Hydrodynamic behaviour of floating wind turbines - Difference between linear and non-linear wave effects on wave induced fatigue loads in a spar-type floating wind turbine

Study to influence of non-linear wave effects on fatigue loads in a spar-type floating wind turbine (Hywind). Two studies are executed. One, a statistical analysis on suitable simulation duration and number of seeds required for accurate results. Two, a analysis of differences in fatigue loads due to linear versus non-linear waves.

Experimental low frequency mooring analysis of a floating offshore wind turbine

Previous research into floating offshore wind turbines consistently shows some manner of discrepancy between numerical and experimental simulations when it comes to low frequency forces and motions. A part of solving this issue is the generation of accurate data for the calibration and validation of the numerical models, needed because of the...