Marine hydraulic systems supporting offshore operations

MARINE HYDRAULIC SOLUTION

Hydraulic Innovation for Marine Energy

Supporting the development of advanced marine energy technologies through specialist hydraulic engineering expertise.

INDUSRTY
  • Marine & Offshore
  • Renewable Energy
  • Emerging Technologies
SOLUTION TYPE
Marine Renewable Energy
SERVICES PROVIDED
  • Research & Development
  • Hydraulic Design
  • System Development
  • Testing & Validation
APPLICATION
Wave Energy Conversion
SUPPORT
Prototype to Demonstration

THE CHALLENGE

Developing reliable hydraulic technology for demanding marine environments.

Wave energy systems operate under constantly changing conditions. Variable loads, harsh offshore environments and restricted installation spaces create significant engineering challenges when developing reliable energy conversion technologies.

The hydraulic system needed to respond effectively to changing energy inputs while maintaining control, efficiency and long-term reliability.

The project also required close integration with wider energy generation equipment, extensive technical investigation and ongoing refinement throughout the development process.

KEY REQUIREMENTS

  • Variable Energy Input Management
  • Precise Hydraulic Control
  • Harsh Environment Durability
  • Compact System Design
  • Reliable Performance
  • System Integration

THE SOLUTION

Hydraulic engineering designed around dynamic operating conditions.

DB Fluid provided specialist hydraulic engineering support throughout the development of the marine energy technology.

Working collaboratively with the wider project team, we helped develop hydraulic control systems designed to manage variable wave energy inputs and support consistent system performance.

Hydraulic design, technical analysis, component integration and testing activities were used to refine the system and address engineering challenges identified throughout prototype development.

The result was a practical hydraulic solution developed specifically around the unique demands of marine energy generation.

Industrial hydraulic system supporting critical infrastructure applications
HOW DB FLUID HELPED
Hydraulic Control System
Design Developing bespoke hydraulic systems for marine energy applications.
Marine Application Engineering
Supporting reliable operation in demanding offshore environments.
Prototype Development
Providing hydraulic expertise throughout development and testing.
Technical Analysis
Applying engineering calculations and hydraulic system analysis.
Performance Optimisation
Improving efficiency, responsiveness and system control.
Testing & Validation
Supporting performance evaluation and prototype verification.

RESULTS

Advancing next-generation marine energy technology.

  • Successful prototype development
  • Reliable hydraulic performance
  • Enhanced system control
  • Improved system responsiveness
  • Technical challenges resolved
  • Platform for future development
Hydraulic engineering and industrial hydraulic equipment in a workshop