Abstract
The variation in simulated monopile substructure loads is quantified by validating an aero-hydro-servo-elastic design tool with offshore foundation load measurements. A three bladed 3.6MW pitch controlled variable speed wind turbine for offshore monopile foundations is modeled in the HAWC2 simulation code. A flexible soil model is included in the analysis. Fatigue loads analysis is performed for both the dynamic simulations and on-site foundation strain measurements. The wind farm wake effects on the monopile fatigue loads is also examined and compared with load measurements. Potential discrepancies between simulated loads and measurements are detailed and explained.
| Original language | English |
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| Journal | Proceedings of the International Offshore and Polar Engineering Conference |
| Pages (from-to) | 119-125 |
| ISSN | 1098-6189 |
| Publication status | Published - 2013 |
| Event | 23rd International Offshore and Polar Engineering - Anchorage, United States Duration: 30 Jun 2013 → 5 Jul 2013 Conference number: 23 |
Conference
| Conference | 23rd International Offshore and Polar Engineering |
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| Number | 23 |
| Country/Territory | United States |
| City | Anchorage |
| Period | 30/06/2013 → 05/07/2013 |
Keywords
- Loads validation
- Offshore wind turbines
- Uncertainty quantification
- Strain measurements