The long-term probability distributions of a spar-type and a semisubmersible-type offshore floating wind turbine response are calculated for surge, heave, and pitch motions along with the side-to-side, fore–aft, and yaw tower base bending moments. The transfer functions for surge, heave, and pitch motions for both spar-type and semisubmersible-type floaters are obtained using the fast code and the results are also compared with the results obtained in an experimental study. The long-term predictions of the most probable maximum values of motion amplitudes are used for design purposes, so as to guarantee the safety of the floating wind turbines against overturning in high waves and wind speed. The long-term distribution is carried out using North Atlantic wave data and the short-term floating wind turbine responses are represented using Rayleigh distributions. The transfer functions are used in the procedure to calculate the variances of the short-term responses. The results obtained for both spar-type and semisubmersible-type offshore floating wind turbine are compared, and the study will be helpful in the assessments of the long-term availability and economic performance of the spar-type and semisubmersible-type offshore floating wind turbine.
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Comparison of Spar and Semisubmersible Floater Concepts of Offshore Wind Turbines Using Long-Term Analysis
Hasan Bagbanci
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Hasan Bagbanci
Centre for Marine Technology and
Ocean Engineering,
Instituto Superior Técnico,
Universidade de Lisboa,
Avenida Rovisco Pais,
Lisbon 1049-001, Portugal
e-mail: hasan.bagbanci@centec.tecnico.ulisboa.pt
Ocean Engineering,
Instituto Superior Técnico,
Universidade de Lisboa,
Avenida Rovisco Pais,
Lisbon 1049-001, Portugal
e-mail: hasan.bagbanci@centec.tecnico.ulisboa.pt
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D. Karmakar
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D. Karmakar
Centre for Marine Technology and
Ocean Engineering,
Instituto Superior Técnico,
Universidade de Lisboa,
Avenida Rovisco Pais,
Lisbon 1049-001, Portugal
e-mail: debabrata.karmakar@centec.tecnico.ulisboa.pt
Ocean Engineering,
Instituto Superior Técnico,
Universidade de Lisboa,
Avenida Rovisco Pais,
Lisbon 1049-001, Portugal
e-mail: debabrata.karmakar@centec.tecnico.ulisboa.pt
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C. Guedes Soares
C. Guedes Soares
Centre for Marine Technology and
Ocean Engineering,
Instituto Superior Técnico,
Universidade de Lisboa,
Avenida Rovisco Pais,
Lisbon 1049-001, Portugal
e-mail: c.guedes.soares@centec.tecnico.ulisboa.pt
Ocean Engineering,
Instituto Superior Técnico,
Universidade de Lisboa,
Avenida Rovisco Pais,
Lisbon 1049-001, Portugal
e-mail: c.guedes.soares@centec.tecnico.ulisboa.pt
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Hasan Bagbanci
Centre for Marine Technology and
Ocean Engineering,
Instituto Superior Técnico,
Universidade de Lisboa,
Avenida Rovisco Pais,
Lisbon 1049-001, Portugal
e-mail: hasan.bagbanci@centec.tecnico.ulisboa.pt
Ocean Engineering,
Instituto Superior Técnico,
Universidade de Lisboa,
Avenida Rovisco Pais,
Lisbon 1049-001, Portugal
e-mail: hasan.bagbanci@centec.tecnico.ulisboa.pt
D. Karmakar
Centre for Marine Technology and
Ocean Engineering,
Instituto Superior Técnico,
Universidade de Lisboa,
Avenida Rovisco Pais,
Lisbon 1049-001, Portugal
e-mail: debabrata.karmakar@centec.tecnico.ulisboa.pt
Ocean Engineering,
Instituto Superior Técnico,
Universidade de Lisboa,
Avenida Rovisco Pais,
Lisbon 1049-001, Portugal
e-mail: debabrata.karmakar@centec.tecnico.ulisboa.pt
C. Guedes Soares
Centre for Marine Technology and
Ocean Engineering,
Instituto Superior Técnico,
Universidade de Lisboa,
Avenida Rovisco Pais,
Lisbon 1049-001, Portugal
e-mail: c.guedes.soares@centec.tecnico.ulisboa.pt
Ocean Engineering,
Instituto Superior Técnico,
Universidade de Lisboa,
Avenida Rovisco Pais,
Lisbon 1049-001, Portugal
e-mail: c.guedes.soares@centec.tecnico.ulisboa.pt
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Contributed by the Ocean, Offshore, and Arctic Engineering Division of ASME for publication in the JOURNAL OF OFFSHORE MECHANICS AND ARCTIC ENGINEERING. Manuscript received October 3, 2013; final manuscript received August 1, 2015; published online September 7, 2015. Assoc. Editor: Solomon Yim.
J. Offshore Mech. Arct. Eng. Dec 2015, 137(6): 061601 (10 pages)
Published Online: September 7, 2015
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October 3, 2013
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August 1, 2015
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Bagbanci, H., Karmakar, D., and Guedes Soares, C. (September 7, 2015). "Comparison of Spar and Semisubmersible Floater Concepts of Offshore Wind Turbines Using Long-Term Analysis." ASME. J. Offshore Mech. Arct. Eng. December 2015; 137(6): 061601. https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4031312
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