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Wave Demonstration

Wave Hub

24 Foundry Square, Hayle, Cornwall TR27 4HH

Significant wave height (m)
Not Available
Power connections (MW)
48
Power connections (V)
11000 and 33000
Maximum depth (m)
58m
Minimum depth (m)
50m
Number of berths
4
Maximum wave period (s)
Not Available
Minimum wave period (s)
Not Available
Maximum wave height (m)
Not Available

Cable Mechanical Testing

ORE Catapult Electrical and Materials Laboratory

Charles Parsons Technology Centre, High Quay, Blyth, Northumberland NE24 2AZ

Electrical testing also available
Yes
Maximum tensile load (N)
Not Available
Maximum test cable outer diameter (m)
Not Available
Maximum cable length (m)
Not Available
Maximum cable bend radii (m)
Not Available
Minimum cable bend radii (m)
Not Available
Fatigue testing
Yes
Maximum lifting capacity (Tonnes)
Not Available

Wind Tunnels

AAE Teaching Windtunnel

Dept AAE, West Park,Loughborough University, Ashby Road, Loughborough, Leicestershire LE11 3TU

Wet testing
No
Turbulence
No
Maximum lifting capacity (Tonnes)
0.05
Temperature control
No
Maximum wind speed (m/s)
32
Length (m)
1.8
Height (m)
0.76
Width (m)
1.076

Wind Tunnels

AAE Low Turbulence Windtunnel

Dept AAE, West Park, Loughborough University, Ashby Road, Loughborough, Leicestershire LE11 3TU

Wet testing
No
Turbulence
No
Maximum lifting capacity (Tonnes)
0.05
Temperature control
No
Maximum wind speed (m/s)
35
Length (m)
0.85
Height (m)
0.45
Width (m)
0.45

Wind Tunnels

AAE Large Windtunnel

Dept AAE, West Park,Loughborough University, Ashby Road, Loughborough, Leicestershire LE11 3TU

Wet testing
No
Turbulence
Yes
Maximum lifting capacity (Tonnes)
0.05
Temperature control
No
Maximum wind speed (m/s)
50
Length (m)
3.6
Height (m)
1.32
Width (m)
1.92

Tank Testing

OEC Tank test

Unit 3, 46 Seafield Road , Longman Industrial Estate, Inverness IV1 1SG

Maximum tidal flow (m/s)
Not Available
Tidal/wave/wind
Wave
Fluid type
Fresh water
Depth of tank (m)
1.5
Width of tank (m)
6.07
Length of tank (m)
20
Maximum lifting capacity (Tonnes)
0.25
Temperature control
No
Minimum wave period (s)
0.6
Maximum wave height (m)
0.45

Docks and Quays

Port of Workington

Harbour Office, Prince of Wales Dock , Workington, Cumbria CA14 2JH

Mean High Water Spring (m)
10
Length of available quay (m)
300
Power supply (kV)
Not Available
Storage (m2)
7500
Security
Private access
Mean Low Water Spring (m)
7
Maximum lifting capacity (Tonnes)
100

Structural Testing

TWI Resonance Fatigue Machine, 36inch

TWI Ltd, Granta Park, Great Abington, Cambridge CB21 6AL

Maximum device size depth (m)
0.914
Maximum device size width (m)
6
Maximum device size height (m)
0.914
Loading frequency (Hz)
Not Available
Maximum side loading (N)
Not Available
Maximum vertical loading (N)
Not Available
Environmental testing
No
Maximum lifting capacity (Tonnes)
10

Materials Testing

TWI Environmental humidity chamber

TWI, Granta Park, Great Abington, Cambridgeshire CB21 6AL

Type of testing
Mechanical
Salt spray
Not Available
Minimum temperature (Deg C)
-40
Maximum temperature (Deg C)
180
Maximum fatigue load (N)
Not Available
Maximum static load (N)
Not Available
Maximum specimen depth (mm)
300
Maximum specimen width (mm)
300
Maximum specimen length (mm)
500
Environmental testing
Yes

Materials Testing

TWI Cyclic Immersion Testing

TWI, Granta Park, Great Abington, Cambridgeshire CB21 6AL

Type of testing
Not Available
Salt spray
Not Available
Minimum temperature (Deg C)
Not Available
Maximum temperature (Deg C)
Not Available
Maximum fatigue load (N)
Not Available
Maximum static load (N)
Not Available
Maximum specimen depth (mm)
10
Maximum specimen width (mm)
100
Maximum specimen length (mm)
100
Environmental testing
Not Available

Materials Testing

TWI Coating Adhesion Testing (ASTM C633)

