Center of Excellence in Ocean Energy Technology Technical Proposal 1. SUMMARY INFORMATION Principal Offeror: Larry F. Lemanski, Ph.D., Vice President for Research Division of Research Florida Atlantic University (FAU) 777 Glades Road, P. O. Box 3091 Boca Raton, FL 33431-0991 Phone: 561-297-0267 E-mail: [email protected] Title of Proposal: The Center of Excellence in Ocean Energy Technology Abstract: The Center of Excellence in Ocean Energy Technology (COEOET) will be a synergistic partnership among academia, industry, and state and federal agencies that will foster the research, design, development, implementation, testing, and commercialization of cutting-edge ocean energy technology that is cost-competitive with existing fossil-fuel-based power generation. Program Manager: Principal Business Personnel: Camille E. Coley, J.D., Gerald N. Goldberger, Ph.D., Assistant Vice Executive Assistant Vice President President and Director of Sponsored Research Division of Research - FAU Division of Research - FAU 777 Glades Road, P. O. Box 3091 777 Glades Road, P. O. Box 3091 Boca Raton, FL 33431-0991 Boca Raton, FL 33431-0991 Phone: 561-297-3461 Phone: 561-297-2313 E-mail: [email protected] E-mail: [email protected] Principal Technical Personnel: Manhar R. Dhanak, Ph.D., Frederick R. Driscoll, Ph.D., Professor and Chair Associate Professor Department of Ocean Engineering Department of Ocean Engineering College of Engineering and Computer Science College of Engineering and Computer Science Florida Atlantic University Florida Atlantic University 101 North Beach Road 101 North Beach Road Dania Beach, FL 33004 Dania Beach, FL 33004 Phone: 954-924-7242 Phone: 954-924-7221 E-mail: [email protected] E-mail: [email protected] Signature of official authorized to obligate the Principal Offeror: _________________________ Frank, T. Brogan President Original Date of submission: September 15, 2006 Period of Performance (base effort and option(s)): 2 years; FY07 – FY09 Total Cost (base effort and option(s)): $10,000,000 ii Table of Contents, List of Figures, and List of Tables 3. Executive Summary.................................................................................................................... 1 Crosswalk.................................................................................................................................... 1 Proposed Center.......................................................................................................................... 2 Industrial Need and Outcome ..................................................................................................... 3 University Capabilities................................................................................................................ 3 Opportunities for Scholars ...................................................................................................... 3 Collaboration........................................................................................................................... 3 Transferring Commercially Promising Technology ............................................................... 4 Plan for Self-Sufficiency............................................................................................................. 4 Organizational Plan..................................................................................................................... 5 Research Plan Philosophy....................................................................................................... 5 Organizational Structure ......................................................................................................... 5 Technology Commission ........................................................................................................ 5 4. Technical Proposal..................................................................................................................... 6 4.1 Vision.................................................................................................................................... 6 Relevance to the future Florida’s economy ............................................................................ 6 Scientific and Commercialization Vision ............................................................................... 6 Integrated Research and Development Strategy..................................................................... 8 Stimulation and Support for New Venture Creation............................................................... 9 Technology Transfer Plan and Past Performance................................................................... 9 New Venture Creation and Incubation ................................................................................. 10 Performance and Accountability Measurement System....................................................... 10 Competitive Analysis............................................................................................................ 10 4.2 Research Focus ................................................................................................................... 11 Overview of Research Program............................................................................................ 11 Research and Development Focus Areas.............................................................................. 12 Tool Development using Modeling and Simulation............................................................. 12 Durability Through Corrosion Control, Material Selection, and Advanced Coatings ......... 12 Composite Materials ............................................................................................................. 13 Testing Range Development................................................................................................. 13 Development of Ocean Powered Hydrogen and Potable Water Generation Technologies.. 14 Ocean Energy Resource Assessment and Environmental Characterization......................... 15 Environmental Impacts ......................................................................................................... 16 Cold Water-Based Cooling System ...................................................................................... 16 Research Abilities ................................................................................................................. 16 Recruitment and Retention Plan ........................................................................................... 18 Plan for Encouragement, Recognition, and Reward............................................................. 18 4.3 Economic Impact Potential................................................................................................. 18 Local Impact ......................................................................................................................... 19 National and International Impact ........................................................................................ 19 Plan for Infrastructure of Proposed Center ........................................................................... 20 Plan to Stimulate Startups/Manage Barriers to Commercialization/Encourage Entrepreneurial Activity/Business and Community Support................................................ 20 Plan to Manage Barriers to Commercialization.................................................................... 20 iii Business Incubation Program/First & Second Stage Incubation .......................................... 20 Technology Transfer Plan and Past Performance................................................................. 21 Specific Tangible Outcomes................................................................................................. 21 4.4 Center Collaboration with Other Entities ........................................................................... 21 Inclusion of Industry in an Ongoing Manner in Center Research ........................................ 21 4.5 Leadership and Management .............................................................................................. 21 4.6 Leveraging Resources......................................................................................................... 22 Proposed Matching Funds..................................................................................................... 22 4.7 Workforce Development..................................................................................................... 23 Advisory Council.................................................................................................................. 23 Education and Training Plan................................................................................................. 23 Capstone Design Projects for Undergraduate Seniors.......................................................... 24 Internships and Career Placement......................................................................................... 24 Graduate Student and Post Doctoral Program ...................................................................... 24 Curriculum Development...................................................................................................... 24 Outreach Programs................................................................................................................ 25 Past Performance .................................................................................................................