Influence of heave plates on the dynamics of a floating offshore wind turbine in waves
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DOI: 10.1007/s00773-020-00728-3
Abstract: This paper presents an analysis of the effects of heave plates with large skirts on the dynamics of a semi-submersible FOWT in waves. The analysis was based on a preliminary hull configuration envisaged for Brazilian… read more here.
Keywords: heave plates; offshore wind; floating offshore; plates dynamics ... See more keywords
CFD approach to heave damping of spar with heave plates with experimental validation
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DOI: 10.1016/j.apor.2020.102517
Abstract: Abstract Spar, tension leg platform, and semi-submersibles use heave plates to reduce heave response by increasing heave damping and added mass. Conventional practice is to use a linear damping ratio, which is typically obtained from… read more here.
Keywords: damping added; added mass; heave plates; heave damping ... See more keywords