Latest Developments in Marine Renewable Energy Projects at SmartBay
SmartBay Marine and Renewable Energy
Test Site
John Breslin, General Manager
2016 in Review
SmartBay Ireland Restructuring
Successfully Deployed October 2016
SeaPower Project – Irish Supply Chain Involvement
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1.5 M Project funded by SEAI
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Supported by LiR, Marine Institute and SmartBay Ireland and a National
and local supply chain
National Infrastructure Access Programme 2017
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9 projects awarded
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6 Higher Education Institutes
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6 SMEs
Wave Activated Sensor Power (WASP)
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The Centre for Renewable Energy at Dundalk IT are working with
OCES Ltd, an industry partner, to develop a low-cost wave-
powered sensor buoy
•
Based on oscillating water column technology
•
Uses air pressure in the column to measure parameters of the
sea-state spectrum
•
Initial stage of project uses SmartBay facilities to confirm the
measurement process in a real world environment where wave
conditions are known
•
First deployment to use modified off-the-shelf buoy
•
Later stages to focus on low power data transmission, wave
energy conversion and buoy design
Characterising biofouling and biocorrosion on deployment mooring
elastomers and springs and review of alternative materials for deployment
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Characterisation of biofouling occurrence on elastomers and metal springs
currently in use
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Testing of new materials of interest to Technology From Ideas as well as
DCU materials for anticorrosion and antifouling in panels in SmartBay
•
Assessment of biofouling on new materials
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All materials and inert and non toxic
In case there is any doubt about
Biofouling impacts!
Initial Installation
18 months later
Health Safety Environmental & Quality
Management System
•
Revised system developed and
implemented in Q3 2016 to reflect
changes to SmartBay structure,
activities and personnel
•
This positive result demonstrates the
commitment from the integrated
SmartBay team to delivering a quality
service, with minimal impact on the
environment and providing a safe
working environment to all staff and
clients.
Ocean Energy Potential Pipeline Projects
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BluWind
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CalWave
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Marine Power Systems
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Blue Ocean Monitoring
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SeaEnergies
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WavePower
Explore the latest projects and developments in marine renewable energy testing, including the deployment of wave-activated sensor power technology, national infrastructure access programs, and advancements in biofouling characterization and alternative materials for deployment at SmartBay Ireland. Stay informed about the innovative collaborations and research initiatives shaping the future of marine energy technologies.
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SmartBay Marine and Renewable Energy Test Site John Breslin, General Manager
SeaPower Project Irish Supply Chain Involvement 1.5 M Project funded by SEAI Supported by LiR, Marine Institute and SmartBay Ireland and a National and local supply chain
National Infrastructure Access Programme 2017 9 projects awarded 6 Higher Education Institutes 6 SMEs
Wave Activated Sensor Power (WASP) The Centre for Renewable Energy at Dundalk IT are working with OCES Ltd, an industry partner, to develop a low-cost wave- powered sensor buoy Based on oscillating water column technology Uses air pressure in the column to measure parameters of the sea-state spectrum Initial stage of project uses SmartBay facilities to confirm the measurement process in a real world environment where wave conditions are known First deployment to use modified off-the-shelf buoy Later stages to focus on low power data transmission, wave energy conversion and buoy design
Characterising biofouling and biocorrosion on deployment mooring elastomers and springs and review of alternative materials for deployment Characterisation of biofouling occurrence on elastomers and metal springs currently in use Testing of new materials of interest to Technology From Ideas as well as DCU materials for anticorrosion and antifouling in panels in SmartBay Assessment of biofouling on new materials All materials and inert and non toxic
In case there is any doubt about Biofouling impacts! Initial Installation 18 months later
Health Safety Environmental & Quality Management System Revised system developed and implemented in Q3 2016 to reflect changes to SmartBay structure, activities and personnel This positive result demonstrates the commitment from the integrated SmartBay team to delivering a quality service, with minimal impact on the environment and providing a safe working environment to all staff and clients. Accreditation Awarded December 2015 External Surveillance Audit November 2016 External Surveillance Audit November 2017 Recertification Audit 2018
Ocean Energy Potential Pipeline Projects BluWind CalWave Marine Power Systems Blue Ocean Monitoring SeaEnergies WavePower
