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PD IEC TS 62600-2:2019 supersedes PD IEC/TS 62600-2:2016, which is withdrawn.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