Abstract
In order to put a surface-tidal power generation system into practical use, it should be easy to maintain and economically feasible. Besides, understanding of stakeholders suchlike as shipping companies and fishermen is essential. According to previous studies, the speed of a tide is the same regardless of depth, so a power generation system using surface-tidal power is feasible. The purpose of this industry-academic-government research is to put a surface-tidal power generation system into practical use. We have developed a wooden water wheel, moreover, we have been towing experiment. As the result, the wooden water wheel was rotated, it was able to power generation. However, the wooden water wheel was damaged, because it was not withstand the surface-tidal power. In this paper, an iron water wheel is developed. The iron water wheel is able to power generation, it is proved larger the wooden water wheel. These results are intended to show the effectiveness of the system.
