Dynamic Response Assessment of Floating Offshore Wind Turbine Mooring Systems with Different In-Line Tensioner Configurations Based on Fully Coupled Load Calculations

In-line tensioning technology has significantly reduced the cost barriers that previously hindered the expansion of the floating offshore wind industry. However, assessing the impact of in-line tensioners on the dynamic response of floating offshore wind turbines (FOWTs) lacks effectiveness, and the...

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Main Authors: Wenhua Li, Guanlin Du, Shanying Lin, Zhenju Chuang, Fei Wang
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Published: MDPI AG 2024-11-01
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2077-1312/12/12/2138
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Guanlin Du
Shanying Lin
Zhenju Chuang
Fei Wang
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Fei Wang
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description In-line tensioning technology has significantly reduced the cost barriers that previously hindered the expansion of the floating offshore wind industry. However, assessing the impact of in-line tensioners on the dynamic response of floating offshore wind turbines (FOWTs) lacks effectiveness, and the relevant mooring configuration specifications are not complete. Thus, a fully coupled calculation method is introduced in this paper to solve the relevant issues in mooring systems with in-line tensioners using a classic spar platform model. Three distinct design scenarios were selected to study the variation in mooring configurations of in-line tensioners along different mooring lines and at varied positions within each line. The potential occurrence of reverse tension phenomena was deliberated and assessed. We identified the varying tension patterns at the fairlead and in-line tensioner locations in mooring systems with in-line tensioners, and the influence of such variations on platform dynamics. The findings also demonstrate that the appropriate configuration of in-line tensioners should be selected to avoid the risk of reverse tension. This research has potential to contribute to the security and economy of the deployment of this emerging in-line mooring method.
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spelling doaj-art-2020dd3568b74a3d98005300eb82377b2024-12-27T14:33:03ZengMDPI AGJournal of Marine Science and Engineering2077-13122024-11-011212213810.3390/jmse12122138Dynamic Response Assessment of Floating Offshore Wind Turbine Mooring Systems with Different In-Line Tensioner Configurations Based on Fully Coupled Load CalculationsWenhua Li0Guanlin Du1Shanying Lin2Zhenju Chuang3Fei Wang4Marine Engineering College, Dalian Maritime University, Dalian 116026, ChinaMarine Engineering College, Dalian Maritime University, Dalian 116026, ChinaMarine Engineering College, Dalian Maritime University, Dalian 116026, ChinaNaval Architecture and Ocean Engineering College, Dalian Maritime University, Dalian 116026, ChinaNantong Liwei Machinery Co., Ltd., Nantong 226522, ChinaIn-line tensioning technology has significantly reduced the cost barriers that previously hindered the expansion of the floating offshore wind industry. However, assessing the impact of in-line tensioners on the dynamic response of floating offshore wind turbines (FOWTs) lacks effectiveness, and the relevant mooring configuration specifications are not complete. Thus, a fully coupled calculation method is introduced in this paper to solve the relevant issues in mooring systems with in-line tensioners using a classic spar platform model. Three distinct design scenarios were selected to study the variation in mooring configurations of in-line tensioners along different mooring lines and at varied positions within each line. The potential occurrence of reverse tension phenomena was deliberated and assessed. We identified the varying tension patterns at the fairlead and in-line tensioner locations in mooring systems with in-line tensioners, and the influence of such variations on platform dynamics. The findings also demonstrate that the appropriate configuration of in-line tensioners should be selected to avoid the risk of reverse tension. This research has potential to contribute to the security and economy of the deployment of this emerging in-line mooring method.https://www.mdpi.com/2077-1312/12/12/2138floating offshore wind turbine (FOWT)mooring systemin-line tensionerfully coupled load calculationsdynamic tensionreverse tension
spellingShingle Wenhua Li
Guanlin Du
Shanying Lin
Zhenju Chuang
Fei Wang
Dynamic Response Assessment of Floating Offshore Wind Turbine Mooring Systems with Different In-Line Tensioner Configurations Based on Fully Coupled Load Calculations
Journal of Marine Science and Engineering
floating offshore wind turbine (FOWT)
mooring system
in-line tensioner
fully coupled load calculations
dynamic tension
reverse tension
title Dynamic Response Assessment of Floating Offshore Wind Turbine Mooring Systems with Different In-Line Tensioner Configurations Based on Fully Coupled Load Calculations
title_full Dynamic Response Assessment of Floating Offshore Wind Turbine Mooring Systems with Different In-Line Tensioner Configurations Based on Fully Coupled Load Calculations
title_fullStr Dynamic Response Assessment of Floating Offshore Wind Turbine Mooring Systems with Different In-Line Tensioner Configurations Based on Fully Coupled Load Calculations
title_full_unstemmed Dynamic Response Assessment of Floating Offshore Wind Turbine Mooring Systems with Different In-Line Tensioner Configurations Based on Fully Coupled Load Calculations
title_short Dynamic Response Assessment of Floating Offshore Wind Turbine Mooring Systems with Different In-Line Tensioner Configurations Based on Fully Coupled Load Calculations
title_sort dynamic response assessment of floating offshore wind turbine mooring systems with different in line tensioner configurations based on fully coupled load calculations
topic floating offshore wind turbine (FOWT)
mooring system
in-line tensioner
fully coupled load calculations
dynamic tension
reverse tension
url https://www.mdpi.com/2077-1312/12/12/2138
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