IEC TS 62600-200-2013 PDF

Full title and description

Marine energy - Wave, tidal and other water current converters - Part 200: Electricity producing tidal energy converters - Power performance assessment. This IEC Technical Specification defines a systematic methodology to evaluate the electrical power and energy performance of tidal current energy converters (TECs), including definitions of rated power and rated water velocity, methods to produce TEC power curves and a standardized reporting framework.

Abstract

IEC/TS 62600-200:2013 provides procedures to measure and report the power performance of full-scale TECs intended to generate electricity for utility-scale or local grids. The document prescribes how to derive device power curves from measured output and site resource data, how to define TEC rated parameters, and sets a common reporting format to improve comparability and transparency of performance results. It explicitly excludes tidal resource assessment (addressed in IEC TS 62600-201), scaling of results, power quality, and combined-array effects.

General information

• Status: Published — Technical Specification (IEC TS).
• Publication date: 7 May 2013 (IEC TS 62600-200:2013).
• Publisher: International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC).
• ICS / categories: 27.140 (Hydraulic energy engineering / Marine energy).
• Edition / version: Edition 1.0 (2013).
• Number of pages: 51 pages (base IEC publication).

Scope

Specifies a methodology for evaluating the electrical power and energy performance of tidal current energy converters (TECs) at utility or local grid scale. The scope covers full-scale device testing in site conditions, definition of TEC rated power and rated water velocity, development of power curves and reporting conventions. Exclusions include TECs producing non-electrical energy (unless converted to electricity), tidal resource assessment (covered by IEC TS 62600-201), scaling of measured/derived results, power quality, any performance other than power/energy, and interactions or combined effects of multiple TEC arrays.

Key topics and requirements

• Definitions of TEC rated power and rated water velocity to standardize performance reporting.
• Methodology for site-based measurement of electrical output and corresponding resource characterization to generate TEC power curves.
• Procedures to process measured data, correct for environmental conditions and calculate average and statistical measures of power and energy production.
• Standardized reporting templates and result presentation to enable comparison between devices and sites.
• Clear list of exclusions and interfaces to other IEC documents (notably IEC TS 62600-201 for resource assessment).

Typical use and users

Used by tidal turbine manufacturers, test and measurement laboratories, project developers, certification bodies, research organizations and regulators to assess, document and compare the power performance of TEC prototypes and commercial devices in real site conditions. It supports performance validation for procurement, certification and resource-to-energy assessments when used together with resource characterization standards.

Related standards

Part of the IEC 62600 series (marine energy). Key related documents include: IEC TS 62600-201 (Tidal energy resource assessment and characterization) for resource estimation and site description; IEC TS 62600-100 (Wave energy — power performance assessment) for analogous wave-device methods; IEC TS 62600-1 (vocabulary/terminology); IEC TS 62600-2 (marine energy systems — design requirements); IEC TS 62600-3 (measurement of mechanical loads); IEC TS 62600-4 (qualification of new technology); and IEC TS 62600-30 (electrical power quality requirements). These companion parts provide terminology, design, load measurement, resource and power-quality guidance that interface with the power-performance methodology in Part 200.

Keywords

tidal energy, tidal current energy converter (TEC), power performance assessment, power curve, rated power, rated water velocity, IEC TS 62600-200, marine energy standards, TEC testing, performance reporting.

FAQ

Q: What is this standard?

A: IEC/TS 62600-200:2013 is an IEC Technical Specification that establishes methods to measure, calculate and report the electrical power and energy performance of tidal current energy converters (TECs).

Q: What does it cover?

A: It covers full-scale, site-based assessment of TEC electrical output, definition of rated power and rated water velocity, development of device power curves and standardized reporting of results. It does not cover resource assessment, scaling of results, power quality, nor combined array interactions.

Q: Who typically uses it?

A: Manufacturers, test laboratories, project developers, certifiers, researchers and regulators involved in TEC performance validation, certification and project planning.

Q: Is it current or superseded?

A: IEC TS 62600-200 was published in May 2013 as Edition 1.0. As of the latest available bibliographic records this 2013 Technical Specification remains the published Part 200 edition; users should check IEC publication listings or national adoption bodies for any later amendments or replacements before relying on it for regulatory or certification decisions.

Q: Is it part of a series?

A: Yes — it is part of the IEC 62600 series (marine energy — wave, tidal and other water current converters); several companion parts cover terminology, resource assessment, design, load measurement, qualification and power quality. Use the series together for comprehensive testing, design and resource-to-energy assessment.

Q: What are the key keywords?

A: Tidal energy, TEC, power performance, power curve, rated water velocity, IEC 62600, marine energy testing.