Carnegie is pleased to announce that the test results from its onshore purpose built CETO test rig are in-line with expectations, with the commercial-design CETO 2 prototypes delivering sustained water pressure at 6800kPa (approximately 1000psi) as predicted by previous design modelling.
The CETO onshore test rig mimics the stroke movement that the CETO pump unit will undergo when deployed in the ocean. It accommodates two pumps and is able to be used for proof-of-concept pump testing, pre-deployment performance testing and component life and reliability testing. The latter encompasses the ability to carry out accelerated life component testing in parallel with in-sea trials. An image of the onshore test rig is shown below.
In-sea trials of the CETO II technology continue and the Company is still on track to have a small array of CETO II units will be operating off Fremantle by the end of 2008. These final aspects of development will allow CETO to be commercial-ready in 2009 as previously advised.
An example of the output of the testing of the CETO 2 pumps on the onshore test rig is include below showing sustained achievement of pressures in excess of 6800kPa (approximately 1000psi) the pressure required for reverse osmosis desalination.
Discussions with stakeholders of potential commercial CETO projects also continue in parallel with the achievement of technical milestone progress. Potential sites are being assessed throughout the southern states of Australia and internationally.
