Supergen Marine - Core
Lead Research Organisation:
University of Edinburgh
Department Name: Energy Systems
Abstract
The UK Engineering and Physical Science Council (EPSRC) funded research consortium, Supergen Marine (1), which consisted of the University of Edinburgh; Heriot-Watt University; The University of Lancaster; The University of Strathclyde and the Robert Gordon University, has, since October 2003, been undertaking cutting edge research in support of the developing marine renewables industry. The consortium, which has been modified to include The Queen's University Belfast and the move of key members of the Robert Gordon University Marine Energy Group to the University of Edinburgh, is now bidding for continued support from the research council. The aims of the original Supergen marine research programme primarily related to enhancing understanding of the location, extent and characteristics of the marine energy resources. This was on a 3-10 year horizon, and is still valid. However, research priorities have evolved to recognise experiences and questions arising from early tests, the deployment of prototype devices and the outcomes of the original work programme. The overall aim, while still generic, has evolved and is now directed, in the revised research programme, towards increasing understanding of the device-sea interactions of energy converters from model-scale in the laboratory to full size in the open sea. The programme includes work on: device arrays and how these will influence local and regional environmental conditions; radical design approaches, which take into account new philosophies of design guidance; ensuring that numerical and physical design support is consistent and robust; the challenges posed by design in mixed tidal and wave environments; system control in complex non linear and evolving environments; the complex challenges posed by fixing, mooring and recovery of marine systems; the economic challenges posed by the variable and intermittent nature of the marine resource; the sparse information available to predict and assess the long term reliability of marine energy systems and how an increased understanding of all of these issues can be best disseminated within the stakeholder community.
Organisations
Publications
Boehme T
(2010)
Assessment of distribution network limits for non-firm connection of renewable generation
in IET Renewable Power Generation
Robin Wallace (Author)
(2010)
C-gen, a lightweight direct drive generator for marine energy converters
Allsop William
(2010)
Coasts, Marine Structures and Breakwaters: Adapting to change
PANDIAN, P. K
(2010)
An overview of recent technologies on wave and current measurement in coastal and marine applications
in Journal of Oceanography and Marine Science
McCabe A
(2010)
Optimizing the shape of a surge-and-pitch wave energy collector using a genetic algorithm
in Renewable Energy
Robin Wallace (Author)
(2010)
Linear generator for direct drive wave energy applications
Folley M
(2010)
Spectral modelling of wave energy converters
in Coastal Engineering
Harrison M
(2010)
Comparison between CFD simulations and experiments for predicting the far wake of horizontal axis tidal turbines
in IET Renewable Power Generation
Robin Wallace (Author)
(2010)
Power conversion for wave energy applications
Child B
(2010)
Optimal configurations of wave energy device arrays
in Ocean Engineering
Wilson I
(2010)
Energy storage in the UK electrical network: Estimation of the scale and review of technology options
in Energy Policy
Robin Wallace (Author)
(2010)
Thermal model of an induction generator in oscillating water column wave energy converter
Shek J
(2010)
Experimental verification of linear generator control for direct drive wave energy conversion
in IET Renewable Power Generation
Mueller M
(2010)
Centers for Marine Renewable Energy in Europe and North America
in Oceanography
MCGREGOR, P. G.,
(2011)
Scottish climate change policy: An overview
Turner K
(2011)
Energy efficiency, rebound effects and the environmental Kuznets Curve
in Energy Economics
Lecca P
(2011)
An investigation of issues relating to where energy should enter the production function
in Economic Modelling
Robin Wallace (Author)
(2011)
Minimising Capacitor Lifetime Failures in Power Converters for Wave Energy Applications
Wilson I
(2011)
Grid-connected renewables, storage and the UK electricity market
in Renewable Energy
Shields M
(2011)
Marine renewable energy: The ecological implications of altering the hydrodynamics of the marine environment
in Ocean & Coastal Management
Robin Wallace (Author)
(2011)
Protocols for the Equitable Assessment of Marine Energy Converters
Barbour E
(2011)
Energy storage in association with tidal current generation systems
in Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part A: Journal of Power and Energy
Allan G
(2011)
The regional electricity generation mix in Scotland: A portfolio selection approach incorporating marine technologies
in Energy Policy
Description | The findings and output of this, now closed, second phase of SuperGen Marine are fully documented in the monograph that the research team produced at the conclusion, and on the SuperGen Marine website, from which the monograph may be downloaded. |
Exploitation Route | The work of the consortium has influenced technology, policy, standards, regulation and practice. |
Sectors | Energy |
URL | https://www.supergen-marine.org.uk/ |
Description | The findings of this project have influenced policy, standards, regulation and practice in the marine energy sector. |
First Year Of Impact | 2007 |
Sector | Energy,Environment |
Description | EPSRC |
Amount | £237,809 (GBP) |
Funding ID | EP/F062583/1 |
Organisation | Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC) |
Sector | Public |
Country | United Kingdom |
Start | 03/2008 |
End | 09/2009 |