MARLIN Modular Floating Platform for Offshore Wind: Concept Assessment

Completed

Renewable Energy Sources(Wind Energy)

Basic and strategic applied research

ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY (Mechanical, Aeronautical and Manufacturing Engineering)

Not Cross-cutting

Mr RW O'Brien
Sch of of Engineerin
AGM Batteries Ltd

Standard

EPSRC

01 February 2017

31 October 2017

9 months

£50,526

Energy

Scotland

Energy : Energy

Mr RW O'Brien, Sch of of Engineerin, AGM Batteries Ltd

Dr D Baglee, Automotive Technolog, AGM Batteries Ltd
Professor AR Wheatley, Sch of of Engineerin, AGM Batteries Ltd

The University of Sunderland will:- Work to develop ideas and basic concepts of modules and attachment systems into concept design in 3D CAD formats.- Lead the 'Design for Manufacture' activities which will include the mechanical, fluid handling, and electrical systems as integral systems within 'Active' modules and 'Fixed Mass' modules.- Carry out a detailed literature survey into the control and monitoring of subsea equipment including specific aspects of buoyancy control, orientation and connection conditions control.- Support and inform the AFRC (University of Strathclyde) modelling simulations to select suitable materials for enhanced strength, durability and cost performance.- Work with NAOME (University of Strathclyde), Frontier Technical and AFRC to install suitable instrumentation into Wave Tank test models.- Attend weekly telecalls and quarterly consortium participant meetings. Plans will be refined and adjusted if necessary as the results of the research and testing develops.- Build scale models for tank test.- Provide materials selection and associated environmental impact studies.- Support AFRC in developing load distribution concepts for the mounting of a 5MW NREL 'standard wind turbine' onto the floating structure and practical 'manufacturable' design.- Provide input to support the design and build of a 4 quarter scale fully functioning models for demonstration in the Port of Sunderland Docks and in the open sea.- Conduct appropriate mechanical tests on representative samples to provide data for subsequent modelling.

04/01/19