TWI, Granta Park, Great Abington, Cambridgeshire CB21 6AL

Type of testing
Not Available
Salt spray
Not Available
Minimum temperature (Deg C)
Not Available
Maximum temperature (Deg C)
Not Available
Maximum fatigue load (N)
Not Available
Maximum static load (N)
Not Available
Maximum specimen depth (mm)
10
Maximum specimen width (mm)
25
Maximum specimen length (mm)
25
Environmental testing
Not Available

Electrical Systems Laboratory

University of Manchester Power Electronics, Machines and Drives Test Laboratory

Sackville Street Building, Granby Row , Manchester , Lancashire M13 9PL

Impulse testing
Both
Maximum DC current (Amps)
100
Maximum DC voltage (Volts)
1000
Materials testing
Not Available
Maximum AC power (KW)
250
Maximum AC frequency (Hz)
500
Minimum AC frequency (Hz)
0.1
Power supply
Not Available
Maximum lifting capacity (Tonnes)
3

Electrical Systems Laboratory

Cardiff High Voltage Laboratory and Lightning Laboratory

School of Engineering, Cardiff University, , The Parade, Cardiff CF24 3AA

Impulse testing
Both
Maximum DC current (Amps)
0.25
Maximum DC voltage (Volts)
100
Materials testing
Environmental & Dielectric
Maximum AC power (KW)
112
Maximum AC frequency (Hz)
50
Minimum AC frequency (Hz)
50
Power supply
Not Available
Maximum lifting capacity (Tonnes)
2

Materials Testing

TWI Controlled Temperature/Humidity/Drying Salt spray system

TWI, Granta Park, Great Abington, Cambridgeshire CB21 6AL

Type of testing
Not Available
Salt spray
Yes
Minimum temperature (Deg C)
Not Available
Maximum temperature (Deg C)
60
Maximum fatigue load (N)
Not Available
Maximum static load (N)
Not Available
Maximum specimen depth (mm)
Not Available
Maximum specimen width (mm)
Not Available
Maximum specimen length (mm)
Not Available
Environmental testing
Not Available

Materials Testing

TWI Electrochemical laboratory

TWI, Granta Park, Great Abington, Cambridgeshire CB21 6AL

Type of testing
Not Available
Salt spray
No
Minimum temperature (Deg C)
0
Maximum temperature (Deg C)
80
Maximum fatigue load (N)
Not Available
Maximum static load (N)
Not Available
Maximum specimen depth (mm)
Not Available
Maximum specimen width (mm)
Not Available
Maximum specimen length (mm)
Not Available
Environmental testing
Not Available

Materials Testing

TWI Hydrogen laboratory

TWI, Granta Park, Great Abington, Cambridgeshire CB21 6AL

Type of testing
Mechanical
Salt spray
No
Minimum temperature (Deg C)
-50
Maximum temperature (Deg C)
80
Maximum fatigue load (N)
Not Available
Maximum static load (N)
100,000
Maximum specimen depth (mm)
Not Available
Maximum specimen width (mm)
Not Available
Maximum specimen length (mm)
Not Available
Environmental testing
Not Available

Structural Testing

TWI Fracture Toughness and Tensile Testing

TWI Ltd, Granta Park, Great Abington, Cambridge CB21 6AL

Maximum device size depth (m)
Not Available
Maximum device size width (m)
Not Available
Maximum device size height (m)
Not Available
Loading frequency (Hz)
Not Available
Maximum side loading (N)
0
Maximum vertical loading (N)
500
Environmental testing
Yes
Maximum lifting capacity (Tonnes)
10

Structural Testing

TWI Fatigue Testing

TWI Ltd, Granta Park, Great Abington, Cambridge CB21 6AL

Maximum device size depth (m)
Not Available
Maximum device size width (m)
Not Available
Maximum device size height (m)
Not Available
Loading frequency (Hz)
20
Maximum side loading (N)
Not Available
Maximum vertical loading (N)
2,000,000
Environmental testing
Yes
Maximum lifting capacity (Tonnes)
10

Structural Testing

TWI 4000tf Wide Plate Rig

TWI Ltd, Granta Park, Great Abington, Cambridge CB21 6AL

Maximum device size depth (m)
Not Available
Maximum device size width (m)
0.9
Maximum device size height (m)
0.9
Loading frequency (Hz)
0.25
Maximum side loading (N)
40,000,000
Maximum vertical loading (N)
0
Environmental testing
Yes
Maximum lifting capacity (Tonnes)
10

Structural Testing

TWI Resonance Fatigue Machine, 24inch

TWI Ltd, Granta Park, Great Abington, Cambridge CB21 6AL

Maximum device size depth (m)
0.61
Maximum device size width (m)
6
Maximum device size height (m)
0.61
Loading frequency (Hz)
30
Maximum side loading (N)
Not Available
Maximum vertical loading (N)
Not Available
Environmental testing
No
Maximum lifting capacity (Tonnes)
10

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