I E C / T C 11 4 S TA N D A R D S C H E AT S H E E T

Marine Energy Wave, tidal and other

water converters

Purpose of Document The standards produced by TC 114 will address the following, as
guided by the Strategic Business Plan:
This document is intended to serve as a reference for TC 114
documents, and contains summaries, status, and links to each. This • Terminology
reference may be used by any interested party. As the work of TC 114
• Management plans for technology and project development
is rapidly progressing, this document will be updated twice per year at
a minimum, and feedback from document users is welcome to make • Performance measurements of marine energy converters
the document as useful as possible. Please send all feedback to • Resource assessments
Arielle.Cardinal@nrel.gov.
• Design and safety, including reliability and survivability
• Chair: Jonathan Colby (U.S.) • Deployment, commissioning, operation, maintenance, retrieval,
and decommissioning
• U.S. Technical Advisor: Bill Staby
• Electrical interface, including array integration and/or grid
• Secretary: Danny Peacock (U.K.)
integration
• U.S. Deputy Technical Advisor: Phil Beauchamp
• Testing laboratory, manufacturing, and factory acceptance
• Technical Officer: Anson Chiah (IEC)
• Additional measurement methodologies and processes.
• U.S. Secretary: Arielle Cardinal

Glossary
TC114 Scope
• Technical Specification—A technical specification approaches
To prepare international standards for marine energy conversion an international standard in terms of detail and completeness but
systems. The primary focus will be on conversion of wave, tidal, has not yet passed through all approval stages, either because
and other water current energy into electrical energy, although other consensus has not been reached or because standardization is
conversion methods, systems, and products are included. Tidal seen to be premature.
barrage and dam installations, as covered by TC 4, are excluded.
• International Standard—An international standard is a
document that has been developed through the consensus of
experts from many countries and is approved and published
by a globally recognized body. It comprises rules, guidelines,

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 processes, or characteristics that allow users to achieve the • Draft Technical Specification—The Draft Technical
same outcome time and time again. Specification (DTS) is submitted to all IEC Members: those who
• Committee Draft—The Committee Draft (CD) is submitted to all participate actively in IEC work, and those who have observer
IEC Members: those who participate actively in IEC work, and status only (P- and O-members) for comment and vote to
those who have observer status only (P- and O-members) for approve publication.
comment and approval.

Generic Wave Tidal Rivers OTEC

1. Terminology 100. Power 200. Power 300. Performance 20. Design

Performance Performance Assenement
2. Design 301. Resource
101. Resource 201. Resource
3. Loads
Measurement 102. Performance 202. Scale Testing
at 2nd Location
4. Technology
Qualification 103. Scale Testing

10. Moorings

1st Edition Published

30. Electrical
Power Quality
1st Edition Published

40. Accoustical 2nd Edition Published

Measurement

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62600-2 Design TS Edition 2.0 This document provides requirements to ensure the engineering integrity of wave, ocean, tidal, and river current energy
requirements for published in 2019 converters, collectively referred to as Marine Energy Converters (MECs). Its purpose is to provide an appropriate level
marine energy of protection against damage from all hazards that may lead to catastrophic failure of the MEC structural, mechanical,
systems Next edition ETA: electrical, or control systems. Figure 1 illustrates the scope of this document and critical interfaces with other elements
2022 of a marine energy converter installation.

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62600-3 Measurement of TS Edition 1.0 This part of IEC 62600 describes the measurement of mechanical loads on hydrodynamic marine energy converters
mechanical loads published in 2020 such as wave, tidal, and other water current converters (including river current converters) for the purpose of load
simulation model validation and certification. This document contains the requirements and recommendations for
Next edition ETA: the measurement of mechanical loads for such activities as site selection, measurand selection, data acquisition,
TBD calibration, data verification, measurement load cases, capture matrix, post-processing, uncertainty determination and
reporting.

Informative annexes are also provided to improve understanding of testing methods. The methods described
in this document can also be used for mechanical loads measurements for other purposes such as obtaining a
measured statistical representation of loads, direct measurements of the design loads, safety and function testing, or
measurement of subsystem or component structural loads.

Through a technology qualification process, the test requirements can be adapted to the specific marine energy
converter.

This document also defines the requirements for full-scale structural testing of subsystems or parts with a special
focus on full-scale structural testing of MEC rotor blades and for the interpretation and evaluation of achieved test
results. This document focuses on aspects of testing related to an evaluation of the structural integrity of the blade. The
purpose of the tests is to confirm to an acceptable level of probability that the whole installed production of a blade type
fulfills the design assumptions.

