Proteus Tidal Power Generator

Blog owner's question: Do water turbines have cages to protect sea life from the blades? They apparently exist. But are they used? Ask your local politicians and whatever company is proposing to supply water turbines in your area. The one below may or may not have protection for sea life and may or may not result in increased water temperatures.


Neptune Renewable Energy Launches Proteus Tidal Power Generator
Posted on Monday, December 14, 2009 posted by posted by Mak @ 2:36 AM

Neptune Renewable Energy has announced the development of a breakthrough tidal power generator, which will undergo sea trial at Hull early next year. The generator dubs the action of Proteus,which consists of a 6m x 6m vertical axis, crossflow turbine mounted within a patented, symmetrical Venturi diffuser duct and beneath a very simple steel deck and buoyancy chambers. Similar to Proteus,the £1 million, 150-ton generator is being claimed to be 30% more efficient than conventional hydro dam designs and can provide a continuous supply ofrenewable energy.

The state-of-the-art generator features a steel hull, turbine and buoyancy chambers, which allows it to work equally well in ebb and flow tides. The system consists of a vertical axis cross-flow turbine mounted within symmetrical venture diffusers that efficiently convert tidal energy into electricity.

NREL has selected the Humber Estuary for the first deployment of Proteus, as given its depth and tidal flow, is considered one of the best locations in the British Isles for tidal stream power. Once deployed, the advanced Neptune Proteus NP1000 should generate at least 1000MWh of electricity each year.

Nova Scotia Ice Wine Recipe

Nova Scotia produces great wines!

Nova Scotia Vidal Icewine Vinaigrette Decadent Salad Dressing

From the Halifax Wine Examiner

Chef Shaun Zwarun at DesBarres Manor
www.desbarresmanor.com

Make my Nova Scotia Ice Wine with Vidal grapes
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As it uses a quarter of a bottle of $30 Vidal Icewine, I’m guessing its one of the most expensive salad dressings you may ever make. Sorry the cooking sherry is not a substitute.

The recipe comes from Chef Shaun Zwarun who won the Taste of Nova Scotia, Cuisine of the Year award in 2008, and works from DesBarres Manor, a lovely country inn in Guysborough.

Honeydew and Pancetta Salad with Vidal Icewine Vinaigrette

For the Vinaigrette
4 Tbsp Vidal Icewine
3 Tbsp olive oil
2 Tbsp rice wine vinegar
1 Tbsp raspberry vinegar
2 Tbsp lime juice
Salt and pepper to taste

For the salad
1 honeydew melon cut into 12 slices (¼-inch thick)
12 slices shaved pancetta
12 oz baby greens

To Prepare
1. Combine the vinaigrette ingredients in a small bowl. Mix thoroughly until oil is emulsified.
2. Place melon slices in a glass baking dish and drizzle with ½ of the dressing. Gently toss to coat
the melon slices.
3. Place three slices of honeydew on each of four salad plates. Fold three slices of shaved pancetta
over top of the melon on the plates.
4. Place a small bunch of greens to the side of the melon on each of the plates. Drizzle the
remaining vinaigrette over the greens, dividing equally.

Audrey Firth, Manager and Cellar Keeper, at DesBarres recommends pairing this with Jost Eagletree Muscat.