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Experimental modelling of the dynamic behaviour of a spar buoy wind turbine

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  • Tomasicchio, Giuseppe Roberto
  • D'Alessandro, Felice
  • Avossa, Alberto Maria
  • Riefolo, Luigia
  • Musci, Elena
  • Ricciardelli, Francesco
  • Vicinanza, Diego

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This paper summarises the experience gained from wave basin experiments aimed at investigating the dynamic response of a spar buoy offshore wind turbine, under different wind and wave conditions. The tests were performed at the Danish Hydraulic Institute within the framework of the EU-Hydralab IV Integrated Infrastructure Initiative. The Froude-scaled model was subjected to regular and irregular waves, and to steady wind loads. Measurements were taken of hydrodynamics, displacements of the floating structure, wave induced forces at critical sections of the structure and at the mooring lines. First, free vibration tests were performed to obtain natural periods and damping ratios. Then, displacements, rotations, accelerations, and forces were measured under regular and irregular waves and three different wind conditions corresponding to cut-in, rated speed and cut-out. RAO, Statistical and spectral analyses were carried out to investigate the dynamic behaviour of the spar buoy wind turbine.

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  • Tomasicchio, Giuseppe Roberto & D'Alessandro, Felice & Avossa, Alberto Maria & Riefolo, Luigia & Musci, Elena & Ricciardelli, Francesco & Vicinanza, Diego, 2018. "Experimental modelling of the dynamic behaviour of a spar buoy wind turbine," Renewable Energy, Elsevier, vol. 127(C), pages 412-432.
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:renene:v:127:y:2018:i:c:p:412-432
    DOI: 10.1016/j.renene.2018.04.061
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