Computations and measurements of the global drag force on a Tension-Leg Platform
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DOI: 10.1016/j.oceaneng.2021.109710
Abstract: Abstract We present experimental and computational results for the global drag force on a model Tension-Leg Platform (TLP) in uniform current for various values of the Reynolds number in the subcritical regime (Re = 1… read more here.
Keywords: global drag; drag force; leg platform; tension leg ... See more keywords
An experimental study on transporting a free-float capable tension leg platform for a 10 MW wind turbine in waves
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DOI: 10.1016/j.renene.2021.08.009
Abstract: Abstract The paper presents the towing tests of CENTEC-TLP, a state-of-the-art free-float capable tension leg platform supporting a 10 MW wind turbine. The platform's design process and the overall dynamic behaviour was previously described in the… read more here.
Keywords: leg platform; capable tension; free float; tension leg ... See more keywords