aquantis-2-5-mw-ocean-current-generation-device-design-details

The National Renewable Energy Laboratory in the US specializes in the research and development of renewable energy, energy efficiency, energy systems integration, and sustainable transportation.

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National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL)

Dynamic test matrix, configuration notes, static press P D-0001 to D-0015 test data, static press F D-0001 to D-0015 test data, low cen pipe D-1002 to D-1055 test data, dbc data, low cen wing D-1102 to D-1147 test data, and high cen wing D-1301 to D-1324 test data

Dynamic Test Data Analysis.xlsx

Concept design review for Aquantis C-Plane ocean energy conversion

Design Concept Review.pptx

Platform hydrodynamic stability preliminary design review

Platform Hydrodynamic Stability.pptx

Aquantis final overview presentation for DOE. Includes legacy of technology and innovation, legacy current plane (C-plane), Aquantis preliminary design review, increased power output, cost of energy status, financial overview, spend plan, schedule/budget, and overviews of each component.

Aquantis Overview Final for DOE.pptx

Aquantis MHI due diligence public brief describing DCAB analysis, Aquantis turbine, dynamic and static stability, and scale model testing.

Aquantis MHI Due Diligence Brief.pptx

Aquantis CAD Model.STEP

Wet Bearing 27.2m calculations with scaled 27.2m loads, 27.2m histogram, UHMWPE data, duramax data, and diagrams

Wet Bearing Calculations.xlsx

Describes control methodology: passive depth control (PDC) and blade configuration: variable vs. fixed pitch 

Variable vs. Fixed Pitch Hydrofoils.docx

Includes global variables/constants, blade definition, spar thickness calculator, and beam thickness calculators

2 vs 3 Blades Rotor Trade Off Workbook.xlsm

Blade count trade study update. Includes idealized hydrodynamic model, idealized parametric structural model, calculation approach, preliminary results, take-aways and next steps, calculation assumptions, and blade element calculation.

2 vs 3 Blades Rotor Trade-off Study.pptx

Beam model setup, beam model validation, and results of structural testing on 45.5m loop with 1 blade

45m Rotor Preliminary Lofting and Structural Design.pptx

45m Preliminary CAD Model.STEP

Review of pass through spar analysis. Includes concept description, concept geometry, preliminary turbine design, blade FEM details, full blade assembly, material properties, blade analysis results and margin of safety, spar analysis results, re-runs, simulation of mounting screws, estimated laminate strengths, preliminary composite analysis for screws in clamps, bolt-on spar analysis, sub-model setup and results, spud concept initial assessment, spud concept initial results, spud concept path forward, and wind-turbine-blade joint feasibility.

Pass Through Spar Analysis.pptx

Internal Components CAD Model.STEP

BOM - 250 kW Aquantis test bench status as of November 2014

BOM - 250 kW Aquantis test bench.xlsx

Hydraulic Schematic 250kW Test Unit circuit diagram

Hydraulic Schematic 250kW Test Unit.pdf

Report of project status as of September 2014

Project Status Report.pdf

Aquantis 250kW Scaled Drivetrain Test Plan DRAFT. Included scope, test objectives, system design validation, facility, schedule, test configuration, technical approach, sensors list, and deliverables.

Aquantis 250kW Scaled Drivetrain Test Plan DRAFT .docx

Aquantis 250kW Scaled  Drivetrain Test Cases, flow ramp rates, and sensor list

Aquantis 250kW Scaled  Drivetrain Test Cases v4.xlsx

Aachen Motor-Generator Test Generator specifications. Includes draft specification and definition of dynamometer test generator, catalogue motor/generator, foot mount generator dimensions, and quasi-steady state torque speed characteristics stator and rotor (taken at 125 deg C.

Aachen Motor-Generator Test Generator.pptx

Torque-Speed-Slip Curve 250 kW.xlsx

Includes critical turbine tip separation, turbine wakes on structure, velocity components, and flow angle of attack