Makai Voyager 4D visualization software aids analysis of hydrodynamic plume models for OTEC development. Please contact duke.hartman@makai.com with inquiries or for the full length article.
Makai was featured in Pacific Business News’ Small Business Strategies this week. Seawater air conditioning (SWAC) is an increasingly popular form of renewable energy using deep cold ocean (or lake) water for cooling. Savings of 90% on cooling electrical costs have been reported by customers. See the following short informational YouTube clip on the topic for more:
http://youtu.be/_iFaTYpGYM8
Forbes is taking note of the resurgence in OTEC interest and investment. The article sites the various groups involved in OTEC development. There is a direct link from the article to Makai’s OTEC page: http://www.makai.com/e-otec.htm
DATA CENTER THERMAL MONITORING: This video shows a 4D (3D plus time) visualization of operational thermal data within a data center. The software, Makai Voyager, creates and visualizes a time-varying 3D temperature model within a server room. This temperature model is a representation of the temperature at each point in the room, based on a mathematical interpolation between real-time sensor readings. This allows a user to identify hot spots, and recognize spatial patterns in the temperature distribution. These real-time visual models will allow data center managers to tap in to human spatial pattern recognition, enable quicker reaction to any variance in operations, improving the power usage effectiveness, and ultimately the bottom line. Our software team is currently seeking DCIM software partners to bring this cutting-edge tool to data center manager end-users. If you are interested in a demo using your real data, or to open a dialog with our team, please contact Duke Hartman at duke.hartman@makai.com.
JOB POSTING: Engineering Technician / Diver Intern
Makai Ocean Engineering, Inc. is seeking a handy, fast-learning engineering technician & diver to assist in an ocean R&D project involving the design and testing of an underwater vehicle onsite at the Makai Research Pier. This is an excellent opportunity for a Junior or Senior college student to gain valuable work experience on an exciting project with a world-class engineering firm. Responsibilities will include:
- Provide diving support for cable vehicle testing at the Makai Research Pier, and possibly other locations.
- Fabricate mechanical components, test rigs, plumbing systems, etc.
- Assist in designing prototype tests and collect test data.
- Possibly produce AutoCAD or SolidWorks drawings.
- Other engineering / technician related tasks.
Qualifications that Makai is seeking include:
- SCUBA certification is required.
- A high level of mechanical aptitude is required; experience as a mechanic or technician is desirable.
- Knowledge of welding, plumbing, pumps, mechanical design and a mastery of an engineering workshop environment are desirable.
- Ability to adapt to changing requirements and work independently or with minimal supervision.
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office, AutoCAD and SolidWorks are desirable.
Location: Makai Research Pier, Waimanalo, HI
Duration: June 1st – Aug 15th 2012
Pay rate: $13/hour
POC: Duke Hartman
(808) 259-8871
duke.hartman@makai.com
New Web Application video for Makai Voyager 3D / 4D Visualization Software (by MakaiOceanEngineer)
A public report describing Lockheed Martin’s (with contribution from Makai) recent and substantial technical progress to date developing and validating the design, materials, and fabrication method for the future large-scale Cold Water Pipes. The Final Technical Report summarizing three years of work that ended in Dec. 2010 is now available on the US Dept. of Energy Information Bridge at the above link.
The Economist printed a brief article on the latest developments in OTEC, including Makai & Lockheed Martin’s work toward a 10MW offshore floating pilot plant. See http://www.makai.com/e-otec.htm for more on OTEC.
Hawaii is a world-class location for renewable energy research and implementation. Technologies being studied or implemented include: including ocean thermal energy conversion (OTEC), seawater air conditioning (SWAC), biofuels, solar, wind, and geothermal. The Natural Energy Laboratory of Hawaii Authority (www.nelha.org) is a particularly good location for much of this research.
