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E!7981 Tidal Turbine Commercial Development Program

Tildelt: kr 1,2 mill.

Prosjektnummer:

229269

Prosjektperiode:

2013 - 2016

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This project will provide those seeking to invest in the initial tidal turbine arrays with a high degree of confidence in the reliability of the the technology. Drawing upon expertise throughout the European supply chain to develop a tidal turbine system that offers high performance and maximum reliability, a tidal turbine generator solutions that is characterized by higher efficiency, higher reliability and longer service intervals than the existing solutions due to more efficient and at the same time si mpler cooling system, and a fully commissioned on-shore drive train test rig. Reliability has proven to be a critical parameter in determining the lifetime cost of energy (LCoE) associated with offshore wind. Intervention for maintenance of tidal energy converters is arguably more difficult and costly than offshore wind turbines. Therefore reliability will hold further significance in the LCoE for tidal energy arrays. In recognition of this Atlantis, SmartMotor and the National Renewable Energy Centre ( NAREC) have embarked upon a comprehensive optimisation process for a tidal turbine, tidal turbine power take off system and a tidal turbine onshore drive train test rig. This process has started with the planned onshore testing of the AR1000 tidal turb ine on the Nautilus testing rig at NAREC. This testing will expose the electrical and mechanical systems of the AR1000 tidal turbine to a simulated tidal operating environment, providing information on the operation of the first line tidal turbines, Smart Motor generator and facilitating initial stages in the commissioning of the Nautilus onshore tidal turbine drive train test rig. Upon completion of a thorough design review of the prototype system, the project consortium will undertake a subsystem optimi sation process, inclusive of electrical and mechanical systems to bring the turbine to commercial readiness.

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