RiaSoR2 reliability guidance published for wave energy

20 Jul 2018

The Reliability in a Sea of Risk 2 (RiaSoR 2) project has published new reports on condition monitoring systems (CMS), numerical load analysis and reliability assessment specifications for wave energy converters (WECs). Building on Phase 1 of the RiaSoR project, which developed a theoretical reliability assessment guideline for WECs and tidal energy converters (TECs), RiaSoR […]

Improving the reliability of wave and tidal energy converters

23 Mar 2018

The second phase of an international collaborative research project designed to improve the reliability of wave and tidal energy converters (WEC/TEC) is now underway. By reducing associated risks and enhancing reliability, the project aims to encourage increased investment in the marine energy industry by both the public and private sector. Building on the success of […]

Reliability guidance published for marine energy developers

21 Dec 2016

The Reliability in a Sea of Risk (RiaSoR) project has published new guidance advising on the assessment of reliability in marine energy converters. Available to download from the RiaSoR website, the ‘Reliability Guidance for Marine Energy Converters’ report transfers experience in the application of Variation Mode and Effect Analysis (VMEA) from the automotive and aerospace […]

Ocean energy engineers discuss reliability in a sea of risk

5 Dec 2016

37 marine energy engineers and academics have taken part in an educational workshop reviewing new reliability methodologies for ocean energy.

Free reliability methodology training workshop for marine energy

10 Oct 2016

The RiaSoR (Reliability in a Sea of Risk) consortium are organising a free workshop to provide marine energy developers with training on how to use newly developed reliability methodologies.

Developing a reliability testing culture for ocean energy

22 Feb 2016

Three of the leading European research and testing sites embark on development of a methodology to improve reliability in marine energy converters

All-Energy 2016

Date: 4 May 2016 - 12:00pm

SECC, Glasgow

EMEC is exhibiting at All-Energy 2016 at the SECC, Glasgow, on 4-5th May. Visit Stand ORK12 in the Energy of Orkney pavilion in the Highlands & Islands area.

Marine Energy Technology Symposium (METS)

Date: 26 Apr 2016 - 12:00pm

Capital Hilton, Washington DC, USA

Elaine Buck, EMEC’s Technical Business Development Manager, is attending the Marine Energy Technology Symposium (METS) in Washington DC, 25-27 April 2016.

RiaSoR Workshop: Reliability methodologies training

Date: 1 Dec 2016 - 12:00pm

Technology & Innovation Centre, University of Strathclyde, 99 George St, Glasgow, G1 1RD UK

The RiaSoR (Reliability in a Sea of Risk) project partners would like to invite you to attend a free educational workshop to update you on the outcomes of the RiaSoR project and provide training on the benefits and use of the newly developed reliability methodologies for marine energy developers.