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RAFT: Reconfigurable Array of High-Efficiency Ducted Turbines for Hydrokinetic Energy HarvestingRAFT Introduction:
Project Innovation + Advantages: RAFT concept develops a novel solution for hydrokinetic energy harvesting. RAFT, made up of multiple micro-turbines with a ducked design, has a modularized architecture with reconfigurable units, making it adaptable to different applications and marine environments. The innovative new turbine designs, along with distributed load control and regulator concepts, significantly reduce the Levelized cost of energy (LCOE). In-situ real-time optimization-based control optimizes RAFT's features to achieve performance, resiliency, reliability, and cost targets. Multidisciplinary engineering efforts with extensive modeling, iterative optimization, control co-design, and experimental validations will mitigate identified technical risks. Recent Publications:
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