Projects
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| Reference Number | EP/J010200/1 | |
| Title | The Effects of Realistic Tidal Flows on the Performance and Structural Integrity of Tidal Stream Turbines | |
| Status | Completed | |
| Energy Categories | Renewable Energy Sources(Ocean Energy) 100%; | |
| Research Types | Basic and strategic applied research 100% | |
| Science and Technology Fields | ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY (Civil Engineering) 40%; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY (Mechanical, Aeronautical and Manufacturing Engineering) 40%; ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES (Earth Systems and Environmental Sciences) 20%; |
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| UKERC Cross Cutting Characterisation | Not Cross-cutting 100% | |
| Principal Investigator |
Dr T O'Doherty Engineering Cardiff University |
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| Award Type | Standard | |
| Funding Source | EPSRC | |
| Start Date | 01 July 2012 | |
| End Date | 30 September 2015 | |
| Duration | 39 months | |
| Total Grant Value | £1,389,372 | |
| Industrial Sectors | Energy | |
| Region | Wales | |
| Programme | Energy : Energy | |
| Investigators | Principal Investigator | Dr T O'Doherty , Engineering, Cardiff University |
| Other Investigator | Dr SP Neill , School of Ocean Sciences, Bangor University Professor AG Davies , School of Ocean Sciences, Bangor University Dr RJ Poole , Centre for Engineering Dynamics, University of Liverpool Dr M Li , Centre for Engineering Sustainability, University of Liverpool Dr G Najafian , Centre for Engineering Sustainability, University of Liverpool Professor D Mba , School of Engineering, Cranfield University Dr JAA Teixeira , School of Engineering, Cranfield University Dr I Masters , Engineering, Swansea University Dr DM O'Doherty , Engineering, Cardiff University Dr RI Grosvenor , Engineering, Cardiff University Dr C Byrne , Engineering, Cardiff University Mr P Prickett , Engineering, Cardiff University |
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| Recognised Researcher | Dr M (Michael ) Togneri , Engineering, Swansea University Dr A Mason-Jones , Engineering, Cardiff University |
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| Industrial Collaborator | Project Contact , Marine Current Turbines Ltd Project Contact , Mabey Bridge Ltd Project Contact , Ove Arup & Partners Ltd Project Contact , National Instruments Corp (UK) Ltd Project Contact , Power Units M & E Engineering Ltd Project Contact , Tidal Energy Limited Project Contact , Tata Group UK |
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| Abstract | This project investigates the effects of extreme conditions on marine energy generators when installed as a single device or in arrays or farms. By combining the results of experiments, computer predictions and real life expertise, the research will enable the industry to produce, design and manufacture better tidal stream turbines that can be optimised to suit the prevailing sea conditions. Once these devices are deployed there will be a need to remotely monitor their condition and manage their operation during their life time. This research will deliver a system that will allow the owners of the devices to remotely monitor their condition and performance to ensure they achieve optimal energy production whilst maximising their life span. This will enable the electricity suppliers using this source of renewable energy to achieve the best possible long term economic performance. Finally, the environmental impact of such installations will be considered to ensure the positioning of these devices is not detrimental to the surrounding sea, coast and seabed | |
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| Added to Database | 19/12/11 | |
