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Home›R&D›Extreme Storm Probably Sinks Sway’s Test Model (Norway)
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November 29, 2011 · about 15 years ago

Extreme Storm Probably Sinks Sway’s Test Model (Norway)

The down-scaled 1:6 test model met full scale extreme weather and probably sank during last night’s extreme storm “Berit”. Once the turbine has been located and recovered the time to repair it will be assessed. Even though the effect of the extreme storm “Berit” would not be a problem for a full sca

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The down-scaled 1:6 test model met full scale extreme weather and probably sank during last night’s extreme storm “Berit”.

Once the turbine has been located and recovered the time to repair it will be assessed. Even though the effect of the extreme storm “Berit” would not be a problem for a full scale turbine this incident will certainly give the developers important and valuable experience.

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Offshore WIND staff, November 29, 2011; Image: sway

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