Use of concrete as the primary construction material for the pelamis wave energy converter

N. Khosravi; L. Barker; V. O’Donoghue; J. Benzie; M. Newlands; R. Jones

doi:10.1201/b18973-44

Use of concrete as the primary construction material for the pelamis wave energy converter

N. Khosravi, L. Barker, V. O’Donoghue, J. Benzie, M. Newlands (Lead / Corresponding author), R. Jones

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Abstract

This paper describes the program of research aimed to investigate the best approach for using concrete as the primary material for Pelamis Wave Energy Converter (WEC). One of the most concentrated renewable energy sources is wave power; but using this valuable source of energy needs further development of technology, as well as cost effective and fast manufacturing processes with flexibility of design for ongoing changes and improvements. Previous feasibility studies have proven that concrete can be considered as one of the main options for achieving this goal however the main challenge in this regard will be ensuring the durability of the proposed concrete structure, irrespective of manufacturing method. This paper introduces the program of research for investigating the use of concrete as the primary material for Pelamis and presents preliminary results of the durability property tests for the concrete mix designs and adhesive joints.

Original language	English
Title of host publication	Renewable Energies Offshore - 1st International Conference on Renewable Energies Offshore, RENEW 2014
Editors	C. Guedes Soares
Place of Publication	London
Publisher	CRC Press/Balkema
Pages	305-312
Number of pages	8
ISBN (Electronic)	9781315647852
ISBN (Print)	9781138028715
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1201/b18973-44
Publication status	Published - 2015
Event	1st International Conference on Renewable Energies Offshore, RENEW 2014 - Lisbon, Portugal Duration: 24 Nov 2014 → 26 Nov 2014

Conference

Conference	1st International Conference on Renewable Energies Offshore, RENEW 2014
Country/Territory	Portugal
City	Lisbon
Period	24/11/14 → 26/11/14

Keywords

Adhesive joints
Concretes
Cost effectiveness
Durability
Manufacture
Renewable energy resources
Software testing
Wave power
Concrete mix design
Durability property
Feasibility studies
Manufacturing methods
Manufacturing process
Pelamis Wave Energy Converter;
Primary materials
Renewable energy source

ASJC Scopus subject areas

General Engineering

UN SDGs

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Khosravi, N., Barker, L., O’Donoghue, V., Benzie, J., Newlands, M., & Jones, R. (2015). Use of concrete as the primary construction material for the pelamis wave energy converter. In C. G. Soares (Ed.), Renewable Energies Offshore - 1st International Conference on Renewable Energies Offshore, RENEW 2014 (pp. 305-312). CRC Press/Balkema. https://doi.org/10.1201/b18973-44

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Khosravi, N, Barker, L, O’Donoghue, V, Benzie, J, Newlands, M & Jones, R 2015, Use of concrete as the primary construction material for the pelamis wave energy converter. in CG Soares (ed.), Renewable Energies Offshore - 1st International Conference on Renewable Energies Offshore, RENEW 2014. CRC Press/Balkema, London, pp. 305-312, 1st International Conference on Renewable Energies Offshore, RENEW 2014, Lisbon, Portugal, 24/11/14. https://doi.org/10.1201/b18973-44

Use of concrete as the primary construction material for the pelamis wave energy converter. / Khosravi, N.; Barker, L.; O’Donoghue, V. et al.
Renewable Energies Offshore - 1st International Conference on Renewable Energies Offshore, RENEW 2014. ed. / C. Guedes Soares. London: CRC Press/Balkema, 2015. p. 305-312.

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Use of concrete as the primary construction material for the pelamis wave energy converter

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