Hydro-elasticity of a Bulge Wave Energy Converter in the 2D Frank Close-Fit Method

Hydro-elasticity is important in the evaluation of a category of wave energy converters (WEC). In this paper, the hydro-elastic response of a bulge wave energy converter is examined by the implementation of a two-dimensional potential theory. The numerical implementation of the Frank Close-Fit method (FCFM) defines hydrodynamic coefficients and...

3D motion compensation for an offshore crane: Assessing the feasibility for wind turbine maintenance

When working offshore on a floating vessel, the vessel will be subjected to wave induced motions and with a moving crane tip, a suspended load can start to swing. When the motions of the load become too large, the operation is interrupted. Alternatives such as jack-ups, function as a fixed platform to which the crane is attached, therefore...