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Verification through Accelerated testing Leading to Improved wave energy Designs

Livrables

VALID Standardization and Regulatory inventory

Identify areas of improvement in existing technical specifications to liaise with IEC technical committeesOutcome of task 61

Description of User Case 2 hybrid testing platform

A technical description of the setup of this user case that describes the upgrades of the electrical PTO test rig that complies with the requirements of the open hybrid testing platform proposed in WP2Outcome of task 42

Specification for data management for the VALID Hybrid Test Platform

Report defining the highlevel control and monitor strategy and the required interferences with different domainsOutcome of task 24

Accelerated testing requirements

In Task 1.1, the critical components / subsystems, their related parameters and the associated design requirements will be identified for representative ocean energy converters. Particular attention shall be given to the case studies detailed in WPs 3 to 5. Scaling considerations and physical testing limitations shall also be addressed. Outcome of task 1.1

Description of UC1 hybrid testing platform

This deliverable gathers all information to setup the VALID Hybrid Test Platform This included choosing the metocean conditions setting up wavetowire models as well as highfidelity CFD models used to estimate scale effects It also includes setting up the structural models needed for the hybrid modelOutcome of task 33

Design and manufacturing report for the physical test rigs

This report will focus on the design and manufacturing of VALID seal rig test bench including sample preparation to successfully implement the testing planOutcome of task 32

Knowledge Exchange & Dissemination Strategy

This document will set out the overarching strategy for achieving coordinated, engaging, multi-stakeholder exchange of knowledge that will progress the scientific understanding of ocean energy and knowledge exchange between academic and industrial partners in order to bridge the existing gap between both disciplines. Outcome of task 7.1

Guidance Note - Methodology for Critical Component / Subsystem Testing

A report on the methodology for accelerated testing of critical components / subsystems will be developed and documented in Task 1.5. The methodology will devise a framework for VHTP, thus taking into account both numerical and physical testing considerations. The guidance note will not only form the backbone of the VALID testing plan but may also be used by the wider ocean energy sector / scientific community.Outcome of task 1.5

Guidelines for standardisation of ocean energy accelerated testing procedures

Provide targeted test results and guidelines towards the development of future standards also capitalizing project demonstration campaign.Outcome of task 6.1 and 6.4

Description of User Case 3 hybrid testing platform

A technical description of the setup of this user case that describes the upgrades of the hydraulic pump test bench that complies with the requirements of the open hybrid testing platform proposed in WP2.Outcome of task 5.3

Critical Components and Modelling Limitations

This report will review and define the modelling approaches theoretical numerical and experimental physical to be considered in the VALID project to address the design and accelerated testing of the critical components subsystems The output shall inform the overall architecture of the VHTP to be developed in WP2 by identifying the critical modules that shall be addressed theoretically numerically or physically To ensure that physical inputs are considered and the benefits of hybrid testing maximised key information regarding the test rigs available to the VALID project shall be compiled and reviewed to ascertain where applicable the updates required to address critical components subsystemsOutcome of task 12

Cost-effect statistical reliability analysis of components and systems in the User Cases

Statistically evaluate the cost-effect of the reliability of components when integrated into the whole system by evaluating different approaches for maintenance strategies. Outcome of task 6.3

Report on uncertainties in testing methodologies

This report addresses the robustness of the results from the test rig and methods for evaluating the measurement uncertainty, both in physical and virtual set-ups.Outcome of task 1.3

Specification of the open architecture of a VALID Hybrid Test Platform for the wave energy sector

Mid-term Report that describes the integration on IODP in the ocean energy sector stating the gaps and learnings carried over from the automotive industry.Outcome of task 2.1

Report on recommendations for critical component testing at low TRLs

A global assessment will be given of the current stage of ocean energy technologies with respect to reliability and management of uncertainties at early development stages. General guidelines for critical component testing at low TRLs will be provided. Potential for cost-reduction pathways for ocean energy technologies will be produced considering the experimental results from User Cases. From these results, recommendations to the ocean energy sector will be prepared that will include a specific focus on go/no-go decisions.Outcome of tasks 6.4

Progress on key metrics for stage-gate assessment of ocean energy technologies

Following a reversed cost engineering approach focused on reliability, targets for the minimum values or scores which must be achieved by critical components will be established. Progress on costs will be exemplified with the help of the three technologies of the User Cases.Outcome of task 6.2

Metrics and targets for stage-gate assessment of ocean energy technologies

Definition of minimum requirements and quality of the physical testing activities to testdemonstrate reliability and durability through accelerated lifetime testingOutcome of task 62

User case and methodology report for User Case 3

Report that define the test cases according to the new methodology proposed in WP1 and compile all input data required to apply the new testing protocolsOutcome of task 51

Specification for connecting the different models

Report including the technical characteristics of the VALID Platform configuration, including the different module alternatives, related to cost, time and quality metrics. The report will also explain the integration with third party tools and processes in connecting the existing toolchain, wave data models, numerical models and third-party models.Outcome of task 2.2

Specification for connecting the different testbeds

Report including the technical characteristics of the IODP configuration for connecting the virtual and physical testbeds.Outcome of task 2.3

Definition of generator thermal fatigue testing

This deliverable will result in a comprehensive specification of the user case including the data virtual models and the new capabilities of the test benches needed IDOMs wavetotorque mode will be tailored to the reliability testing requirementsOutcome of task 41

VALID Test Plan Guidance

This delivery aims to create a test plan guidance document specific to the VALID project. The test plan guidance shall benefit from the activities conducted in the WP1 tasks, simultaneously benefiting from and contributing to the work conducted in Task 1.5. Outcome of task 1.4.

