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Analysis of the Effects of the Location of Passive Control Devices on the Platform of a Floating Wind Turbine

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  • Antonio Galán-Lavado

    (Faculty of Physics, University Complutense of Madrid, 28040 Madrid, Spain)

  • Matilde Santos

    (Institute of Knowledge Technology, University Complutense of Madrid, 28040 Madrid, Spain)

Abstract

Floating offshore wind turbines (FOWT) are subjected to strong loads, mainly due to wind and waves. These disturbances cause undesirable vibrations that affect the structure of these devices, increasing the fatigue and reducing its energy efficiency. Among others, a possible way to enhance the performance of these wind energy devices installed in deep waters is to combine them with other marine energy systems, which may, in addition, improve its stability. The purpose of this work is to analyze the effects that installing some devices on the platform of a barge-type wind turbine have on the vibrations of the structure. To do so, two passive control devices, TMD (Tuned Mass Damper), have been installed on the platform of the floating device, with different positions and orientations. TMDs are usually installed in the nacelle or in the tower, which imposes space, weight, and size hard constraints. An analysis has been carried out, using the FAST software model of the NREL-5MW FOWT. The results of the suppression rate of the tower top displacement and the platform pitch have been obtained for different locations of the structural control devices. They have been compared with the system without TMD. As a conclusion, it is possible to say that these passive devices can improve the stability of the FOWT and reduce the vibrations of the marine turbine. However, it is indispensable to carry out a previous analysis to find the optimal orientation and position of the TMDs on the platform.

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  • Antonio Galán-Lavado & Matilde Santos, 2021. "Analysis of the Effects of the Location of Passive Control Devices on the Platform of a Floating Wind Turbine," Energies, MDPI, vol. 14(10), pages 1-19, May.
    • Handle: RePEc:gam:jeners:v:14:y:2021:i:10:p:2850-:d:555140
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