Aalborg University has successfully concluded a comprehensive week-long testing in a wave basin, validating the groundbreaking design of a new 15 MW floating wind power platform and mooring system.
The scaled model was subjected to a high number of load cases including simultaneous waves, current and wind forces. The results verified extensive analyses made both with computer program Orcaflex and 3DFloat.
The design, developed by the Swedish company Windeed, focuses on achieving a remarkably low weight without compromising structural integrity. Through innovative engineering strategies, the platform minimizes exposure to forces from waves, particularly by mitigating slamming forces and reducing the dynamic buoyancy forces with a strategically small water plane area.
Bertil Moritz, CEO of Windeed, expressed his satisfaction with the results, stating, "We are pleased to verify that it is possible to create a low-weight floater that is simultaneously highly immune to violent hydrodynamic forces — a physical contradiction that Windeed has successfully resolved."
One standout feature of the Windeed design is its modularization, featuring easily assembled hinged couplings. This not only simplifies the assembly process but also contributes to a reduction in internal forces. The results from the tank tests unequivocally demonstrate low accelerations, minimal heel angles in global motions, and correspondingly low stresses on the structure.
The success of this tank test marks a significant milestone in the development of floating wind energy solutions, showcasing Windeed's commitment to pushing the boundaries of design and engineering in the renewable energy sector.
For further information, please contact:
Bertil Moritz
bertil.moritz@windeed.se
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