The recently launched P2 machine is the latest
generation of energy conversion, developed and manufactured by Pelamis Wave
Power, with various curved sections bent by Barnshaws Section Benders.
Regarded
as the world's most forward-thinking wave energy developer, Pelamis Wave Power
have strived to design a machine with the potential to provide 2,000 TWh/year.
After working with the energy developer on the original Pelamis prototype, Barnshaw's
Hamilton branch in Scotland are pleased to be carrying the relationship forward
into the next generation of sustainable energy.
The
180m long 'sea-snake', is designed to sit on the water surface as waves pass
through the cylindrical body, converting ocean wave energy into electricity.
The modular design contains five 33 รข€“ 38m long tubes, with a 4m diameter,
each hinged together allowing sections flex relative to one another.
Curved
pieces provided by Barnshaws include 15 x 200mm thick S355 plates, bent into
cans for the body, plus 100 thick hydraulic connectors and several plates used
to construct the nose cone and 'fins'.
Barnshaws
were chosen to be a part of this pioneering project, after Pelamis Wave Power
selected suppliers working to the highest quality, safety and sustainability
practices.
