Britannia Prìomh Thuirbin-Ghaoithe Muir-thìreach by Créa Inc Design is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2019 Duais Iarainn A' Design Award in Dealbhadh Thoraidhean, Phròiseactan agus Innealan Lùtha Competition Category.
IarannLùth· 2019
Britannia Prìomh Thuirbin-Ghaoithe Muir-thìreach
Client: Créa Inc Design Ltd.
Duais Iarainn A' Design Award Winner in Lùth Category
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About Britannia Prìomh Thuirbin-Ghaoithe Muir-thìreach
Tha Britannia na thuirbin-ghaoithe muir-thìreach mòr-sgèile a chaidh a dhealbhadh airson raointean gaoithe san Rìoghachd Aonaichte. Bidh an tuirbin a' gineadh 10 MW de chumhachd, gu leòr dealain airson iarrtas ann-shealach 7,500 dachaigh. Ruigidh an structar àirde de 180 meatair le sgiath-sgèith de 145 meatair. Tha na pannalan a-muigh air an dèanamh à composite glas-fiodha air an suidheachadh air structar bhaman stàilinn a-staigh. Bidh reididheatairean a' fuarachadh nan ginedairean mòra, agus dh'fhàg an suidheachadh aca gu robh e comasach spliogan-adhair a chleachdadh mar eileamaidean stoidhle. Tha an rùm a-staigh air a chur air dòigh gus gum faod buill na sgioba obrachadh agus cadal an-staigh rè seirbheisidh.
The Recognition
About the Duais Iarainn A' Design Award
Tha Britannia Prìomh Thuirbin-Ghaoithe Muir-thìreach air Duais Iarainn A' Design Award a bhuannachadh, aithneachadh urramach a bheirear do dhealbhaidhean math a choinnicheas ris na riatanasan proifeiseanta is gnìomhachais a thathar a' sùileachadh bho chruthachaidhean a chaidh an dealbhadh gu math. Tha buannaichean Iarainn a' nochdadh sgil mhòr, speisealachadh àrd, tuigse eòlaiche agus comas cruthachail an luchd-cruthachaidh. Thathar an dùil gum bi Britannia Prìomh Thuirbin-Ghaoithe Muir-thìreach na chruthachadh air a bheil mòran meas, ion-mholta agus gràdhach a tha practaigeach agus ùr-ghnàthach. Tha an dealbhadh seo a bhuannaich Duais Iarainn A' Design Award a' cur nan cleachdaidhean as fheàrr sa ghnìomhachas còmhla agus tha feartan teignigeach comasach aige ceangailte ri eòlas-dèanamh agus tàlant. Tha meas air Britannia Prìomh Thuirbin-Ghaoithe Muir-thìreach airson a dhùrachd agus chaidh a dhealbhadh gus leasachaidhean càileachd beatha a thoirt seachad a chuidicheas le bhith a' dèanamh an t-saoghail na àite nas fheàrr.
Behind the Design
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Credits, team members and technical details provided by the designer.
- Unique Properties
- The Britannia is mega-scale wind turbine proposed for offshore wind farms in the United Kingdom, the largest in the world and first to produce 10Mw of power. The exterior styling differentiates Clipper turbines and is designed to evoke company heritage and inspiration. Placement of the radiators to cooling the large generators, allowed the use of air scoops as stylistic elements. The interior architecture is optimized for people to work and sleep inside the large space to service the generators.
- Dimensions & Packaging
- It generates 10Mw of energy, electricity for instantaneous demand of 7,500 homes at once.
Height 180m
Bladespan145m
Generators replaced by lower/raising from ships with built in crane & moved internally to position.
Crew delivered to roof helipad & can sleep onboard. Doors/windows added for comfort.
External panels made from fibreglass composite mounted to internal i-beam structure. Blades made from single composite molding. Fabricated in road transportable modules because of large size. - Tags
- Wind Turbine, Energy, Generator, Brittannia, Clipper Windpower, Offshore, Green Power, Renewable Energy
- Production Technology
- Engineering teams developed generators, gearing, blades, & steel structure. It was starting point for exterior design & interior crew architecture. Turbine generator cooling is important (many catch fire) and placement of radiators was carefully considered for impact. Crew required internal space for removing, servicing, & replacing large generators. Windows, walkways, and sleep areas were positioned for crew comfort. Bomb-bay doors located for ship access. Helipad access on roof was planned.
- Design Challenge
- The hardest part of the engineering challenge was working with such a large scale product - engineering requirements were extreme including fabrication, assembly, mechanics, etc... all affecting the industrial design options.
- Research
- Some people dislike look & noise of wind turbines, while suppliers want more efficiency/turbine. We solve these problems w/ mega-scale & design.
Mega turbines produce more power, reducing number. Big size increases friction & heat, so radiators are essential. Scale allows internal cranes, bomb-bay doors, & habitability. Modular construction facilitates assembly.
ID aim was to increase beauty w/ efficient engineering solutions – to create an iconic shape in sky, representing Clipper & renewable power. - Inspiration
- Brittania has stylistic inspiration from the nautical heritage of Clipper, the Clipper ship itself, and is expressed in the galley like rear end forms as well as the streamlined shape. CEO/Founder Jim Dehlson, “the father of modern Windpower,” expressed his aspiration for Britannia was the sculpture of “Winged Victory of Samothrace.” The exterior was designed to embody elements such as the arched wings, to create a mega sized inspirational sculpture. Function is integrated throughout the form, including the placement of Radiators to create the galley form and walkway under the Wing forms.
- Project Duration
- The project started in December 2008, in Santa Barbara California (USA), San Francisco (USA), and Bristol (UK). The industrial design phase of the project was completed in March 2010.
- Operation Flow
- Britannia is built in modular pieces & transported via highways/ ships to assembly site – each w/ challenges because of scale.
On site, the tower would be built then modular parts are hoisted into place. 1st internal frame, then exterior pieces. Internal cranes lift generators & radiators into place. The cone would be added, then blades installed.
During use, generators could be dismantled internally or replaced with bomb-bay doors. Technicians could arrive via helipad or lifted from ships. - Team Members
- Project Lead: Jim Dehlson
Program Manager: Anthony Chobot
Engineering Lead: Erik Smith
Brand Manager: Steven Fischer
Industrial Design: Travis Baldwin - Image Credits
- Industrial Designer Travis Baldwin, Britannia Visuals, 2010.
Illustration Clipper Windpower, Product Paintings, 2010-2011.
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