Britannia Shaqada Koowaad: Turbiinka Dabaysha ee Badda by Créa Inc Design is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2019 Abaalmarinta Birta ah ee A' Design Award in Naqshadeynta Alaabta Tamarta, Mashruucyada iyo Qalabka Competition Category.
BirTamar· 2019
Britannia Shaqada Koowaad: Turbiinka Dabaysha ee Badda
Client: Créa Inc Design Ltd.
Abaalmarinta Birta ah ee A' Design Award Winner in Tamar Category
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The Design
About Britannia Shaqada Koowaad: Turbiinka Dabaysha ee Badda
Qoraalka Buugga: Britannia waa turbiin dabayl oo badda ku yaal oo cabbir weyn leh, kaas oo loo naqshadeeyay beeraha dabaysha ee dalka Boqortooyada Midowday. Turbiinku wuxuu soo saaraa 10 MW oo tamar ah, taas oo ku filan koronto lagu siin karo 7,500 guri isla mar ahaantood. Qaab-dhismeedku wuxuu gaadhaa dherer 180 mitir, iyo baalal (blades) oo dhererkoodu yahay 145 mitir. Bidhaamada dibedda waxaa laga sameeyay walxo fiberglass ah oo lagu rakibay qaab-dhismeed bir ah oo gudaha ku yaal. Qaboojiyeyaasha (radiators) ayaa qaboojiya matoorrada waaweyn, meesha lagu dhejiyay qaboojiyeyaashuna waxay u fasaxday in la isticmaalo isku-dubbariddooda si loo abuuro naqshado hufan iyada oo la adeegsaday qalabka hawada soo jiitaya (air scoops) sida qaab-dhismeedka sare. Meesha gudaha ah waxaa loo qaabeeyay si shaqaalaha ay ugu shaqeyn karaan oo ay ugu hurdi karaan gudaha inta lagu jiro adeegga iyo dayactirka.
The Recognition
About the Abaalmarinta Birta ah ee A' Design Award
Britannia Shaqada Koowaad: Turbiinka Dabaysha ee Badda waa guuleystaha Abaalmarinta Birta ah ee A' Design Award, aqoonsi sharaf leh oo la siiyo naqshado wanaagsan oo buuxiya shuruudaha xirfadeed iyo kuwa warshadeed ee laga filayo hal-abuurro si wanaagsan loo naqshadeeyay. Guuleystayaasha Birta waxay muujiyaan xirfad weyn, takhasus sare, fahan khabiir iyo awood hal-abuur oo abuurayaashooda. Britannia Shaqada Koowaad: Turbiinka Dabaysha ee Badda waa hal-abuur la filayo inuu noqdo mid aad loo tixgeliyo, la ixtiraamo oo la jecel yahay, wax ku ool ah oo cusub. Naqshadahan ku guuleystay Abaalmarinta Birta ah ee A' Design Award wuxuu isku daraa hab-dhaqannada ugu wanaagsan warshadda wuxuuna leeyahay sifooyin farsamo oo karti leh oo ku xiran aqoon iyo hibo. Dhammaystirkeeda awgeed, Britannia Shaqada Koowaad: Turbiinka Dabaysha ee Badda waa mudan ixtiraam, waxaana loo naqshadeeyay inay keento hagaajin nololeed oo ka caawisa in adduunka laga dhigo meel ka wanaagsan.
Behind the Design
Press Kit
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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