Project

The purpose of the project is to develop a gyroelectric energy conversion unit for wave energy. In order to demonstrate the technology under realistic conditions, a series of experimental tests will be carried out at the Nissum Bredning Test Station on a 5 kW unit.
The following main activities will be held:
Continuation of wave basin tests on an existing prototype at AAU. Including determination of the absorbed power at different standard sea conditions. Tests with irregular waves to optimize energy absorption under realistic conditions.
Design and manufacture of a 5 kW PTO unit. In the design and in the choice of manufacturing methods, emphasis will be placed on using standard components and manufacturing methods that can also be used in a possible production of a full-scale PTO unit (15, 30 and 50 kW).
Testing and demonstration of a 5 kW PTO unit at the Nissum Bredning Test Station. Over a period of approx. 10 months from August 2015 to June 2016, a series of tests will be carried out with the PTO unit mounted to the test station platform approx. 140 m from shore.
Preparation of a measurement program data processing for the tests at AAU, as well as the testing at Nissum Bredning.
Contact with wave power developers. In the final part of the project, a number of Danish and foreign wave power developers will be contacted with a view to starting an end-user dialogue with 2-3 wave power developers.