Progress update on the development and testing of an advanced power take-off for marine energy applications

Simon Robertson; Donald Noble; Henry Jeffrey; Luca Castellini; Michele Martini

Progress update on the development and testing of an advanced power take-off for marine energy applications

Simon Robertson, Donald Noble, Henry Jeffrey, Luca Castellini, Michele Martini

School of Engineering

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Abstract

The Electro-Mechanical Generator (EMG) con-
sists of a recirculating ball screw integrated with a rota- tional permanent magnet generator and is able to convert reciprocating linear motion, typical of many marine energy devices, into electricity. The EMG is based upon technology from mature industrial and aerospace sectors and is under- going adaptation, development and testing for application to marine energy. The proving of this technology has progressed through several projects for a range of mechanical and electrical configurations to reach TRL6/7. The results of the performance, hardware in the loop and offshore tests being undertaken will describe the performance of the EMG including efficiency, reliability and peak load ratios. This will draw upon up-to-date data from Wave Energy Scotland projects and the ongoing Horizon 2020 funded IMAGINE project. Italian manufacturer UMBRAGROUP leads the development of the EMG and is supported by a range of industrial and academic partners including the University of Edinburgh.

Original language	English
Number of pages	9
Publication status	Published - 4 Sept 2019
Event	13th European Wave and Tidal Energy Conference - Naples, Italy Duration: 1 Sept 2019 → 6 Sept 2019 https://ewtec.org/conferences/ewtec-2019/

Conference

Conference	13th European Wave and Tidal Energy Conference
Abbreviated title	EWTEC 2019
Country/Territory	Italy
City	Naples
Period	1/09/19 → 6/09/19
Internet address	https://ewtec.org/conferences/ewtec-2019/

Keywords / Materials (for Non-textual outputs)

Electro-Mechanical Actuator
Electro-Mechanical Generator
Power Take-off
Wave Energy

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IMAGINE- Innovative Method for Affordable Generation IN ocean Energy
Jeffrey, H. (Principal Investigator)
EU government bodies
1/03/18 → 30/11/21
Project: Research

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Progress update on the development and testing of an advanced power take-off for marine energy applications

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IMAGINE- Innovative Method for Affordable Generation IN ocean Energy

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