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Tidal Generator Test Underwater Reveals Turbine Insights

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  • David Mummery swam in a fast-flowing Highland river to test tidal-generator concepts.
  • He tied a tight cord across the river before entering the rapids.
  • While submerged, he visualized how a turbine could interact with the turbulent water.
  • Mummery said the turbine could change lives for people in coastal communities.
  • He emphasized that feeling the water directly offers insights beyond mathematical calculations.