Numerical Assessment of Galloping for VTS Cross-Sections

Master Thesis (2026)
Author(s)

T.J. Toutenburg (TU Delft - Mechanical Engineering)

Contributor(s)

A. Metrikine – Mentor (TU Delft - Offshore Engineering)

Niels Mallon – Mentor (Allseas Engineering)

Faculty
Mechanical Engineering
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Publication Year
2026
Language
English
Graduation Date
19-03-2026
Awarding Institution
Delft University of Technology
Programme
Offshore and Dredging Engineering
Faculty
Mechanical Engineering
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Abstract

This repository presents a numerical study on the galloping behaviour of Vertical Transport System (VTS) cross-sections for deep-sea mining applications. A quasi-steady 3DOF time-domain model is used to assess the stability of two project-specific cross-sections and to evaluate the influence of added-mass modelling on predicted onset and response amplitude. The work provides an early-stage screening framework for identifying inflow orientations that may be susceptible to galloping-type instabilities.

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