19

    What about Marine Ecology? Won't marine life be affected by running turbines ?

    • @AnotherWierdThing
      @AnotherWierdThing 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      any damage to marine life would be extremely minimal, the problem is the intermittent nature of tidal power, similar to solar. Large batteries would likely be required in this system.

  • @DemeDemetre
    @DemeDemetre 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    what about organic life growing on it? like algae and so on

  • @junzab1341
    @junzab1341 ปีที่แล้ว

    Bring it on!

  • @nantv5092
    @nantv5092 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wow this is awesome

  • @habdochkeineahnung
    @habdochkeineahnung 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    voith introduces the whaleshredder 2000! go srhed everything today!

    • @bob_greene
      @bob_greene 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      I doubt it will harm many creatures; even curious ones

  • @segano1
    @segano1 12 ปีที่แล้ว

    The world’s first community-owned tidal turbine will be made and deployed in Scotland, after a fabrication contract between Scottish firms Steel Engineering and Nova Innovation was announced today by First Minister Alex Salmond.

  • @gurnoormankoo226
    @gurnoormankoo226 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Though it is a good idea to generate energy, what about aquatic animals. it will disturb their Ecosystem.

  • @heyhey402
    @heyhey402 11 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    turbine doesnt move that much faster to slice fishes,fishes are much faster than the blades of turbine

  • @olson11m
    @olson11m 13 ปีที่แล้ว

    how much will this affect marine life, current patterns, of sea inviorment? that would be one downfall but this sounds insanely awesomely helping us save energy

    • @aquasight1019
      @aquasight1019 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      My concern as well. Cetaceans rely on sound waves for navigation, etc. A squeaky rotor could cause confusion anxiety. Will whales have to learn to avoid these blades by the deaths and suffering of their kin? A knick in the conduit would electrify the area? Many people think the ocean floor is barren but it is not. I don't know, we humans plow ahead in the name of 'progress' and learn by experience at other lives expense, all of which is justified by anthropocentric views. Governments will learn to tax this technology too.

    • @jemhoare2105
      @jemhoare2105 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@aquasight1019 Keep using fossil fuels then and see what happens to the whales you profess to care so much about

  • @hillbilly4895
    @hillbilly4895 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    If it made money vs. cost money someone would be doing this en masse. This video is from 2009. 22 years enough time to prove it out.

  • @allensandro1338
    @allensandro1338 8 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    very interesting video... I just hope you can own 2 or more tidal turbine bbut I think it would be impossible..

  • @danielpalos
    @danielpalos 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Can we predict any weather change potential with modern technologies in order to also help with climate change?

  • @Boxerakku1998
    @Boxerakku1998 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    this vdeo helped for my seminar

  • @YouB3anz
    @YouB3anz 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    looks good m8

  • @proximo1033
    @proximo1033 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    the minimalistic approach in design is great, the idea is great, but why oh why there is so small interest in such solutions?

  • @Jose-fk3tn
    @Jose-fk3tn 11 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Hello from Catalonia. could someone tell me what is the speed of the water in that area?

    • @carlosroura7581
      @carlosroura7581 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Al mediterrani no hi ha grans corrents marines ni marees com als oceans, així que imagino que aquesta solució no és molt viable aquí

  • @Beepislife
    @Beepislife 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    What about ocean ecosystem...can be it cause damage to them 😭?

  • @Carlos-pf6hd
    @Carlos-pf6hd 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    400 Terawatt hours = 4 * 10^11 kilowatt hours
    1 kilowatt costs 0.11 dollars normally.
    4 * 10^11 * 0.11 = 10^9 dollars
    Can someone check my math? I think the video said incorrectly how much this turbine makes at timestamp 0:45. I think they meant to say megawatt hours.

    • @IdeasfortheGreenPlanet
      @IdeasfortheGreenPlanet  5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      "According to expert opinion approximately 400 Terawatt hours per year can be won in this way from the seas of the world." - It is meant from the tidal energy of the world and NOT from this turbine.

  • @A1R5N1P3R
    @A1R5N1P3R 15 ปีที่แล้ว

    @ragingtorpedos Not at all, since basically most of South America and Africa haven't yet been exploited for their natural gas and crude oil. Your facts are from conventional sources, that's why you're saying what you are. There's more than enough oil, they just like the prices high, and would like to see them go higher.

  • @humbleexplorer4998
    @humbleexplorer4998 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I hope that they've already figure out the sea salt corrodes metals. I'd like to see this model.

    • @jrf9735
      @jrf9735 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Humble Explorer If we can design materials that can resist the irradiation, thermo-physical and mechanical damages in a nuclear fission reactor core, this shouldn’t be a problem. It’s a matter of priority really.

