On the importance of nonlinear hydrostatic stiffness of offshore floating wind turbine platforms
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DOI: 10.1016/j.apor.2021.102730
Abstract: Abstract Offshore floating wind turbines are widely recognized as promising renewable energy devices capable of harnessing wind energy in deep water. In addition to mooring lines, hydrostatic stiffness of the floating platform plays a key… read more here.
Keywords: wind; offshore floating; hydrostatic stiffness; floating wind ... See more keywords
A numerical study on the angle of attack to the blade of a horizontal-axis offshore floating wind turbine under static and dynamic yawed conditions
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DOI: 10.1016/j.energy.2018.11.082
Abstract: Abstract The offshore floating wind turbines (OFWT) inevitably experience yawed flows, which result in fluctuations in the angle of attacks (AOAs) of the airfoils and therefore considerably impact the aerodynamics. In this paper, the AOA… read more here.
Keywords: yawed conditions; static dynamic; blade horizontal; effect ... See more keywords
An overview for offshore floating photovoltaic structures and their fluid dynamic issues
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DOI: 10.1063/5.0272574
Abstract: Floating photovoltaic (FPV) power generation technology in freshwater has addressed some of the limitations of traditional land-based photovoltaics and has seen rapid development over the past decade. Meanwhile, the application of FPV in marine environments… read more here.
Keywords: fluid dynamic; photovoltaic structures; floating photovoltaic; paper ... See more keywords
A new interpretation for the non-stationary behavior of offshore floating structures under complex environmental conditions
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DOI: 10.1063/5.0278223
Abstract: With the increasing operational water depth, the non-stationary behavior of offshore floating structures has attracted significant attention. However, current detection methods for this behavior rely heavily on subjective judgment, limiting the understanding of motion mechanisms… read more here.
Keywords: stationary behavior; behavior offshore; non stationary; offshore floating ... See more keywords
A simulation study of hypervelocity jet underwater: physical protection design of offshore floating nuclear power plant against light torpedo threats
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DOI: 10.1080/00223131.2024.2424522
Abstract: ABSTRACT An offshore floating nuclear power plant (OFNP), located approximately 30 km from the shore, incorporates lessons learned from the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant Accident. To develop a robust nuclear power plant, ‘security by design’… read more here.
Keywords: nuclear power; power plant; offshore floating; hypervelocity ... See more keywords
Design of a robust physical protection system for offshore floating nuclear power plants against ship-boarding threats: (1) Vital Area Identifications
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DOI: 10.1080/00223131.2025.2520424
Abstract: ABSTRACT Offshore Floating Nuclear Power Plants (OFNP) are anticipated to enhance nuclear safety based on lessons from the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant accident while promoting the peaceful use of nuclear energy through offshore installations.… read more here.
Keywords: ship boarding; power plants; nuclear power; floating nuclear ... See more keywords
Safety assessment study of a planned offshore floating platform pipelaying test
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DOI: 10.1080/17445302.2018.1433773
Abstract: ABSTRACT Serving as the most important component of a subsea production system, marine risers are one of the weakest and vulnerable marine structures. Therefore, the offshore pipelaying installation operation has been drawing more and more… read more here.
Keywords: safety assessment; offshore floating; planned offshore; study planned ... See more keywords
Design of a Wheel-Pulp Multiplexed Amphibious Robot for Offshore Floating Photovoltaic System Application
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DOI: 10.1109/jsen.2024.3519868
Abstract: The maintenance of offshore floating photovoltaic (PV) system poses considerable challenges. This article proposes a novel amphibious robot with a wheel-and-leg hybrid design, which combines the advantages of wheeled and legged robots and allows for… read more here.
Keywords: system; amphibious robot; floating photovoltaic; photovoltaic system ... See more keywords
A Low-Order Model for Offshore Floating Vertical Axis Wind Turbine Aerodynamics
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DOI: 10.1109/tia.2016.2606088
Abstract: Vertical-axis wind turbines (VAWTs) are an attractive economical solution for a deep offshore floating application with their inherent desirable design characteristics. A low-order model is described in this paper that can be utilized for the… read more here.
Keywords: axis wind; offshore floating; low order; model ... See more keywords
Study on Mooring Design and Hydrodynamic Performance of Floating Offshore Wind Turbines with CFRP Mooring Lines
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DOI: 10.3390/buildings15203734
Abstract: To address the issues of traditional mooring lines, such as high self-weight, low strength, and poor durability, Carbon-Fiber-Reinforced Polymer (CFRP) was investigated as a material for mooring lines of offshore floating wind turbines, aiming to… read more here.
Keywords: cfrp mooring; floating wind; mooring lines; steel ... See more keywords
Experimental Investigation of the Movement of an Offshore Floating Platform in Straight Wind, Tornadic Wind, and Downburst Conditions
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DOI: 10.3390/en14072020
Abstract: There is growing interest in multi-purpose offshore floating platforms that: harvest energy from the sun, wind, water, and waves; desalinize water; host agriculture and aquaculture; and house residents. While there are some basic commonalities with… read more here.
Keywords: movement; downburst conditions; experimental investigation; investigation movement ... See more keywords