Our Projects
Blackfish Engineering Example Projects
Wave Energy Converter Mechanical Design Design & Analysis of a Marine Renewable Energy Device
Blackfish are a major consortium member of the Mocean Wave Energy Scotland Novel Wave Energy Converter (WES NWEC) Stage 2 programme
Tidal Turbine Blade Shape Optimisation Multi-objective Optimisation Challenge
Structural and performance optimisation of a tidal turbine blade for multiple developers using an in-house differential evolution algorithm coupled to an in-house blade element code.
Tidal Stream Turbine Concept Design Study A Quick, Highly Visual Concept Design Study
Highly visual engineering concept design study to support a client's funding application, culminating in rendered presentation imagery.
Propeller Torque & Thrust Measurement Rig An Example of a Smaller Scale Test Rig Design & Build
Complete electro-mechanical design, manufacture, assembly and installation for a small scale accurate thrust & torque measurement rig.
Composite Test Rig Design & Analysis Load Testing a Bespoke Composite Component
Design & analysis of a test rig for both static and fatigue testing of a composite component to loads in excess of 4MN.
Tidal Turbine Performance & Loads Modelling The Foundation of Successful Turbine Design
Blackfish have undertaken Tidal Bladed performance and loads modelling to certification standards for multiple tidal turbine concepts.