What is PD IEC TS 62600-2- Design requirements of marine energy converters (MEC) about?

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

PD IEC TS 62600-2 provides design requirements to ensure the engineering integrity of wave, ocean, tidal, and river current energy converters, collectively referred to as marine energy converters.

PD IEC TS 62600-2 outlines minimum design requirements for marine energy converters (MECs) and is not intended for use as a complete design specification.

Any of the requirements of PD IEC TS 62600-2 may be altered if it can be demonstrated that the overall safety of the marine energy converter is not compromised. Compliance with PD IEC TS 62600-2 shall be done in observance of applicable regional regulations.

Who is PD IEC TS 62600-2- Design requirements of MEC for?

PD IEC TS 62600-2 on MECs is applicable to:

Marine energy converter manufacturers
Companies involved in hydraulic energy engineering
Marine energy converter components manufacturers
Manufacturers of water turbines
Manufacturers of marine renewable energy installations
Oceanography research laboratories
Marine industry
Regulatory authorities

Why should you use PD IEC TS 62600-2- Design requirements of MEC?

A common characteristic of all MEC devices that distinguishes them from other marine devices is the requirement to determine loading and response due to interaction with power take-off (PTO) and control systems. The design process for MECs is illustrated in PD IEC TS 62600-2. The process is iterative and incorporates load and load effect calculations for the complete MEC, including the support structure, foundation or moorings, mechanical and electrical elements. The structural design of a MEC shall be regarded as completed when its structural integrity has been verified based on the limit state analyses described in PD IEC TS 62600-2.

The aim of PD IEC TS 62600-2 is to offer an adequate level of protection against damage from any dangers that could result in catastrophic failure of the MEC structural, mechanical, electrical, or control systems. PD IEC TS 62600-2 provides critical interfaces with other elements of a marine energy converter installation and aids in the research and development of marine energy converters.

What’s changed since the last update?

PD IEC TS 62600-2:2019 supersedes PD IEC/TS 62600-2:2016, which is withdrawn. The main technical modification is:

The first edition published in 2016 was based on design methodologies developed by TC88. The second edition sets forth design conditions unique to marine energy converters

PD IEC TS 62600-2:2019

Marine energy. Wave, tidal and other water current converters - Marine energy systems. Design requirements

Current

Published:

30 Apr 2021