M3 Wave System Modeling: Cooperative Research and Development Final Report, CRADA Number CRD-17-697

M3 Wave is a leader in submerged pressure differential wave energy harvesting technology. M3 Wave's approach to developing technology is focused on simplicity and survivability. The company has been working on wave energy devices since 1991 and has produced a number of successes during that time. During testing as part of DOE's Wave Prize finals, M3 Wave encountered an unexpected phenomenon that increased power production by over 25% in their NEXUS system. The problem to be explored by this project is how to accurately model and characterize this phenomenon to better take advantage of the potential benefits. This will be accomplished by: 1) developing and validating a system-hydrodynamics model of M3 Wave's NEXUS system; 2) performing a parameter study to identify possible mechanisms for improved energy capture, and 3) providing M3 Wave with a working, adaptable, model of their system, such that M3 Wave is able to incorporate the study's findings and optimize their system for improved LCOE.