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Houlsby,
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2008, “Application of Linear Momentum Actuator Disc
Theory to Open Channel Flow” Oxford University Dept. Engineering Science Report
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The research program was undertaken at the Newcastle University flume, and supported by the Technology Strategy Board. The image below shows the 1:20 model THAWT rotor being lowered into the test flume before
power and stress measurements:
