Reference Model 1 Full Scale Geometry (RM1: Tidal Current Turbine)
Contains the Reference Model 1 (RM1) full scale geometry files of the Tidal Current Turbine, developed by the Reference Model Project (RMP). These full scale geometry files are saved as SolidWorks assembly, X_T, IGS, and STEP files, and require a CAD program to view. This data was generated upon completion of the project on September 30, 2014. The Reference Model Project (RMP), sponsored by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), was a partnered effort to develop open-source MHK point designs as reference models (RMs) to benchmark MHK technology performance and costs, and an open-source methodology for design and analysis of MHK technologies, including models for estimating their capital costs, operational costs, and levelized costs of energy. The point designs also served as open-source test articles for university researchers and commercial technology developers. The RMP project team, led by Sandia National Laboratories (SNL), included a partnership between DOE, three national laboratories, including the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL), Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL), and Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL), the Applied Research Laboratory of Penn State University, and Re Vision Consulting. Reference Model 1 (RM1) is a dual variable-speed variable-pitch (VSVP) axial-flow tidal turbine device, designed for the Tacoma Narrows tidal current energy resource site in Puget Sound, Washington. RM1 comprises a monopile foundation and a crossarm assembly to mount the two rotors. The cross-arm assembly is nearly neutrally buoyant so the attached rotors can be recovered and redeployed with a minimal amount of lifting crane capacity; therefore, the design minimizes the handling requirements during deployment and recovery, which reduces overall cost in all O&M activities including access to the power conversion chain (PCC).
Reference Model 1 Signature Project Page. Includes information about the RM1 including a technical drawing, additional information, and associated engineering documents.
Solidworks Assembly of the RM1 Geometry. Includes all of the Solidworks part files (SLDPRT) required to open the full RM1 Solidworks Assembly (SLDASM).
Reference Model 1 Drive Train Layout.x_t
X_T file of RM1 drivetrain. An X_T file, also known as Parasolid Model Part file can be opened with most desktop CAD programs. The file shows the layout of the drivetrain used in the RM1 turbine.
X_T file of complete RM1 geometry. An X_T file, also known as Parasolid Model Part file can be opened with most desktop CAD programs. The file shows the full assembly of the RM1 turbine.
STEP file of complete RM1 geometry (with suppressed parts). A step file can be opened with most CAD programs including Solidworks. The file includes the full assembly of the RM1 Turbine.
IGS file of complete RM1 geometry (with suppressed parts). An IGS file can be opened with most desktop CAD programs. The file includes the full RM1 assembly with suppressed parts to increase visual comprehension.
RM1 images from complete geometry and drivetrain. Includes tiff and jpeg files. Multiple views of the RM1 turbine are included.