Reliable AC/DC infrastructures @sea

How to accomplish reliable infrastructures in harsh environments at sea? This technical seminar, organised by Sirris, KBVE-SRBE, Agoria Energy Technology Club and OWI-Lab, will cover the challenges and best practices, with real-life examples

You will have the unique opportunity to discover the Princess Elisabeth Island, a world first in its kind,  the project of this energy island, its ambitions and innovations. As an international power hub connecting countries and offshore wind farms with AC and DC technologies, the energy island will play a vital role in the Belgian energy transition.

The seminar will also present several other expert speakers who will share their experiences and insights on how to design, install and maintain electro-technical infrastructure to ensure reliable operation in harsh environments, such as offshore wind turbines.

Among the topics covered:

• The AC and DC technologies connecting the energy hub
• The importance of robust design and engineering to withstand extreme conditions for offshore energy assets
• Strategies for mitigating the effects of extreme conditions
• Best practices for monitoring, maintaining and servicing equipment in remote or difficult-to-access locations
• Technologies and innovations at the energy island

Programme

(preliminary)

• 12.30: Registration & coffee
• 13.00: Welcome & setting the scene of the seminar
• 13.20: 'AC and DC@ sea: the Princess Elisabeth Energy Island and what’s new' - Tim Schyvens, Elia
• 13.40: Innovations and opportunities for the island - Dirk Van Hertem, Energyville / KU Leuven
• 14:00: 'Designing and building the energy island: challenges' - Bart Callens, Jan De Nul
• 14:40: Networking break
• 15:00: Environmental testing: Lessons learned and new possibilities - Sirris
• 15:20: 'Experiences MOG1 and lessons learned/challenges  for the Princess Elisabeth Energy Island' - Geert Moerkerke and Tanguy Pètre, Elia
• 15.40: 'Underwater and security of supply risks and value of cable monitoring: sea dune monitoring, VIV (vortex-induced vibrations), ship intrusion monitoring, fatigue monitoring and earthquakes' –  Roel Vanthillo, Marlinks
• 16.00:  Design for reliability: ‘Electro-mechanical design 140 m above sea level’ - case example - Nico Winters, EME (manufacturer of disconnectors)
• 15.40: Networking with food and drinks 
• 17.30: end

Price

The price for participation is 350 euros.
Thanks to the support of VLAIO under the #industrypartnership project, companies from Flanders pay only 150 euros.

As well as members of KBVE-SRBE, these also pay 150 euros.
A reduced student rate of 40 euros applies to Master and PhD students.

The number of available seats for this seminar is limited, so be quick to register and ensure your seat!

Need more information? Contact Pieter Jan Jordaens or Jan Declercq.

This event is part of the Industry Partnership in which 17 Flemish innovation partners offer integrated services to stimulate growth and innovation in Flemish industry in the 3 following themes: Digitisation, Sustainability & Industry 4.0. They do this under the leadership of Agoria and Sirris and with the support of VLAIO.