The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) is proposing to provide federal funding to Rutgers University (RU) to develop an experimental setup that enables model-scale testing of certain types of hydrokinetic turbines (HKTs), develop a model-scale reference hydrokinetic turbine (rHKT), and the creation and dissemination of large raw and post-processed datasets.
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November 18, 2025
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The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) is proposing to provide federal funding to Rutgers University (RU) to develop an experimental setup that enables model-scale testing of certain types of hydrokinetic turbines (HKTs), develop a model-scale reference hydrokinetic turbine (rHKT), and the creation and dissemination of large raw and post-processed datasets.
Computer-based analyses and simulations as well as laboratory-scale tank testing would occur at RU (Piscataway, NJ). This would include updating existing laboratory experimental setups to integrate the water tank with the wind tunnel test section. Testing would encompass anchoring for HKTs, measurements of structural and flow dynamics, and automation and remote control of experiments. Results would be disseminated to University Marine Energy Research Community, as well as hosting some outreach events and webinars. All award activities would take place in purpose-built facilities