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EPSRC Reference: EP/M019942/1
Title: Energy absorbing mooring systems: Risk-based investigation for high intensity typhoon conditions in China (MoTyph)
Principal Investigator: Thies, Professor PR
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Project Partners:
National Ocean Technology Centre South China Sea Institute of Oceanology
Department: Engineering Computer Science and Maths
Organisation: University of Exeter
Scheme: Standard Research - NR1
Starts: 31 October 2014 Ends: 31 August 2015 Value (£): 127,133
EPSRC Research Topic Classifications:
Energy - Marine & Hydropower
EPSRC Industrial Sector Classifications:
Energy
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Summary on Grant Application Form
Wave energy technology in China could potentially contribute 13GW of installed power to the country's energy

needs with particular benefit to coastal regions that have limited local energy resources. Commercial wave

energy development in China is hampered by low wave power density levels between 2-7kW/m, an order of

magnitude less than the UK, yet suffers on average from more than 10 high intensity typhoon events a year,

causing extreme wind and wave conditions. This project aims to address the survivability of wave energy converters in Chinese waters during reoccurring high intensity typhoons. The research will explore the development of cost-effective mooring systems.
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