FloWave Ocean Energy Research Facility
The University of EdinburghEdinburgh
FloWave’s current University of Edinburgh pages describe a wave-and-current simulation tank for testing and developing novel ocean energy technologies. They publish a 25-metre-diameter, 2-metre-deep circular basin that creates repeatable waves and currents, with an Edinburgh information route.
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Key facts
- University of Edinburgh facility and information route
- FloWave’s current pages identify the FloWave Ocean Energy Research Facility at the University of Edinburgh, Max Born Crescent, King’s Buildings, Edinburgh, EH9 3BF, with published email and telephone information routes.
- Published circular-basin dimensions
- FloWave’s current page describes a 25-metre-diameter, 2-metre-deep circular basin that creates repeatable waves and currents.
Testing capabilities
Published wave-and-current simulation context
FloWave describes itself as a wave-and-current simulation tank for testing and developing novel ocean energy technologies.
Published scaled-prototype and academic-research context
FloWave states that it is used for testing scaled-down prototypes of new ocean technologies and for ocean-based academic research.
Equipment and published limits
| Specification | Published value | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| Published circular-basin dimensions | 25-metre diameter and 2-metre depth | FloWave’s page describes a circular basin with these dimensions. This is not a complete equipment inventory or a universal test-capacity statement. Confirm the applicable model, wave and current conditions, instrumentation, configuration, availability and terms directly with the facility. |
Access and contact
FloWave’s current contact page lists FloWave@ed.ac.uk and +44 (0)131 651 3555 at Max Born Crescent, King’s Buildings, Edinburgh, EH9 3BF. Treat these as information routes and confirm the applicable model, configuration, test scope, availability, price and lead time directly with the facility.
Facility contact
- Address
- Max Born Crescent, King’s Buildings
Edinburgh, EH9 3BF - FloWave@ed.ac.uk
- Telephone
- +44 (0)131 651 3555
- Website
- Official test house website
Standards and accreditation
Public information not available. Contact test facility provider for more information.
What to confirm with the facility
- Confirm the exact current model, wave and current conditions, instrumentation, configuration, test scope, reporting, availability, price and lead time directly with FloWave.
Before requesting a test
Public information not available. Contact test facility provider for more information.
Frequently asked questions
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Related testing facilities
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Further reading
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Sources and review
Arc reviewed FloWave’s current University of Edinburgh home and contact pages on 30 September 2026. They identify the named wave-and-current simulation facility, a published circular-basin description and Edinburgh information routes. The pages do not establish a complete equipment inventory, any particular model or operating condition, booking, availability, capacity, price, lead time or programme acceptance. Confirm the exact current configuration, scope and terms directly with FloWave.
Arc publishes this directory entry and does not operate the test facility. Suggest a correction to Arc with a supporting source.
Welcome to the FloWave Ocean Energy Research Facility
FloWave’s current University of Edinburgh home page is used for its published wave-and-current simulation, scaled-prototype and academic-research context, circular-basin dimensions, and an Edinburgh information route. It does not establish a complete equipment inventory, any particular model or operating condition, booking, availability, capacity, price, lead time or acceptance of a particular programme.
Contact | FloWave Ocean Energy Research Facility
FloWave’s current University of Edinburgh contact page is used for the named facility, Edinburgh address and published email and telephone information routes. It does not establish booking, availability, capacity, price, lead time, acceptance of a particular programme or suitability.