PD IEC TS 62600-40:2019

What is PD IEC TS 62600-40- Acoustic characterization of marine energy converters about? 

PD IEC TS 62600 is a standard that discusses marine energy, including wave, tidal, and other water current converters.  

PD IEC TS 62600-40 is the 40th part of the series that specifies uniform methodologies to consistently characterize the sound produced by the operation of marine energy converters that generate electricity, including wave, current, and ocean thermal energy conversion.  

PD IEC TS 62600-40 includes methods and instrumentation to characterize sound near marine energy converters, as well as the presentation of this information for use by regulatory agencies, industry, and researchers. Guidance is given for instrumentation calibration, deployment methods around specific types of marine energy converters, analysis procedures, and reporting requirements. 

Note: PD IEC TS 62600-40 does not include the characterization of sound associated with installation, maintenance, or decommissioning of these converters, nor does it establish thresholds for determining environmental impacts. 

Who is PD IEC TS 62600-40- Acoustic characterization of marine energy converters for? 

PD IEC TS 62600-40 on marine energy converters is relevant to: 

• Marine energy converter manufacturers 
• Manufacturers of marine renewable energy installations 
• Water transport engineering component manufacturers 
• Companies involved in hydraulic energy engineering 
• Operators of marine energy converters 
• Operators of marine energy test sites 
• Marine energy converter planners or regulators 

Why should you use PD IEC TS 62600-40- Acoustic characterization of marine energy converters? 

Marine energy systems use renewable energy from the water. Because of their complex mechanical parts, marine energy converters produce sound and vibrations that must be analysed in order for them to function properly. Characterization refers to received levels of sound at particular ranges, depths, and orientations to a marine energy converter.  

PD IEC TS 62600-40 helps you establish uniform methodologies that will ensure consistency and accuracy in the measurement and analysis of acoustical emissions from marine energy converters. PD IEC TS 62600-40 also provides guidance on additional measurements that would be necessary to estimate source levels. Guidelines in PD IEC TS 62600-40 are useful to: 

• To meet well-defined acoustic emission performance requirements and/or a possible declaration system 
• To ensure that stated or needed acoustic performance criteria for new or refurbished devices are met 
• For marine energy test sites to assess compliance with agreed-upon acoustic levels at their facilities 
• To accurately and fairly define acoustical emission characteristics of marine energy converters to comply with environmental regulations or permit requirements. 

Overall, PD IEC TS 62600-40 can help you improve the efficiency and minimize the sound and unwanted vibrations in marine energy converters, ultimately reducing maintenance costs and enhancing service life.