Table of Contents

FOREWORD
INTRODUCTION
1 Scope
2 Normative references
3 Terms and definitions
4 Symbols and abbreviated terms
5 General considerations
6 External conditions
7 Loads and load effects
8 Materials
9 Design of primary structures for wave and
   tidal/current energy converters
10 Electrical, mechanical, instrumentation and
   control systems
11 Mooring and foundation considerations
12 Inspection requirements
13 Life cycle considerations
Annex A (normative) - Load definition and load
        combinations
Annex B (normative) - Reliability issues
Annex C (normative) - Corrosion protection
Annex D (normative) - Operational and structural
        resonance
Annex E (informative) - Requirements for a basis of
        design
Annex F (informative) - Wave spectrum
Annex G (informative) - Shallow water hydrodynamics
        and breaking waves
Annex H (informative) - Guidance on calculation of
        hydrodynamic loads
Bibliography

Abstract

Gives the essential design requirements to ensure the engineering integrity of wave, tidal and other water current energy converters, referred to as marine energy converters (MECs), for a specified design life.

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Published
Document Type	Standard
Status	Current
Publisher	International Electrotechnical Committee
Pages
ISBN
Committee	TC 114