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Post Access Report: Testing the Adaptive Wave Energy Converter at Oregon State University's Large Wave Flume

Abstract

Ocean Motion Technologies (OMT) has designed and fabricated a Wave Energy Device (WEC) for the purpose of powering data buoys. 

Ocean Motion Technologies (OMT) is fabricating the Adaptive Point Attenuator (APA), an improvement on point absorber and attenuator systems, which are well-known wave energy conversion mechanisms in the industry.

Through the support from the TEAMER RFTS 1 and RFTS 2, OMT has set up the WEC-SIM models and produced preliminary results on power output. The current application aims to request for technical support for a wave tank test in order to bridge the gap between simulation and small-scale experimentation. These efforts will aid the ongoing DOE SBIR Phase II Project which will result in a field deployment with the pilot customers. This proposal is requesting support in five areas: experiment planning, pre-experiment logistics support, experiment support during the tank test, post-experiment consultation, and data analysis support.

Post Access Report: Testing the Adaptive Wave Energy Converter at Oregon State University's Large Wave Flume is located in Oregon, United States of America.