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Free Flow Energy performed a gap analysis to determine
if modifications should be made to engineering specifications and
regulatory standards to enable the placement of wave and current energy
devices within the outer continental shelf (OCS) without compromising
safety and performance guidelines. The following tasks were
accomplished:
Task 1. Acquire basic engineering information and generate a list of
engineering concerns.
Task 2. Address safety and regulatory concerns and generate a
checklist for the complete spectrum of unique safety concerns.
Task 3. Offer recommendations on research programs to fill in gaps in
regulatory/design standards and to address problem areas encountered
during the development of wave and current energy generating devices.
Task 4. Prepare a draft report and establish dialogue with MMS and
other external sources to discuss findings.
Task 5. Assess/develop inspection methodologies for offshore wave
and/or current energy generating devices. |
