DesignPro is developing a prototype 25 kW hydro-kinetic turbine to convert kinetic energy in water flows to electrical power. The design of unit incorporates 2 hydro-kinetic turbines that each drive standard induction motors via an in line gearbox to generate 3 phase AC power. The power output varies with the rotation of the turbines. DesignPro requires an integrated PLC control system + AC to AC power take off system that can utilise the operational parameters of standard 3 phase induction motors to control turbine rotational speed so as to optimise power output and efficiency. The system must also be capable of adapting the initial power outputs of the induction motors to a standard that is acceptable for injection into the power grid. The gearboxes and induction motors will be supplied separately and do not form part of this tender request. Tenders for the design, specification and supply of the PLC control system + AC to AC power take off are being requested.
Deadline
The time limit for receipt of tenders was 2017-10-18.
The procurement was published on 2017-09-18.
Suppliers
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Contract notice (2017-09-18) Object Scope of the procurement
Title: Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting
Reference number: DesignPro DPR25 PTO and Control
Short description:
“DesignPro is developing a prototype 25 kW hydro-kinetic turbine to convert kinetic energy in water flows to electrical power. The design of unit...”
Short description
DesignPro is developing a prototype 25 kW hydro-kinetic turbine to convert kinetic energy in water flows to electrical power. The design of unit incorporates 2 hydro-kinetic turbines that each drive standard induction motors via an in line gearbox to generate 3 phase AC power. The power output varies with the rotation of the turbines. DesignPro requires an integrated PLC control system + AC to AC power take off system that can utilise the operational parameters of standard 3 phase induction motors to control turbine rotational speed so as to optimise power output and efficiency. The system must also be capable of adapting the initial power outputs of the induction motors to a standard that is acceptable for injection into the power grid. The gearboxes and induction motors will be supplied separately and do not form part of this tender request. Tenders for the design, specification and supply of the PLC control system + AC to AC power take off are being requested.
Contract award notice (2017-12-04) Object Scope of the procurement
Reference number: DesignPro DPR25 PTO & Control
Short description:
“DesignPro is developing a prototype 25kW hydro-kinetic turbine to convert kinetic energy in water flows to electrical power. The design of unit incorporates...”
Short description
DesignPro is developing a prototype 25kW hydro-kinetic turbine to convert kinetic energy in water flows to electrical power. The design of unit incorporates 2 hydro-kinetic turbines that each drive standard induction motors via an in line gearbox to generate 3 phase AC power. The power output varies with the rotation of the turbines. DesignPro requires an integrated PLC control system + AC to AC power take off system that can utilise the operational parameters of standard 3 phase induction motors to control turbine rotational speed so as to optimise power output and efficiency. The system must also be capable of adapting the initial power outputs of the induction motors to a standard that is acceptable for injection into the power grid. The gearboxes and induction motors will be supplied separately and do not form part of this tender request. Tenders for the design, specification and supply of the PLC control system + AC to AC power take off are being requested.
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Total value of the procurement: 40 716 EUR 💰
Notice metadata
Document type: Contract award notice
Procedure
Type of bid: Not applicable
Contracting authority Identity
Postal address: Rathkeale Industrial Estate
Postal code: Co Limerick V94 ESC