Flexible riser basin tests at MARIN

In September 2015 Marin has been busy with the preparation of the model basin tests with the flexible riser. Their approach and test limitations were discussed during a fruitful meeting with the Blue Mining partners in April. The model is nearly finished and is instrumented with 52 FBGs. Bending moments (Mx,My) at 13 locations will be derived from these sensors.

The test campaign started October 5th 2015. Five days (double shifts) were been scheduled.  It is likely, that up to Wednesday we will be busy with the set-up and QA checks.