A review of end-life management options for marine structures: State of the art, industrial voids, research gaps and strategies for sustainability

Senavirathna, G.R.U.; Galappaththi, Udayanga Indunil Kumara; Thanthirige, Tenis Ranjan Munaweera

doi:10.1016/j.clet.2022.100489

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“…After the scope definition of the review paper, the information-searching strategy was formulated, as outlined in Figure 4. The selected keywords were employed to conduct a comprehensive survey to identify the background and the status of the research literature to align with the scope and the review questions [41]. A three-phase filtering mechanism, illustrated in Figure 5, was employed to disregard the irrelevant/unreliable literature docu-Energies 2023, 16, 4061 6 of 20 ments, which meant that there were only 12 relevant publications available for this review.…”

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A State-of-the-Art Review of Structural Testing of Tidal Turbine Blades

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Over the last two decades, the tidal energy industry has laid the groundwork for creating commercially viable tidal power generation projects to strengthen sustainable energy policies around the world. At the end of 2021, the cumulative installation of tidal stream technology that has been deployed in Europe reached 30.2 MW, where the majority of the installations are by small and medium-sized companies. Due to a growing demand among investors related to the global tidal energy industry, the reliability and safety of operational-stage tidal energy systems’ components are becoming increasingly important. In this context, companies, universities and research institutes are focusing on conducting large- and small-scale tests of tidal turbine elements to validate their projected design life, and major attention is being given to assessing the structural integrity of turbine blades. This review paper focuses on structural tests that have been reported for axial flow tidal turbine blades manufactured using composite materials around the world, highlighting the testing standards, equipment and instrumentation required. Overall, this review article discusses the state of the art in the structural testing of tidal turbine blades. In addition, it highlights the global concerns and research gaps to ensure the long-term sustainability of axial flow tidal turbine blades. In addition, the information contained in this article will be useful for formulating a smooth and reliable mechanism to enhance the evaluation process of the structural properties of tidal turbine blades in the future.

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A State-of-the-Art Review of Structural Testing of Tidal Turbine Blades

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“…The main cause of the current end-of-life management problems is a dearth of ecological components in the design and production phases [82]. Ref.…”

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Perspectives for the Development of a Circular Economy Model to Promote Ship Recycling Practices in the European Context: A Systemic Literature Review

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The recovery of materials and components from end-of-life (EoL) ships necessitates the comprehensive demolition of vessels and the implementation of reuse processes to achieve the “circularity” of raw materials, which has potential benefits for economic and environmental sustainability. The European Union’s (EU) legislative policy, as reflected in the Ship Recycling Regulation, has been shifting towards the establishment of green markets for ship dismantling. Various literature reviews have focused on investigating EoL management and demolition activities for ships, as they play a crucial role in promoting sustainability in the ship value chain. This research aims to enhance the current state of knowledge by linking ship recycling and life cycle management activities with circular economy models. The goal is also to introduce a conceptual framework for the effective recirculation of components and raw materials. Scientific publications have been collected, reviewed, and categorized into strategic clusters to identify current and future challenges, to establish a path for potential developments in a circular economy model for ships, and to suggest future research directions that would support the implementation of a circular economy system for ship eco-design, life cycle management, and recycling. Findings provide valuable insights, particularly regarding the recognition of environmental benefits, business opportunities, and the opening of green markets in the context of ship recycling in the EU.

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