Load simulation and local dynamics of support structures for offshore wind turbines

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• Cord Böker

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• Lehrbücher
• Universitätslehrbücher

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The installation of the German offshore test field alpha ventus in the North Sea signifies a new era for offshore wind energy. Driven by European renewable energy targets and improved technology reliability, offshore wind has evolved into a multi-billion euro market attracting diverse stakeholders. This sector is poised for rapid growth over the next decade. To facilitate large-scale deployment of offshore wind turbines, innovative, lightweight, safe, and cost-effective support structures are essential. In the challenging conditions of the North Sea, particularly at depths of 30 meters and more, braced or lattice support structures such as tripods or jackets are favored. Understanding the dynamic interplay between these support structures and their internal dynamics with the wind turbine is vital for reliable and cost-effective design. This thesis introduces a novel analysis approach that considers the entire offshore wind turbine, including the rotor nacelle assembly, tower, and substructure. This is accomplished by integrating Poseidon, a finite element code developed by the author for simulating lattice offshore support structures, with the widely-used wind turbine simulation code Flex5, available through the Endowed Chair of Wind Energy at the University of Stuttgart.

• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2010