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July 2013 www.sname.org/sname/mt Tidal Bladed licenses and many of them have conducted their own validation studies in addition to the work that we have carried out. We also are participating in the Reliable Data Acquisition Platform for Tidal project, commissioned and funded by the Energy Technologies Institute (ETI). As part of this project, GL GH will carry out validation of the environmental and hydrodynamic models employed within Tidal Bladed against data collected from sea trials of a 1 MW ocean current turbine deployed at the European Marine Energy Centre. ese results will be produced over the next year and will be published when completed. Presently, commercial tidal stream turbine developers are using the tool to support progression of their designs in various ways. For example, Kawasaki Heavy Industries (KHI) use it as an integral design tool as they evaluate power performance and calculate the lifetime fatigue and ulti- mate design loads for components ranging from the blades through to the drive train and support structure. Time domain simulations have also proved vital for the design of their closed-loop power production controller and the supervisory control system to be used in the KHI turbine. WaveDyn Unlike wind turbines, and to some extent ocean current turbines, WECs have not converged on a single dominant form. Systems being developed range from those consisting of singular, constrained buoys to those with multiple inter- connected and wave-activated components. Meanwhile, PTO systems?hydraulic, pneumatic, direct-drive, and piezoelectric?using components from a wide range of WaveDynÂs graphical user interface. Invest in Yourself Increase Your Knowledge Base United States Merchant Marine Academy Master of Science ? Marine Engineering Online Based, Distance-Learning Engineering EducationA blend of application and theory at the graduate level focused on advanced concepts in Marine Engineering. This 36-credit program is designed for working professionals and can be completed without the need to take a leave of absence from a job or relocate. It consists of seven required courses and five electives. A suitable thesis or design project may be substituted for one or two electives. For additional information visit our website:www.usmma.edu/after-graduation/graduate-program