Re: CWE - Carnegie Wave Energy
Onshore Test Results
4th April 2011
Onshore pump and hydraulic system test completed.
Wave energy developer Carnegie Wave Energy (ASX: CWE) is pleased to advise that the onshore testing of the CETO pump and hydraulic module for its Garden Island commercial scale demonstration has been successfully completed.
The test programme involved exhaustive cycling of the pump using a hydraulic actuator to characterise the system performance and to ensure reliable function. Both sinusoidal and irregular waveforms were simulated at various pressure configurations to recreate the bulk of the scenarios likely to be encountered at sea.
A key element of the system is the data acquisition and remote control system which was also tested extensively. This system allows availability of high speed data and complete system control in real-time from the CETO control centre in West Perth. Engineers will man the centre around the clock to conduct power optimisation trials and monitor performance.
Carnegie’s Managing Director Dr Michael Ottaviano said, “We are very pleased with the results of the onshore test program. Mobilisation for offshore deployment is underway.”
A large quantity of data has been acquired during the onshore testing which has been evaluated by Carnegie's technical team and is consistent with expectations. The data is also used to calibrate Carnegie’s computational models thus greatly enhancing the accuracy of future predictions. An image of the testing system is included below and a video is viewable on Carnegie’s website www.carnegiewave.com
Onshore Test Results
4th April 2011
Onshore pump and hydraulic system test completed.
- Successfully characterised performance in different simulated conditions.
- Demonstrated ability to control pressure settings remotely (onshore).
- Unit performance results in line with expectations.
Wave energy developer Carnegie Wave Energy (ASX: CWE) is pleased to advise that the onshore testing of the CETO pump and hydraulic module for its Garden Island commercial scale demonstration has been successfully completed.
The test programme involved exhaustive cycling of the pump using a hydraulic actuator to characterise the system performance and to ensure reliable function. Both sinusoidal and irregular waveforms were simulated at various pressure configurations to recreate the bulk of the scenarios likely to be encountered at sea.
A key element of the system is the data acquisition and remote control system which was also tested extensively. This system allows availability of high speed data and complete system control in real-time from the CETO control centre in West Perth. Engineers will man the centre around the clock to conduct power optimisation trials and monitor performance.
Carnegie’s Managing Director Dr Michael Ottaviano said, “We are very pleased with the results of the onshore test program. Mobilisation for offshore deployment is underway.”
A large quantity of data has been acquired during the onshore testing which has been evaluated by Carnegie's technical team and is consistent with expectations. The data is also used to calibrate Carnegie’s computational models thus greatly enhancing the accuracy of future predictions. An image of the testing system is included below and a video is viewable on Carnegie’s website www.carnegiewave.com
Very positive test results. Not long now holders. We should see some sp action as we near offshore deployment.“We are very pleased with the results of the onshore test program. Mobilisation for offshore deployment is underway.”