62600-4 Standard for TS Edition 2.0 This part of IEC 62600 specifies the requirements of the technology qualification process for marine renewable
establishing published in 2020 technologies. Technology Qualification is a process of providing evidence and arguments to support claims that the
qualification of technology under assessment will function reliably in a target operating environment within specific limits and with an
new technology Next edition ETA: acceptable level of confidence.
2/2022
The Technology Qualification process is also assumed in IEC TS 62600-2: 2019.

The objective of this document is to provide the necessary practices and technical requirements regarding technology
qualification methodology to support the needs of the IECRE certification process for marine renewables energy
systems. Technology Qualification may be performed at the beginning of the certification process to identify the
uncertainties, novelties, and modes of failure, mechanisms of failure, risks and risk control measures. In addition,
Technology Qualification will identify the standards that are applicable, to what extent, and what adaptation to the
technology is required to address the risks. The Technology Qualification Plan is the deliverable arising from this
process and it will provide all necessary actions to achieve certification.

62600-10 Assessment of TS Edition 2.0 The purpose of this Technical Specification is to provide uniform methodologies for the design and assessment of
mooring systems published in 2021 mooring systems for floating MECs (as defined in TC114 scope.) It is intended to be applied at various stages, from
for marine energy mooring system assessment to design installation and maintenance of floating MEC plants.
converters Next edition ETA:
TBD This Technical Specification is applicable to mooring systems for floating MEC units of any size or type in any open
water conditions. Some aspects of the mooring system design process are more detailed in existing and well-
established mooring standards. The intent of this technical specification is to highlight the different requirements of
MECs and not duplicate existing standards or processes.

While requirements for anchor holding capacity are indicated, detailed geotechnical analysis and design of anchors are
beyond the scope of this Technical Specification.

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62600-20 Guideline TS Edition 1.0 This part of IEC 62600 establishes general principles for design assessment of OTEC plants. The goal is to describe
for design published in 2019 the design and assessment requirements of OTEC plants used for stable power generation under various conditions.
assessment This electricity may be used for utility supply or production of other energy carriers. The intended audience is
of Ocean Next edition ETA: developers, engineers, bankers, venture capitalists, entrepreneurs, finance authorities, and regulators.
Thermal Energy TBD
Conversion This document is applicable to land-based (i.e. onshore), shelf-mounted (i.e. nearshore seabed mounted) and floating
(OTEC) system OTEC systems. For land-based systems the scope of this document ends at the main power export cable suitable for
connection to the grid. For shelf-mounted and floating systems, the scope of this document normally ends at the main
power export cable where it connects to the electrical grid.

This document is general and focuses on the OTEC-specific or unique components of the power plant, particularly
marine aspects of the warm and cold water intake systems. Other established standards are referenced to address
common components between the OTEC system and other types of power plans and floating, deep water oil and
gas production vessels, such as FPSOs and FLNG systems. Relevant standards are listed within this document as
appropriate.

62600-30 Electrical TS Edition 1.0 Identifies power quality issues and parameters (non-device specific and prescriptive) for single/three-phase, grid-
power quality published in 2018 connected/off-grid (including micro-mini grid) marine wave, tidal, and other water current converter-based power
requirements systems. Also establishes the measurement methods, application techniques and result-interpretation guidelines.
for wave, tidal, Next edition ETA:
and other water TBD
current energy
converters

62600-40 Acoustic TS Edition 1.0 Provides uniform methodologies to consistently characterize the sound produced by the operation of marine energy
characterization published in 2019 converters that generate electricity, including wave, current, and OTEC. Does not include the characterization of sound
of marine energy associated with installation, maintenance, or decommissioning of these converters, nor does it establish thresholds
converters Next edition ETA: for determining environmental impacts. Guidance is given for instrumentation calibration, deployment methods around
TBD specific types of MECs, analysis procedures, and reporting requirements.

