Vortex power is a form of hydro power which generates energy by placing obstacles in rivers in order to cause the formation of vortices which can then be tapped for energy. This method is pioneered by a team at the University of Michigan
University of Michigan
The University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan is a public university research university located in the state of Michigan. It is the state's oldest university and the flagship campus of the University of Michigan, which also includes two regional campuses in University of Michigan-Flint and University of Michigan-Dearborn.... who call the technology VIVACE which stands for Vortex Induced Vibrations Aquatic Clean Energy.
The company Vortex Hydro Power has been created to commercialise the technology.
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Vortex power is a form of hydro power which generates energy by placing obstacles in rivers in order to cause the formation of vortices which can then be tapped for energy. This method is pioneered by a team at the University of Michigan
University of Michigan
The University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan is a public university research university located in the state of Michigan. It is the state's oldest university and the flagship campus of the University of Michigan, which also includes two regional campuses in University of Michigan-Flint and University of Michigan-Dearborn.... who call the technology VIVACE which stands for Vortex Induced Vibrations Aquatic Clean Energy.
The company Vortex Hydro Power has been created to commercialise the technology.
Vortex-induced vibrations are motions induced on bodies facing an external flow by periodical irregularities on this flow. The classical example is the VIV of an underwater cylinder....
