Non-Open Water Support
Review Support Types
Five Types of Support are Available
Numerical Modeling & Analysis
The Numerical Modeling & Analysis category provides support for various numerical, simulation, and related expertise, mostly done in a computing environment.
Examples: Computational fluid dynamics (CFD), Extreme event modeling, Fluid-structure interaction, finite element analysis (FEA), Smooth particle hydrodynamics, Turbine hydrodynamics, WEC hydrodynamics, Bathymetry and site data analysis, Resource characterization, Performance metrics modeling & analysis, High performance computing (HPC), cost modeling & analysis, Data visualization, Technical specification design.
Laboratory & Bench Testing
The Laboratory and Bench Testing category provides support and related expertise for research that occurs in a lab-based facility outside of a wind/water environment.
Examples: Power Integration, Micro-Grids, Grid Interface, Power Take-Off, Structural Designs, Component Design, Composite Structure Fabrication and Characterization, Generator Characterization, Hardware-in-the-Loop Testing
Tank, Basin, Tunnel, & Flume Testing
The Tank, Basin, Tunnel, and Flume Testing category provides support and related expertise for research that occurs in a lab-based marine experimental setting.
Examples: Wave Basins, Tow Tanks, Acoustic Tanks, Anechoic Chamber, Water Tanks, Wave Flumes, Current Flumes, Water Channels, Wind Tunnels, Cavitation Tunnels
Expertise
The Expertise category provides support for research reliant on specialized knowledge or training to further development. This category supports projects that fall outside the scope of work conducted in the other assistance categories.
Examples: Risk Reduction, Regulatory Assessment, Societal Assessment, Environmental Effects Assessment, Control systems Support, Failure Mode Analysis, Standards Application, Material Selection, Instrumentation Design, Instrumentation Support, Cables, Mooring, Foundation and Anchoring Design, Design for Manufacturing, Cyber Security Design/Assessment, Education/training, Troubleshooting
Commercialization
The Commercialization category enables the transition to market / commercial viability of innovative marine energy technologies by accelerating commercial readiness, positioning companies to attract private capital, and fostering business development.
Examples: Business Development and Strategy, Proposal and Pitch Consultation, Funding Continuity, Market and Potential Customer Identification, Stakeholder Engagement, Regulatory Navigation, IP Strategy, Marketing & Outreach, Financial Management