Vortex power is a form of
hydro power
Hydropower (from el, ὕδωρ, "water"), also known as water power, is the use of falling or fast-running water to produce electricity or to power machines. This is achieved by converting the gravitational potential or kinetic energy of a w ...
which generates energy by placing obstacles in rivers and oceans in order to cause the formation of
vortices
In fluid dynamics, a vortex ( : vortices or vortexes) is a region in a fluid in which the flow revolves around an axis line, which may be straight or curved. Vortices form in stirred fluids, and may be observed in smoke rings, whirlpools in th ...
which can then be tapped into a usable form of energy such as electricity. This method is pioneered by a team at the
University of Michigan
, mottoeng = "Arts, Knowledge, Truth"
, former_names = Catholepistemiad, or University of Michigania (1817–1821)
, budget = $10.3 billion (2021)
, endowment = $17 billion (2021)As o ...
who call the technology VIVACE or Vortex Induced Vibrations Aquatic Clean Energy.
The company ''Vortex Hydro Power'' has been created to commercialize the technology. 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.
See also
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Hydropower
Hydropower (from el, ὕδωρ, "water"), also known as water power, is the use of falling or fast-running water to produce electricity or to power machines. This is achieved by converting the gravitational potential or kinetic energy of a w ...
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Renewable energy
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Vortex induced vibration
In fluid dynamics, vortex-induced vibrations (VIV) are motions induced on bodies interacting with an external fluid flow, produced by, or the motion producing, periodic irregularities on this flow.
A classic example is the VIV of an underwate ...
References
Vortex Power University of Michigan
External links
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Michigan Daily - Prof. turns vibrations into electricity
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Water power
University of Michigan