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62600-100 Power TS Edition 1.0 The scope of this Technical Specification includes: All Wave Energy Converters (WECs) that produce electrical power
performance published in 2012 from wave energy; all sea resource zones (near and offshore, deep and shallow water); and commercial scale WECs
assessment that are:
of electricity Next edition ETA:
producing wave 12/2022 • Compliantly moored
energy converters
• Tautly moored
• Bottom mounted
• Shore mounted
The scope of this Technical Specification does not include: WECs that produce other forms of energy unless this energy
is converted into electrical energy; resource assessment; scaled devices in test facilities (tank or scaled sea conditions)
where any scaling would need to be carried out to extrapolate results for a full scale device; power quality issues;
environmental issues; and power matrix transportation from one location to another.

This Technical Specification provides a systematic method which includes: Measurement of WEC power output in a
range of sea states; WEC power matrix development; an agreed framework for reporting the results of power and wave
measurements.

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62600-101 Wave energy TS Edition 1.0 This part of IEC 62600, which is a Technical Specification, establishes a system for estimating, analysing, and reporting
resource published in 2015 the wave energy resource at sites potentially suitable for the installation of WECs. This Technical Specification is to be
assessment and applied at all stages of site assessment (from initial investigations to detailed project design) and in conjunction with
characterization Next edition ETA: the IEC Technical Specification on WEC performance (IEC TS 62600-100) enables an estimate of the annual energy
12/2022 production of a WEC or WEC array to be calculated. This Technical Specification is not intended for estimation of
extreme wave conditions.

The wave energy resource is primarily defined using hydrodynamic models that are successfully validated against
measurements. The framework and methodologies prescribed in this Technical Specification are intended to ensure
that only adequate models are used, and that they are applied in an appropriate manner to ensure confidence and
consistency in the reported results. Moreover, the document prescribes methods for analyzing metocean data (including
data generated by modelling) in order to properly quantify and characterize the temporal and special attributes of the
wave energy resource, and for reporting the results of a resource assessment in a comprehensive and consistent
manner.

62600-102 Wave energy TS Edition 1.0 This part of IEC 62600 specifies data requirements needed from the original measurements at Location 1 including an
converter power published in 2016 assessment of the uncertainty involved (if based on limited/incomplete data material) in addition to those specified in
performance IEC TS 62600-100 and IEC TS 62600-101. It also specifies:
assessment at a TS will be merged
second location into an Annex of • Limitation on the changes that are allowed to the WEC and the specification of the location
using measured -100 in 2021
• Wave data required at Location 2, as a minimum the requirements found in ICE TS 62600-101
assessment data
• Development of the power matrix at Location 2
• Validation of the power matrix at Location 2
• Assessment of uncertainties in the derived performance parameters at Location 2
• Requirements for the allowable power performance transfer be geometric, kinematic, and dynamic similarity
• Requirements for the allowable incorporation of additional empirical model data
• Requirements for the allowable incorporation of additional numerical model data.
The Technical Specification does not cover the following items: The original data measurement at Location 1 (see IEC
TS 62600-100); environmental concerns; operation and maintenance.

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 62600-103 Guidelines for TS Edition 1.0 This part of IEC TS 62600 is concerned with the sub-prototype scale development of WECs. It includes the wave tank
the early stage published in 2018 test programmes, where wave conditions are controlled so they can be scheduled, and the first large-scale sea trials,
development of where sea states occur naturally and the programmes are adjusted and flexible to accommodate the conditions. A
Wave Energy Next edition ETA: full-scale prototype test is not covered in this document. Bench tests of Power Take-Off (PTO) equipment are also not
Converters: Best 12/2022 covered in this document.
practices and
recommended This document describes the minimum test programmes that form the basis of a structured technology development
procedures for schedule. For each testing campaign, the prerequisites, goals, and minimum test plans are specified. The document
the testing of pre- addresses:
prototype scale
devices a. Planning an experimental programme, including a design statement, technical drawings, facility selection, site
data, and other inputs as specified in Clause 5
b. Device characterisation, including the physical device model, PTO components, and mooring arrangements where
appropriate
c. Environment characterization, concerning either the tank testing facility or the sea deployment site, depending on
the stage of development
d. Specification of specific test goals, including power conversion performance, device motions, device loads and
device survival.
Guidance on the measurement sensors and data acquisition packages is included but not dictated. Providing that the
specified parameters and tolerances are adhered to, selection of the components and instrumentation can be at the
device developer’s discretion.

An important element of the test protocol is to define the limitations and accuracy of the raw data and, more specifically,
the results and conclusion drawn from the trials. A methodology addressing these limitations is presented with each
goal so the plan always produces defendable results of defined uncertainty.