Training Program Plan

Develop a Training Program of five online webinars to support knowledge exchange and dissemination of the project results to an audience of more than 200 people communicating the progress of the project Outcome of task 75

Report on reliability and affordability of dry testing procedures and modelling approaches according to operation best practices from off-shore engineering and O&M

An holistic framework report that will address, according to its expertise in off-shore engineering, testing, inspection and O&M, how VALID proposed testing (T6.3) and modelling (T6.2) approaches could be affordable and reliable to effectively emulate off-shore conditions and operations. Outcome of task 6.4

Quality Assurance Plan - first version

Quality Assurance Plan (QAP) will be defined and elaborated by RISE for quality and risk management. The QAP will be reviewed every 6 months at each Project Steering Committee meetings. It will serve as a project handbook for VALID project partners to assure the swift and coordinated management of all aspects described here above. . This plan will also consider H&S issues along the project. Outcome of task 8.1

Quality Assurance Plan - final version

Quality Assurance Plan (QAP) will be defined and elaborated by RISE for quality and risk management. The QAP will be reviewed every 6 months at each Project Steering Committee meetings. It will serve as a project handbook for VALID project partners to assure the swift and coordinated management of all aspects described here above. . This plan will also consider H&S issues along the project. Outcome of task 8.1

Stakeholder Knowledge Exchange Plan

Aquatera will report each year on all exploitation knowledge exchange and dissemination activities and their related assessment The results of the project will be disseminated to wisely selected targets so that their content is known by each key player in the European Ocean Energy field who can influence the implementation of VALIDOutcome of task 76

Communications Plan & Project Website

Create a plan for promoting the project through media, marketing and digital communications activity, to ensure a high profile for the project and support exchange of knowledge more widely. This plan will detail media and marketing engagement activity, set out the digital communication tools to be used for each area of the project, including creating a new website, social media channels, setting up file and calendar sharing, and digital conferencing tools. Outcome of task 7.3

Data Management Plan

A data management plan will be established by to set out data handling for the project. This plan includes the management of data and databases generated during the project, including IPR. In this stage, the IPR policy, briefly described in the impact section will be formulated and formalised in the Consortium Agreement. Outcome of task 7.2

Publications

Flap-type wave energy converters: From accelerated testing to fault detection

Auteurs: Saeidtehrani, Saghy; Lavidas, George; Cabboi, A.; Metrikine, A.V.
Publié dans: Trends in Renewable Energies Offshore, Numéro 1, 2022, ISBN 9781003360773
Éditeur: Taylor & Francis Group
DOI: 10.1201/9781003360773-35

Reliability and Cost Assessment of Critical Components: Electrical Generator Failure of IDOM wave energy converter.

Auteurs: Julia Fernandez-Chozas, Patxi Etxaniz, Pablo Ruiz-Minguela, Pär Johannesson and Joao Cruz
Publié dans: EWTEC 2023, Numéro September 2023, 2023
Éditeur: EWTEC 2023
DOI: 10.36688/ewtec-2023-516

Detached-Eddy Simulation of Normal Flow past Flat Plates: The Influence from Corner Curvature

Auteurs: Andersen, Jacob; Eskilsson, Claes
Publié dans: The Thirty-third (2023) International Ocean and Polar Engineering Conference, Numéro 19 June 2023, 2023
Éditeur: ISOPEIOPEC

Reducing Uncertainty of ULS Load Estimates in Offshore Structural Design

Auteurs: J. Cruz, M. . Atcheson Cruz, and M. . Martini
Publié dans: EWTEC 2023, Numéro 02 September 2023, 2023
Éditeur: EWTEC
DOI: 10.36688/ewtec-2023-147

Performance modelling of flap-type wave energy converter array: Flaps with various dynamic characteristics

Auteurs: Saghy Saeidtehrani, George Lavidas
Publié dans: Proceedings of the ASME 2022 41st International Conference on Ocean, Offshore and Arctic Engineering, Numéro June 5-10, 2022, 2022
Éditeur: The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME)

Reducing uncertainty in WEC extreme load estimates via Goodness-of-Fit testing

Auteurs: Martini, Michele; Cruz, Joao; Cruz, Mairead Atcheson
Publié dans: ICOE-OEE, Numéro 18 October 2022, 2022
Éditeur: ICOE-OEE

Environmental extreme conditions for a wave energy converter: An integrated wave-structure approach

Auteurs: Saghy Saeidtehrani, George Lavidas, Andrei Metrikine
Publié dans: Proceedings of the ASME 2022 41st International Conference on Ocean, Offshore and Arctic Engineering, Numéro June 5-10, 2022, 2022
Éditeur: The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME)

Improving the OWC Wave Energy Converter Power Take-Off Efficiency throughout Experimental and Numerical Characterisation of an SCIG

Auteurs: Joseba Lopez-Mendia; Eider Robles; Salvador Ceballos; Pablo Ruiz-Minguela; Jacobo Rotger
Publié dans: Energies, Numéro Volume 17, Numéro 5, 2024, ISSN 1996-1073
Éditeur: Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (MDPI)
DOI: 10.3390/en17051146

A new numerical modelling framework for fixed oscillating water column wave energy conversion device combining BEM and CFD methods: Validation with experiments

Auteurs: Raghavan, V., Simonetti, I., Metrikine, A., Lavidas, G., & Cappietti, L.
Publié dans: Ocean Engineering, Numéro 2024, 2024, ISSN 0029-8018
Éditeur: Pergamon Press Ltd.
DOI: 10.1016/j.oceaneng.2024.117543

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