4. Test equipment
The process of developing a new recovery system concept generally involves three main stages. The first is a preliminary evaluation stage. In good practice, this is based on mathematical and numerical modeling, and gives an idea of the machine's potential. If the results are encouraging, scale-model tests are carried out to validate the theoretical predictions. Finally, if this milestone is also successful, the last stage consists of sea trials of a full-scale prototype.
The remainder of this article describes the test equipment to be used in this second and third stage.
4.1 Pond tests
Basin testing enables us to study the response and performance of a structure under controlled environmental conditions.
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Conclusion
Bibliography
Events
European Wave and Tidal Energy Conference http://www.ewtec.org
International Conference on Ocean Energy
Websites
Directory
Organizations, associations
École Centrale de Nantes http://www.ec-nantes.fr
SEM-REV http://www.semrev.fr
France Energies Marines http://www.france-energies-marines.org
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