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 62600-200 Power TS Edition 1.0 This Technical Specification provides: A systematic methodology for evaluating the power performance of Tidal Current
performance published in 2012 Energy Converters (TECs) that produce electricity for utility-scale and localized grids; a definition of TEC rated power
assessment and rated water velocity; a methodology for the production of the power curves for the TECs in consideration; and a
of electricity Next edition ETA: framework for the reporting of results.
producing tidal 12/2022
energy converters Exclusions from the scope of this Technical Specification are as follows:

TECs that provide forms of energy other than electrical energy unless the other form is an intermediary step that
is converted into electricity by the TEC; resource assessment. This will be carried out in the tidal energy resource
characterization and assessment Technical Specification (future IEC/TS 62600-201); scaling of any measured or
derived results; power quality issues; any type of performance other than power and energy performance; and the
combined effect of multiple TEC arrays.

62600-201 Tidal energy TS Edition 1.0 This part of IEC 62600 establishes a system for analysing and reporting, through estimation or direct measurement, the
resource published in 2015 theoretical tidal current energy resource in oceanic areas including estuaries (to the limit of tidal influence) that may be
assessment and suitable for the installation of arrays of TECs.
characterization Next edition ETA:
12/2022 It is intended to be applied at various stages of project lifecycle to provide suitably accurate estimates of the tidal
resource to enable the arrays’ projected annual energy production to be calculated at each TEC location in conjunction
with IEC 62600-200.

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 62600-202 Scale testing TS edition 1 The document describes the minimum test programs that form the basis of a structured technology development
of tidal stream published in 2021 schedule. For each testing campaign, the prerequisites, goals, and minimum test plans are specified. The document
energy systems addresses:

a. Planning an experimental program, including a design statement, technical drawings, selection of scale and facility
based on physical laws, site data, and other inputs;
b. Device representation and characterization, including the physical device model, power take-off components,
foundation and mooring arrangements where appropriate;
c. Energy resource and environment characterization, concerning either the tank testing facility or the open-water
deployment site, depending on the stage of development;
d. Specification of explicit test goals, including power conversion performance and device loads.

Guidance on the measurement sensors and data acquisition packages is included but not dictated. Providing the
specified parameters and tolerances are adhered to, the device developer is free to select the components of
instrumentation.

An important element of testing is to define the limitations of accuracy of the raw data and, more specifically, the results
and conclusions drawn from the trials. A methodology of addressing these limitations is presented with each goal so the
plan always produces defendable results of defined uncertainty.

It is anticipated that this document will serve a wide audience of tidal energy stakeholders, including device developers
and their technical advisors; government agencies and funding councils; test centers and certification bodies; private
investors; and environmental regulators and non-governmental organizations.

62600-300 Power TS Edition 1.0 The document provides a systemic methodology for evaluating the power performance of river current energy
performance published in 2019 converters (RECs) that produce electricity for utility-scale and localized grids; a definition of river energy converter rated
assessment capacity and rated water speed; a methodology for the production of power curves for the river energy converters in
of electricity Next edition ETA: consideration; and a framework for the reporting of results.
producing river TBD
current energy Exclusions from the scope of this document are as follows: RECs that provide forms of energy other than electrical
converters energy unless the other form is an intermediary step that is converted into electricity by the river energy converter;
resource assessment that will be addressed separately in the River Energy Resource Assessment Technical
Specification; scaling of any measured or derived results; power quality issues; any type of performance other than
power and energy performance; and the combined effect of multiple river energy converter arrays.

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 62600-301 River energy TS Edition 1.0 This part of IEC 62600 provides:
resource published in 2019
assessment and • Methodologies that ensure consistency and accuracy in the determination of the theoretical river energy resource at
characterization Next edition ETA: sites that may be suitable for the installation of RECs;
TBD
• Methodologies for producing a standard current speed distribution based on measured, historical, or numerical data,
or a combination thereof, to be used in conjunction with an appropriate river energy power performance assessment;
• Allowable data collection methods and/or modelling techniques; and
• A framework for reporting the results.
The document explicitly excludes:

• Technical or practical resource assessments;

• Resource characterization;
• Power performance assessment of RECs; and
• Environmental impact studies, assessments, or similar.

Upcoming The National Committee of TC114 identified the following as the top priorities for the TC114:
new work
item • Guidelines—I,O&M procedures
proposals
• O&M principles
• Design guidelines—connections to minigrids
• Design guidelines—subsea cables
• Cable lay guidelines

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