Collaborative R&D case study - FP7 - HYMAR - presented by Ken Wittamore

• 1. Ken WittamoreHYMAR project manager

2. Topics Collaborative research why bother? EU collaborative R&D HYMAR a case study Pitfalls Benefits Conclusion 3. Collaborative research why bother? The development of sophisticated, commercialtechnologies is too expensive for most companies Publicly funded, collaborative research provides a wayforward Collaborative research allows: Shared risk and cost Access to a broader knowledge base Faster development Opportunity to work with the best of the best 4. EU collaborative R&D FP7 is the EU programme for collaborative research &development which runs from 2007 to 2013 It is a public investment in key EU industrial sectors and inSMEs Programme content is driven by industry In return for receiving the investment, business isexpected to : Help deliver EU policy objectives Be more competitive Be more sustainable Be smarter 5. Recreational marine industry EU research route map 6. A case study 7. The EU HYMAR project Aims: To collect objective data on hybrid propulsion in smallcraft To fill in the missing technology gaps To develop an open systems architecture To deliver: No noise and no emissions in port Reduction in fuel consumption of 30% 8. The EU HYMAR project 3 years 2009 2012 2M EU grant for a 3M project cost 9 partners: 1. ICOMIA(BE)Management and standards 2. INSEAN(IT)Hydrodynamics and modelling 3. Bruntons(UK)Propeller design and manufacture 4. Enersys (UK)Energy storage 5. Malo yachts (SW) Naval engineering 6. ESP (UK)Hybrid science and technology 7. Steyr Motors(AU) Hybrid diesel engines 8. Mastervolt(NL)Power electronics 9. Triskel Marine (UK) System integration and control 9. Three into one will go 10. Bruntons/INSEAN propeller Three propellers in one: Effective with the electric motor Effective with the diesel engine Effective as a water turbine for regeneration Self pitching propeller based on Bruntons Autoprop Designed entirely using numerical methods developed by INSEAN 11. Bruntons Autoprop 12. Reverse engineering 13. Mathematical modelling 14. Blade optimisation 15. Real engineering 16. Fuel economy (litres/mile)2.001.801.601.40Consumption (litres/mile) 3 blade fixed1.201.000.800.600.40INSEAN II0.200.00 4.0 4.5 5.0 5.5 6.0 6.5 7.07.5 8.0 8.5 Boat speed (knots) 17. Fuel economy (litres/mile)2.001.801.60 30% fuel saving!1.40Consumption (litres/mile) 3 blade fixed1.201.000.800.600.40INSEAN II0.200.00 4.0 4.5 5.0 5.5 6.0 6.5 7.07.5 8.0 8.5 Boat speed (knots) 18. Thin plate pure leadlead acid batteries from Enersys 19. Open systems architecture 20. Hybrid management system TML produced an open architecture hybrid management system: Connects to any and all components Delivers all data to one point Provides a single point user interface Distributes data throughout the vessel and over theinternet Provides the basis for comprehensive control of all systemelements 21. Technical outcomes Fuel reduction of >30% No noise and no emissions in port virtually silent underelectric power Greatly improved energy management Potential for complete energy autonomy at sea Cheap and plentiful domestic power Reduced engine running hours and maintenance costs Access anywhere to all boat data 22. Practical outcomes New hybrid propeller New optimised hybrid batteries New energy sensors (voltage and current) New energy management system New remote access anywhere data monitoringtechnology New knowledge 23. Pitfalls Select partners with great care Be very clear about roles and obligations Avoid any industrial overlap or competition betweenpartners Ensure partners are committed Ensure that the objectives deliver value for all 24. Benefits Cash Significantly accelerated and expanded productdevelopment Quicker to market Access to IP that is normally hidden Strong industrial network that endures beyond theproject itself Increased exposure 25. Just do it! 26. +44 17 26 83 38 64+44 77 74 94 06 [email protected]