Eleanor Ramsden
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Email: dtp09ejr@sheffield.ac.uk BiographyI graduated in 2006 with an MPhys in Physics with Astrophysics from the University of York. Following this, I worked for a H&S consultancy prior to undertaking a MSc(Eng) in Environmental and Energy Engineering at the University of Sheffield. I then worked as a Risk Consultant in the nuclear industry and a Project Manager at an environmental consultancy. I joined the E-Futures Doctoral Training Centre in 2009, which has led to my current research project. |
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Research groupBiological and Environmental Systems Group My researchA Risk-Based Corrosion and Biofouling Management System for a Tidal Energy Converter. Tidal generation devices have the potential to provide a significant proportion of the world’s energy demand. In the near future it is likely that these devices will become commercially viable for energy generation. However, there are still certain challenges that face the industry. One such challenge is the threat to the long term operation of the device posed by corrosion and biofouling. To ensure that these challenges are overcome, a risk based management system is being developed. Studies have been undertaken to support the development of such a system, including an electrochemical investigation of the effect of environmental factors on corrosion rates in potential tidal locations, and field based observations of corrosion and biofouling. Ultimately, this work will aid the successful corrosion and biofouling risk management for a tidal stream energy converter throughout the planned 25 year life. |