Ian Masters

Swansea University, School of Engineering, Faculty Member

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Dr Ian Masters is an Associate Professor in Mechanical Engineering at Swansea University. He founded the Marine Energy Research Group in 2001 and is author of many academic papers and patents. Dr Masters research areas include: Tidal current turbines, tidal range technology, wave energy and multiple use of space. In particular, he specializes in the development of computational models to improve the performance of tidal turbines. He also has an interest in the link between design and cost of energy in order to develop cost effective ocean energy devices.

For my publication list, go to ResearcherID C-4938-2008, Google Scholar, Scopus
http://www.researcherid.com/rid/C-4938-2008
http://scholar.google.co.uk/citations?user=E1w8260AAAAJ
http://www.scopus.com/authid/detail.url?authorId=7006922942

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http://www.swan.ac.uk/engineering/marineenergy/

University Web Page
http://www.swansea.ac.uk/staff/engineering/i.masters/

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Feasibility of investment in Blue Growth multiple-use of space and multi-use platform projects; results of a novel assessment approach and case studies

by Theodore Lilas and Ian Masters

Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews

A risk assessment methodology for combining marine renewables with other blue economy activities via multi-use of spaces and platforms

by Dr. Claudio Fuentes Grünewald, Ian Masters, and D. Pletsas

— The future growth of maritime activities may be limited due to competition for space as coastal... more — The future growth of maritime activities may be limited due to competition for space as coastal areas become overcrowded. This has led to interest in promoting more efficient and sustainable use of the sea and its resources through the sharing of space. The MARIBE (MARine Investment for the Blue Economy) project investigated the potential of combining marine renewable energy technologies with other emerging industries. The project assessed potential combinations, and identified challenges including the perception of risk due to the combination of new technologies. This work documents the methodology used to assign the risks to various potential combination projects within the blue economy, and applies it to one of the MARIBE case studies: combining wave energy with aquaculture. A standardised methodology of risk assessment was developed comprising three core elements of the risk management process: risk identification, risk analysis and risk mitigation. This method could be applied to each potential project combination, allowing results to be directly comparable, and allowing all stakeholders to have a full understanding of the risks identified. By using a standardised methodology, critical risks could be identified and mitigated, allowing informed decisions to be made on the most suitable combination projects to pursue. The methodology can be applied to other combination projects within these sectors.

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Characterisation of a Highly Energetic Tidal Energy Site with Specific Reference to Hydrodynamics and Bathymetry

by Paul Evans and Ian Masters

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Growing the Marine Energy Supply Chain in Wales

Educational Alternatives, 2014

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Velocity Mapping Procedures for Tidal Stream Turbines in an Arbitrary Flow Field and the Implications on Performance Due to Non-Uniform Flow

Design and testing of a direct drive tidal stream generator

SYNOPSIS A prototype direct drive flow turbine has been successfully tested in river trials. The ... more SYNOPSIS A prototype direct drive flow turbine has been successfully tested in river trials. The 1m-diameter device is designed to operate in flows of between 3.5 and 5.5 knots and incorporates an adapted Permanent Magnet Generator (PMG). The power rating is 1.5kW and the rated speed is 200rpm. The PMG is advantageous when used in this application in conjunction with

LCRI 2015 Overview of LCRI Research 2008 to 2015

The Low Carbon Research Institute (LCRI) was set up in 2008 to unite and promote energy research ... more The Low Carbon Research Institute (LCRI) was set up in 2008 to unite and promote energy research in Wales to help deliver a low carbon future. Working with industry and government, the LCRI’s research agenda included low to zero carbon energy supply systems, reduced energy demand, knowledge and skills transfer, and dissemination and industry partnerships. Since 2008 many successful projects highlighted in this report, have been realised. The scale of which is impressive and can serve as an excellent example of outcomes of value made possible through research funding.

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Historical Data Analysis in Quality Improvement of Aluminum Recycling Process

Stewart/Recycling, 2000