Biofouling Analysis for Wave Energy Piston Design: CRADA 542 [Abstract only]

Technical Report · Thu Dec 30 23:00:00 EST 2021

DOI:https://doi.org/10.2172/1867334· OSTI ID:1867334

Sather, Nichole K. ^[1]; Cavagnaro, Robert J. ^[1]

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1. Pacific Northwest National Lab. (PNNL), Richland, WA (United States)

Triton System’s Wave Energy Converter (WEC) uses an oscillating water column approach to provide small scale power to ocean observing and navigational buoys. Biofouling and corrosion are a major concern for all ocean-deployed components, especially when mechanical motion is involved. Triton Systems will collaborate with PNNL to evaluate seals, materials, and component performance in a controlled biofouling test environment. Results from this testing will be used to improve seal design and material selection, mitigating risk of premature failure during open water testing and evaluation.

• Research Organization: Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL), Richland, WA (United States); Triton Systems, Inc., Chelmsford, MA (United States)
• Sponsoring Organization: USDOE
• DOE Contract Number: AC05-76RL01830
• OSTI ID: 1867334
• Report Number(s): PNNL-32488
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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