| EPSRC Reference: |
EP/P032958/1 |
| Title: |
MARLIN Modular Floating Platform for Offshore Wind: Concept Assessment |
| Principal Investigator: |
O'Brien, Mr RW |
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| Department: |
Computing Engineering and Technology |
| Organisation: |
University of Sunderland |
| Scheme: |
Technology Programme |
| Starts: |
01 February 2017 |
Ends: |
31 October 2017 |
Value (£): |
50,526
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| EPSRC Research Topic Classifications: |
| Energy - Marine & Hydropower |
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Summary on Grant Application Form |
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.
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http://www.sund.ac.uk |