Modelling the vortex induced vibrations of sea fastened wind turbine towers using a wake oscillator

It is well known that for tall cylindrical structures under wind action, such as wind turbine towers, vortex induced vibrations (VIV) may occur. During the installation of offshore wind turbine towers there are different stages of transport where we might deal with VIV. The main objective of this thesis is to explore the possibility of modeling...

Modelling vortex-induced vibrations with a single wake oscillator coupled to both cross-flow and in-line motions

Vortex-induced vibration or as well-known as VIV is a phenomenon that has caught the attention of engineers along history. VIV is related to many engineering fields. In the offshore industry, it is of importance for risers that extract oil from the subsoil, and tethered anchors for floating units.<br/>The main aim of the thesis is to model the...

Scale test facility for measuring vortex induced vibrations

The main objective of this dissertation is to compare the small-scaled model test by the flume with the full-scaled model test carried out by the towing tank and to find out the differences between the test results and the test facilities to give proper suggestions for the design and operation on small-scaled testing facilities. <br/>The...