Monitoring
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AWS, Teamwork Technology, Portugal in 2004
Pico Plant, Azores, Portugal |
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Monitoring is a key activity to the advance of technologies, particularly at a pre-commercial stage. It is important to invest in research & development, establish numerical and experimental simulations, from tests in tanks to feasible technology. However, at the current state of development it is important to validate these experiences on a real scale. During the five years of existence of the WavEC, we have had the opportunity to acquire essential experience in the monitoring of the following different technologies: AWS Pilot Plant The AWS Pilot Plant of the Dutch company Teamwork Technology (2004) is a device to be completely submerged into 60m deep waters. This technology is called “point absorption” for its radial symmetry and thus capacity to absorb energy from all directions. This pilot plant was installed offshore Póvoa de Varzim in 2004. The WavEC collaborated in the installation and submersion process of the device and helped with the assessment procedure of its operation during the testing period, acquiring thus a significant experience with offshore technology.
OWC Pico Plant The European Pilot Plant of the Pico Island is a coastal Water Oscillating Column (OWC) device located on the Pico North coast with its natural energy concentrating character. The Plant was built in 1995 with European funding. Important recovery actions took place within a national funded programme DEMTEC (2004-2006).
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