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TAP-629-Assess the Design and Inspection Criteria and Standards for Wave and Current Energy Generating Devices

Office/Division Program
TAP
Project Number
629
Research Initiation Date (Award Date)
Research Performing Activity
PCCI, Inc.
Research Principal Investigator
Thomas Hudon and George Hagerman
Research Contracting Agency
Description

The objective of this project was to provide a description of wave and current energy generating device systems and subsystems and provide a functional taxonomy; identify criteria pertinent to the design, construction, installation, maintenance and operations of these systems, and review the criteria to determine applicability, adequacy, and suitability; identify existing codes and standards that can be applied to these devices; conduct a regulatory gap analysis; and recommend regulatory initiatives or approaches for addressing identified deficiencies.

Latest progress update

Completed.