Natel has released a slideshow showing construction progress of the new hydraulic test facility. View the gallery below!
Pipes and elbows arrive. Natel’s new hydraulic testing facility will allow full-scale hydroEngines to be tested on-site in Alameda, CA.
Natel’s mechanical technicians Alex Conn, James Coyle, and Natan Jacobson install flanges onto the pipes.
The Natel team gathers to watch as the water tank is lowered into position.
Natel mechanical engineer Peder Aune and mechanical technicians Alex Conn, and Natan Jacobson guide the tank into position.
CEO Gia Schneider and mechatronics engineer Kevin Lowe inspect the new tank.
Director, operations Katie McKinstry, mechanical engineer Sean Hennessee, and mechanical technician James Coyle mark the location of the water pump and motor.
Mechatronics engineer Kevin Lowe and mechanical technicians Alex Conn and Natan Jacobson inspect the water pump.
Hydraulic testing facility motor and water pump.
Mechanical technician Tristan Nillo positions the water pipes.
Mechanical technicians Alex Conn and Tristan Nillo position the water pipes.
Mechanical technicians Tristan Nillo and James Coyle wire the pump motor for a test.
The hydraulic test facility with bypass pipe installed.
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