Development of grid-scale wave energy technology via novel, engineering-integrated numerical modelling

Funder	Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council
Recipient Organization	University of Edinburgh
Country	United Kingdom
Start Date	Aug 31, 2023
End Date	Aug 30, 2027
Duration	1,460 days
Number of Grantees	2
Roles	Student; Supervisor
Data Source	UKRI Gateway to Research
Grant ID	`2881264`

Grant Description

This project aims to improve the structural design of Mocean Energy's Wave Energy Converter by adapting structural loads and reliability analysis to such a novel, complex and hinge-connected WEC. Below is a list of the main objectives of this EngD, providing realistic and supportive steps towards the overall project aim.

O1: Define hydrodynamic & structural analysis models O2: Model hydrodynamic load distribution over the WEC O3: Conduct reliability analysis on the WEC using distributed loads O4: Assess structural costs of the WEC O5: Evaluate different WEC design variations regarding reliability and costs