    • @strictnonconformist7369
      @strictnonconformist7369 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@jrf9735 make the surface out of pure gold plate, make sure nothing can rub it off, perhaps that’ll work ;)

    • @jrf9735
      @jrf9735 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@strictnonconformist7369 great idea but not a very economic solution I feel.

  • @grahammewburn
    @grahammewburn 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Brilliant

  • @ebach1
    @ebach1 14 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    NICE VIDEO
    :)

  • @doratheillegalalien9183
    @doratheillegalalien9183 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Oil salesman:
    "send our cameramen to film this evil turbines hitting them fish and killin em, get the cutest fish destroyed by one of those right now, if it looks like nemo better"
    Subservant:
    "but sir, fish are gently pushed away by the watter before they get hit"
    Oil salesman:
    "I DON'T CARE, BRING ME A DEAD NEMO!"

  • @saikiran9473
    @saikiran9473 ปีที่แล้ว

    Super excellent ferrocuous

  • @richardmondio7216
    @richardmondio7216 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Is this technology being implemented anywhere currently?

    • @IdeasfortheGreenPlanet
      @IdeasfortheGreenPlanet  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @ Richard Mondio: We have no information on whether this technology has been implemented or not.

  • @2112design
    @2112design 11 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    why not strap these things to off shore wind turbines? then the same hardware can produce twice the power?

    • @oahukiteboarder808
      @oahukiteboarder808 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @2112design one of the very best comments here.
      Also attached them to oil platforms.
      Also to moorings
      Etc

  • @arvindswami907
    @arvindswami907 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    what about noise in sea and what is the reaction by animal in sea

  • @epicoutdoor5795
    @epicoutdoor5795 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    What is a Turban? (Pointing out how funny the pronunciation sounds to British ears).

  • @junzab1341
    @junzab1341 ปีที่แล้ว

    Double Thumb's Up!

  • @gradischergradischer4671
    @gradischergradischer4671 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Could this be used in Rivers?

    • @TRENDINGKNOWLEDGEINDIA
      @TRENDINGKNOWLEDGEINDIA 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      This is the most harmful thing for aquatic animals. PLEASE ALSO THINK ABOUT OTHER CREATURE, They also have equal right on earth.

    • @affyne
      @affyne 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@TRENDINGKNOWLEDGEINDIA In water you mean? btw he already mentioned in one of his comments that : "the wings' rotation speed is so slow that fish cannot be threatened or injured"

  • @nhatgiabest.coctytnhh1857
    @nhatgiabest.coctytnhh1857 12 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    very beautiful film..good also ripping ideal...

  • @grahammewburn
    @grahammewburn 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Tidal is Luna
    All other Energy is solar driven.

  • @Sanatanbhaktisanghra
    @Sanatanbhaktisanghra 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    this is a good idea... But what about the aquatic life. if any aquatic come in contact of blade i think that animal is no more.........

  • @tzabarisolary5310
    @tzabarisolary5310 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Good !

  • @robinhyperlord9053
    @robinhyperlord9053 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    That's kilowatts per sq or cubic meter, 8 upto 100.

  • @nayankirar
    @nayankirar 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Nice

  • @alexhayden2303
    @alexhayden2303 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    How many sold?

  • @wilsonpicon2478
    @wilsonpicon2478 10 ปีที่แล้ว

    excelente!!!!

  • @bsrcat1
    @bsrcat1 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wimdshear is one of the biggest downfalls of wind turbines. Water is 70% denser than air. There is also seafloor sand to contend with that would be abrasive and "clog the shorts, making a pearl" in the components.
    I guess if you make an animated you can take investors money...🤷🏻‍♂️.

  • @bharathkumararaveeti4685
    @bharathkumararaveeti4685 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Can you please tell me books for gorlov tidal turbines for design purpose

  • @chatsociety
    @chatsociety 11 ปีที่แล้ว

    How far off the coastline do these need to be installed?

  • @MsWaltes
    @MsWaltes 7 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    So basically it's a underwater version of the wind turbine system

  • @zeekoon3569
    @zeekoon3569 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hi !! How can i creat videos like that ?!

  • @cookie04031991
    @cookie04031991 14 ปีที่แล้ว

    I think this would cause many problems its a good idea but i think it could cause many issues...

  • @อาคมมากบุญ-ภ7ฐ
    @อาคมมากบุญ-ภ7ฐ 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    มีแผนเทจริง

  • @larryhooverpedofilekillerc4177
    @larryhooverpedofilekillerc4177 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Good evening thank you for being beautiful thank you for being wonderful I hope you have a great day. Goodnight the greatness in you is beautiful

  • @steventate1895
    @steventate1895 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    its a great idea but what if something happens that causes a shark feeding frenzy near it ? You do realize A good sized hammer head would destroy those things in seconds

    • @rubenzikarsky5195
      @rubenzikarsky5195 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      You realise it's the size of a 7 story building right? I've never heard of large hammerheads destroying large vessels, why would this be any different?

