Over the past two days, our MTUWave team has been engaged in the comprehensive testing of three distinct buoy geometries, namely spherical, cylindrical, and hourglass-shaped buoys. This testing phase involved utilizing cutting-edge technology, including our high-tech Qualisys cameras, dSpace, dynamometer, and resistive wave gauges.
Remarkably, we have successfully conducted 24 tests under varying wave conditions, employing a rigorous approach to assess the performance and behavior of the buoys. These tests represent a significant…
Remarkably, we have successfully conducted 24 tests under varying wave conditions, employing a rigorous approach to assess the performance and behavior of the buoys. These tests represent a significant…
The 2023 Marine Energy Collegiate Competition final event took place on May 7-9, 2023 at Waterpower Week in Washington D.C. The Strategic Education through Naval Systems Experience (SENSE) enterprise team attended the conference to present their year-long project: "Oscillating Wave Surge Converter: Shoreline Protection & Clean Energy". The team designed an oscillating surge wave energy converter (OSWEC) to dissipate the wave energy near the shore to protect the shoreline while harvesting clean energy for the community. Their prototype was…
As of April 2023, MTU Wave is a Testing Expertise and Access for Marine Energy Research (TEAMER™) facility. TEAMER™ is sponsored by the U.S. Department of Energy and directed by the Pacific Ocean Energy Trust (POET) and provides funding for TEAMER facilities supporting organizations developing marine renewable energy technology. This is a great way to fund your testing needs, and if you think MTU Wave is a good fit, please get in touch with us to discuss. The next technical support deadline is July 7, 2023.