CAMPUS NEWS: JUNE 21, 2023

HYDROKINETIC ENERGY

UNO Engineering Professor Nikolas Xiros’ Research Will Help Convert Water Currents to Electrical Power

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The Tacoma Narrows Bridge collapse in Washington was the result of vortex induced vibrations (VIV) and researchers say VIV can be converted into useable energy. (Library of Congress photograph)

The Tacoma Narrows Bridge collapse in Washington was the result of vortex induced vibrations (VIV). Researchers say VIV can be converted into useable energy. (Library of Congress photograph)

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