Share reportStructural Materials
This programme investigated if it is possible to make a step change impact in LCOE by constructing typical WEC devices from alternative materials to those traditionally used, such as steel.
Lead contractor
Haydale Composite Solutions Ltd
Sub-contractor(s)
Carbon Trust Advisory Ltd
Crompton Moulding Ltd
Wave Venture Ltd
Overview
The potential for the rotational moulding process to reduce the capital cost of wave energy converter structures is investigated. A screening exercise matched a wide range of composite materials (from strength enhancing carbon and graphene nano additives to unique anti‐fouling composites) to relevant device concepts while ensuring the solution is as commercially applicable as possible.
Material selection was undertaken in parallel with detailed device design and load modelling with the final material selection optimised to a final device design that maximised levelised cost of energy metrics.
Stage 1
May 2018
The Stage 1 project summary report for the Haydale Composites project. Includes a description of the technology, scope of work, achievements and recommendations for further work.
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