The Annapolis Tidal Generating Station, i n service since August, 1984, was b u i l t t o demonstrate commercial operation of a large-diameter straight-flow turbine.The paper reviews experience to date relating t o performance, avai 1 abi 1 i ty and re1 i abi 1 i t y , hydraul i c seal s and auxiliaries, corrosion, marine fouling, and maintenance requirements.
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