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Finally, as any piece of equipment in tidal was asked to develop a suitable solution. The two
turbines, the braking system must comply with businesses successfully collaborated in the past on
DNVGL–SE-0163 and DNVGL-ST-0164 standards a smaller 300 kW tidal turbine.
to ensure it meets set specifications and quality During this project, the turbine manufacturer
benchmarks. was impressed with the Svendborg Brakes’
extensive experience in the production and supply of
Designing an ideal braking system advanced braking solutions, even to the most
A leading producer of tidal turbines was building a demanding industries.
large 1 MW unit for installation at EMEC’s wave test To create an adequate braking system for the
site in Billia Croo, off the west coast of Orkney. The intended application, Svendborg Brakes worked
manufacturer wanted a regulatory-compliant, closely with the tidal turbine OEM. By establishing
advanced braking system able to minimise the a strong collaboration with the customer, the
effects of unexpected power or generator failures on engineers could understand what key design
its operations. To address these needs, Svendborg elements and functionalities were expected, thereby
Brakes, a brand of Altra Industrial Motion Corp., delivering a unique solution.

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