Engineering Design And System Configuration

This section outlines the engineering design principles and system configuration behind the Pliosaur Energy turbine array. It integrates wave theory, structural loading models, and real-world marine energy research to inform turbine placement, efficiency, and durability in dynamic ocean environments.

Cross section of tidal turbine array showing flow channels and rotor positioning
Cross section of Pliosaur Energy turbine array.
Example tidal energy device without wave impact protection
Example of a tidal energy device.
(no wave impact protection)
Wave overtopping device capturing water above crest level
Example of a wave overtopping device.
Floating debris collection system for tidal environments
Floating garbage collection system.

Wave Modelling and Hydrodynamics

Bretschneider Wave Theory

Used to model irregular sea states and estimate wave height distributions. This supports prediction of available energy under real ocean conditions and informs turbine positioning.

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Guide to Wave Analysis and Forecasting

Provides forecasting methodologies for wave behaviour, allowing system design to account for seasonal variability and extreme conditions.

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Wave Interaction and Structural Loading

Wave Overtopping of Marine Structures

Analyses overtopping flow rates and energy transfer in high-energy sea states. This directly informs crest height design and energy capture optimisation.

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Wave Run-up and Overtopping

Examines wave run-up dynamics and extreme loading scenarios, critical for ensuring structural resilience under storm conditions.

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Turbine Design and System Engineering

Pliosaur Turbine Theory

Internal modelling of turbine efficiency, flow channel behaviour, and rotor interaction within controlled hydrodynamic pathways.

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Export Power Cable Fatigue Life

Evaluates fatigue loading on subsea cables caused by cyclic wave and current forces, informing long-term durability and maintenance strategies.

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Environmental and Debris Considerations

Severn Estuary Litter Research

Investigates debris transport patterns in tidal systems, supporting integration of debris mitigation within turbine arrays.

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Component Technology

Turbine Rotor Bearings

Marine-grade bearing systems designed to withstand high loads and corrosive environments, contributing to reliability and reduced maintenance requirements.

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Engineering Integration

The integration of wave modelling, turbine mechanics, structural loading, and environmental constraints forms the foundation of the Pliosaur Energy system. These combined principles support a scalable and resilient approach to marine energy generation.