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  • Energy Research
  • 2014

  • Funder: National Science Foundation Project Code: 1249656
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  • Funder: National Science Foundation Project Code: 1134568
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  • Funder: European Commission Project Code: 249800
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  • Funder: National Science Foundation Project Code: 1345755
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  • Funder: European Commission Project Code: 286503
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  • Funder: UK Research and Innovation Project Code: 131209
    Funder Contribution: 89,958 GBP

    Offshore wind farms are an attractive renewable energy source because they overcome the objections of visual and noise intrusion that apply to onshore wind and the time averaged capacity per turbine rating is higher. However the life cycle costs are much higher and require reduction by some 50% to achieve the levelised costs of onshore wind. A major contribution to these costs (~6%) arise from the corrosion and biofouling of the foundations. The objectives of the project are to establish the technical feasibility of a cost effective generic and integrated ultrasonic/acoustic system applicable to all foundation designs for (i) continuous monitoring of the detection of early stage corrosion and fouling build up and (ii) simultaneous prevention of fouling in the first instance. It is targted that over a foundation life cycle the system will reduce by 50% the existing costs of periodic inspections, corrosion repairs and fouling removal as well as reducing the hazards of these practices.

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  • Funder: National Science Foundation Project Code: 0843962
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  • Funder: Australian Research Council (ARC) Project Code: DP120102961
    Funder Contribution: 900,000 AUD

    The project will develop new design tools for optimising novel solar reactors for the production of solar fuels and for low emission minerals processing. It will enable substantial cost reductions in these technologies and establish a unique and leading program in solar power tower technology within Australia.

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  • Funder: UK Research and Innovation Project Code: 131283
    Funder Contribution: 114,557 GBP

    Zagres has developed new design and fabrication techniques for Ultra-High Voltage Silicon Carbide (UHV SiC) Thyristor technology which enables substantial reduction in manufactuing costs, as much as 40%, and operation at voltage and frequency ratings which have never utilised before in the industry. The technology, proven on laboratory prototypes, promises applications in several high-power systems, such as renewable energy generation, High Voltage DC (HVDC) systems and Flexible AC Transmission Systems (FACTS). The key benefits include reduction in cost of energy and enhancement in efficiency and reliability. The aim of this project is to assess the feasibility of the UHV SiC Thyristor technology for wind turbine applications and quantify their benefits with respect to cost of energy, reliability and efficiency. A prototype 20 kW converter will be built and then tested on a real wind turbine for a three-month period. In addition, models will be developed to evaluate the advantages of UHV SiC Thyristor converters for multi-MW wind turbines.

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  • Funder: European Commission Project Code: 246331
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  • Funder: National Science Foundation Project Code: 1249656
    more_vert
  • Funder: National Science Foundation Project Code: 1134568
    more_vert
  • Funder: European Commission Project Code: 249800
    more_vert
  • Funder: National Science Foundation Project Code: 1345755
    more_vert
  • Funder: European Commission Project Code: 286503
    more_vert
  • Funder: UK Research and Innovation Project Code: 131209
    Funder Contribution: 89,958 GBP

    Offshore wind farms are an attractive renewable energy source because they overcome the objections of visual and noise intrusion that apply to onshore wind and the time averaged capacity per turbine rating is higher. However the life cycle costs are much higher and require reduction by some 50% to achieve the levelised costs of onshore wind. A major contribution to these costs (~6%) arise from the corrosion and biofouling of the foundations. The objectives of the project are to establish the technical feasibility of a cost effective generic and integrated ultrasonic/acoustic system applicable to all foundation designs for (i) continuous monitoring of the detection of early stage corrosion and fouling build up and (ii) simultaneous prevention of fouling in the first instance. It is targted that over a foundation life cycle the system will reduce by 50% the existing costs of periodic inspections, corrosion repairs and fouling removal as well as reducing the hazards of these practices.

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  • Funder: National Science Foundation Project Code: 0843962
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  • Funder: Australian Research Council (ARC) Project Code: DP120102961
    Funder Contribution: 900,000 AUD

    The project will develop new design tools for optimising novel solar reactors for the production of solar fuels and for low emission minerals processing. It will enable substantial cost reductions in these technologies and establish a unique and leading program in solar power tower technology within Australia.

    more_vert
  • Funder: UK Research and Innovation Project Code: 131283
    Funder Contribution: 114,557 GBP

    Zagres has developed new design and fabrication techniques for Ultra-High Voltage Silicon Carbide (UHV SiC) Thyristor technology which enables substantial reduction in manufactuing costs, as much as 40%, and operation at voltage and frequency ratings which have never utilised before in the industry. The technology, proven on laboratory prototypes, promises applications in several high-power systems, such as renewable energy generation, High Voltage DC (HVDC) systems and Flexible AC Transmission Systems (FACTS). The key benefits include reduction in cost of energy and enhancement in efficiency and reliability. The aim of this project is to assess the feasibility of the UHV SiC Thyristor technology for wind turbine applications and quantify their benefits with respect to cost of energy, reliability and efficiency. A prototype 20 kW converter will be built and then tested on a real wind turbine for a three-month period. In addition, models will be developed to evaluate the advantages of UHV SiC Thyristor converters for multi-MW wind turbines.

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  • Funder: European Commission Project Code: 246331
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