Consultancy Services

Introduction

DynaVec has extensive experience in working with renewable energy and rotating machinery such as hydropower, wind, and tidal power. We provide consulting and optimization analysis and recommendation on all these disciplines, including design, 3D modeling, and structural analysis.

Our expertise spans from performing CFD and FEM analyses to carrying out erosion prediction and offering tailored hydropower plant optimization. With our in-depth knowledge of tidal and wind energy, DynaVec stands as a key partner in your journey towards achieving renewable energy goals.

Expertise

Consultancy services include:

CFD and FEM analysis
Stationary and transient analysis
Hydropower plant optimization analysis
Erosion prediction
3D modeling
Tidal and Wind energy

Analysis & In-house Design Programs

In-house design program (Francis and Pelton turbines):
- Optimize performance due to hydraulic efficiency
- Reduce low-pressure zones at inlet and outlet
- Optimize overall performance within the operation limits
Blade Element Method (Tidal and Wind turbines):
- Hydraulic design
- Operational performance
- Include waves
- Forces / runaway conditions

Commercial Programs

Flow analysis (CFD): ANSYS CFX
Strength analysis (FEA): ANSYS Mechanical
2D/3D Drawing / DAC: Pro/Engineer

Flow Analysis

CFD analysis of flow patterns, pressure distributions, cavitation control, etc.

Transient Calculations

Time-dependent CFD calculations of rotational phenomena in hydraulic turbines.

Strength Analysis

FEA or modal analysis of hydraulic runners, etc.

Tidal

DynaVec has designed blades for tidal turbines intended for the Scottish market for Hammerfest Strøm and Scottish Power. Additionally, we have project management responsibility for presenting the first 1 MW prototype.

Contracted for Hammerfest Strøm Tidal Turbine (world's first HAWT)
HS 300 – Kvalsundet
HS 1000 – EMEC Test Station (UK)
Hydraulic design
Operational performance
Forces / runaway conditions
Wake calculation
Park optimization