Wave and tidal

Wave and tidal energy

Newcastle University has particular strengths in wave and tidal energy. Staff are currently carrying out research in the following areas:

  • producing tools for the design and development of floating offshore energy devices (stability analysis; mooring analysis and design; structural reliability);
  • tidal turbine optimisation based on propeller know how;
  • bio-fouling in marine facilities;
  • participation in the development of commercial marine renewable devices e.g. Stingray, Tidel, Oceantecs;
  • environmental impact of offshore renewable energy farms.
Equipment
  • Wind/current/wave tank - 15m;
  • tow tank - 40m;
  • cavitation tunnel - best in the UK for wind testing;
  • micro-biological effects in seawater systems.