    • @robinsss
      @robinsss 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      where did you get that info?

  • @louisdebruyn4395
    @louisdebruyn4395 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Problem is if it is too cheap there is no place for corruption!!

  • @sacornhydro2011
    @sacornhydro2011 11 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    love tidel

  • @sergiodesouzajunior3962
    @sergiodesouzajunior3962 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Compro o projeto por 10 bilhões e envio para a marinha do Brasil para construir o projeto envio 100 bilhões.

  • @rishujazz.7006
    @rishujazz.7006 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wave energy is more better than tidel energy

  • @kanpurunplugged9970
    @kanpurunplugged9970 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    The blades can be dangerous for underwater marine life the design needs a lot of improvement for saftey of aqatic or marine ecosystem

  • @riznakamil7378
    @riznakamil7378 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    I have a better idea. For the water and air generator disaine. Can U help anyone ?????

  • @mhqazey420
    @mhqazey420 12 ปีที่แล้ว

    maybe a mess around it to keep fish out

  • @sergiodesouzajunior3962
    @sergiodesouzajunior3962 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Envio para marinha mais 100 bilhões ao todo são 200 bilhões que estou investindo no projeto.

  • @ammarammar6547
    @ammarammar6547 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Good

  • @อาคมมากบุญ-ภ7ฐ
    @อาคมมากบุญ-ภ7ฐ 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    ต้องลายวัดนั้นทิ้ง

  • @saikrishnaarlagadda6098
    @saikrishnaarlagadda6098 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    This is to severe disruption to the marine life. Rather using this system , we have many other alternatives like, hydal by effective storage of water by improving irrigationa systems and wind energy on the land

    • @jemhoare2105
      @jemhoare2105 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Rising sea temperatures are a severe disruption to marine life, not some propellers in the ocean. You know like all the big ships have.

  • @thepoetking70
    @thepoetking70 8 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    It sounds good.... But what about the killed fish and whales underwater turbine has killed?

  • @patrickbateman3082
    @patrickbateman3082 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    all that effort and research and time, thwarted by discarded fishing nets and trash lol

  • @CHOICEBETWEENFEARANDLOVE
    @CHOICEBETWEENFEARANDLOVE 12 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    how does the indian head piece generate energy? lol

  • @LamTengChoyHenry
    @LamTengChoyHenry 13 ปีที่แล้ว

    See new invention

  • @martythemartian99
    @martythemartian99 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    A guy I work with wears a Turban, but it doesn't generate any electricity.

  • @wijayru
    @wijayru 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    👍

  • @johnhungerford6073
    @johnhungerford6073 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Your turbin is dirty...

  • @lincqimiq5265
    @lincqimiq5265 10 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    there is problems whale will hit the blade.

    • @anubhavsinghchahar2839
      @anubhavsinghchahar2839 10 ปีที่แล้ว

      same i was thinking....

    • @Musicvidsetc
      @Musicvidsetc 10 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Right, they won't just swim around it, they'll just stupidly slam themselves into the blade. Idiot.

    • @saucy05
      @saucy05 9 ปีที่แล้ว

      Musicvidsetc We do have stupid birds who continually slam into wind turbine blades.

    • @anubhavsinghchahar2839
      @anubhavsinghchahar2839 9 ปีที่แล้ว

      but it's speed is not so fast that it will harm the birds

    • @saucy05
      @saucy05 9 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      anubhav singh chahar Wind turbines are deceivingly fast. Their immense size tends to create that illusion that they are slow. For example the tips of the largest turbine in the world can move up to 180mph!

  • @nicoverheul6211
    @nicoverheul6211 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    24/7.

  • @dog.nextdoor
    @dog.nextdoor 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    많은 물고기들이 죽어가겠군

  • @olson11m
    @olson11m 13 ปีที่แล้ว

    hee hee hee this is kul!

  • @อาคมมากบุญ-ภ7ฐ
    @อาคมมากบุญ-ภ7ฐ 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    เชื่อมเขาท่าเพชร

  • @johntonelli4510
    @johntonelli4510 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    I think its nick name is the sardine slice and dice. This 7 story unit can handle whales also.

    • @IdeasfortheGreenPlanet
      @IdeasfortheGreenPlanet  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you for your comment. the wings' rotation speed is so slow that fish cannot be threatened or injured

  • @sanjaymishra7451
    @sanjaymishra7451 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Functions of turbine are imaginary...its all assumption... Actually these are the design goals..