Working as a contractor to Sequentec, I produced the detailed design for several PLC system panels used on this prototype wave energy device. Later, I was asked to commission the electrical equipment and cabling during assembly at the structural fabricators in Glasgow. To do this I needed to produce commissioning … Continue reading
This project was to test a prototype wave energy device by towing it behind a boat. A major challenge was that a longer rope was required for safe towing than could be used for the electrical connection during the test. This meant the electrical connection had to be made safely … Continue reading
The electrical systems for this large, offshore wave energy device were tested in Rosyth before being assembled into its structure at the steelwork fabricator’s workshop in Cowdenbeath, Scotland. Working as a subcontractor to Sequentec, I supported the development of this device over several years. I designed several electrical panels as … Continue reading
Edinburgh Designs needed someone to travel to Runcorn to carry out a factory acceptance test on a set of electrical panels before they were shipped abroad. Unfortunately none of their staff were available to travel that week. I visited Edinburgh Design’s offices in Edinburgh to familiarise myself with the drawings … Continue reading
Sustainable Marine used this subsea vehicle to attach their novel anchoring system to the seabed. It consisted of a hydraulic valve pack which operated drills for embedding the anchors into rock, tracks to move along the sea floor and a number of hydraulic rams. This was monitored by pressure and … Continue reading
Albertern produced a smale scale wave energy device for operation in the lochs and estuaries of Scotland, rather than the open ocean. Its aim was to accept a smaller wave resource in return for a less extreme environment and a ready demand for electricity from offshore consumers. I supported Sequentec … Continue reading
We produced a set of schematic drawings for a number of PLC enclosures controlling a wavetank. Continue reading
This interesting project, on the outskirts of Glenrothes in Scotland, ferments agricultural products and waste to produce methane. This is then fed directly into the UK’s natural gas grid as a replacement for fossil fuel. Working on site for 4 months, I oversaw the commissioning of the equipment. In addition … Continue reading
Working on this project as a subcontractor to Sequentec, I produced a set of electrical schematics for a set of electrical panels. Typical of my work on this type of project, my role was not just to draw the schematics, but to select components and design the panel wiring to … Continue reading
Working from Senvion’s Edinburgh office, I was in charge of the electrical aspects of five UK windfarms, from initial design to commissioning. This included site visits, to inspect assembly and for final grid connection tests. Compared to my work on prototype wave energy devices, this gave me experience of installing … Continue reading