Development and analysis of a combined tuned mass and tuned liquid damping system in a barge-like floating wind turbine structure

As offshore wind turbines are moving further from the coast, floating wind turbines are being considered. These structures need to be able to endure high dynamic loads while remaining as still as possible in order to minimize internal stresses and maximize the efficiency of the turbine. To find ways to combat large responses, the effectiveness...

Location optimized hybrid damping for one-dimensional flexible structures

Damping vibrations of flexible structures is a subject of importance in several industries, as the aerospace and high-tech industry. Especially when the ratio of damping over weight needs to be high. In literature optimization of this ratio is achieved in several manners, through optimization of individual damping methods, ie. active and passive...