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Reference Number	T/06/00231/00/00
Title	Development and Validation of a Design Tool for Tidal Current Turbines
Status	Completed
Energy Categories	Renewable Energy Sources (Ocean Energy) 100%;
Research Types	Basic and strategic applied research 100%
Science and Technology Fields	PHYSICAL SCIENCES AND MATHEMATICS (Physics) 25%; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY (Mechanical, Aeronautical and Manufacturing Engineering) 75%;
UKERC Cross Cutting Characterisation	Not Cross-cutting 100%
Principal Investigator	Ms H Snodin Garrad Hassan and Partners Ltd
Award Type	Standard
Funding Source	DTI
Start Date	03 January 2005
End Date	30 June 2006
Duration	17 months
Total Grant Value	£25,051
Industrial Sectors	Power
Region	South West
Programme	TIDAL

Investigators	Principal Investigator	Ms H Snodin , Garrad Hassan and Partners Ltd
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Objectives	In consultation with UK industry and academia a comprehensive specification of requirements for a tidal turbine design tool will be developed. The development of an existing aeroelastic design tool, Bladed, to adapt and, where required, include new engineering models and user interface software for the design tool to meet the requirements of the industry. Validation of the new engineering models using measured data from a prototype tidal current turbine. Proving of the new design tool by undertaking design trials and beta testing. Final development and dissemination of the design tool and project results. Total project cost = 175000, DTI grant = 25051
Abstract	The ability to predict rotor behaviour and performance accurately in complex operating environments is an essential element in the commercialisation of this new technology. The development of a tidal current turbine design tool will help to maintain the UK industry s position at the forefront of tidal stream technology development.
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Publications	Development of a Design Tool for Tidal Current Turbines: Project Profile
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