Mooring cable tension is a crucial parameter for evaluating the safety and reliability of a floating platform mooring system.The real-time mooring tension in an actual marine environment has always been essential data...Mooring cable tension is a crucial parameter for evaluating the safety and reliability of a floating platform mooring system.The real-time mooring tension in an actual marine environment has always been essential data that mooring system designers aim to acquire.To address the need for long-term continuous monitoring of mooring tension in deep-sea marine environments,this paper presents a mooring cable tension monitoring method based on the principle of direct mechanical measurement.The developed tension monitoring sensors were installed and applied in the mooring system of the"Yongle"scientific experimental platform.Over the course of one year,a substantial amount of in-situ tension monitoring data was obtained.Under wave heights of up to 1.24 m,the mooring tension on the floating platform reached 16.5 tons.Through frequency domain and time domain analysis,the spectral characteristics of mooring tension,including waveinduced force,slow drift force,and mooring cable elastic restoring force,were determined.The mooring cable elastic restoring force frequency was approximately half of that of the wave signal.Due to the characteristics of the hinge connection structure of the dual module floating platform,under some specific working conditions the wave-induced force was the maximum of the three different frequency forces,and restoring force was the smallest.展开更多
A numerical study of linear wave scattering over a floating platform has been simulated by an efficient numericalmodel in this letter.The non-hydrostatic model is used to simulate the free surface and the uneven botto...A numerical study of linear wave scattering over a floating platform has been simulated by an efficient numericalmodel in this letter.The non-hydrostatic model is used to simulate the free surface and the uneven bottom.For thesolid body modelling,the immersed boundary method(IBM)is implemented by introducing a virtual boundaryforce into the momentum equations to emulate the boundary conditions.This implementation enhances theability of the model to simulate interactions between waves and floating structures.A numerical case involvingwave interactions with a floating platform is studied to validate the numerical model.By simulating the wavepropagation,the numerical model captures the variation of the wave scattering very well,which verifies theperformance of the numerical model and the robust strategy of the IBM.展开更多
Offshore wind farm construction is nowadays state of the art in the wind power generation technology.However,deep water areas with huge amount of wind energy require innovative floating platforms to arrange and instal...Offshore wind farm construction is nowadays state of the art in the wind power generation technology.However,deep water areas with huge amount of wind energy require innovative floating platforms to arrange and install wind turbines in order to harness wind energy and generate electricity.The conventional floating offshore wind turbine system is typically in the state of force imbalance due to the unique sway characteristics caused by the unfixed foundation and the high center of gravity of the platform.Therefore,a floating wind farm for 3×3 barge array platforms with shared mooring system is presented here to increase stability for floating platform.The NREL 5 MW wind turbine and ITI Energy barge reference model is taken as a basis for this work.Furthermore,the unsteady aerodynamic load solution model of the floating wind turbine is established considering the tip loss,hub loss and dynamic stall correction based on the blade element momentum(BEM)theory.The second development of AQWA is realized by FORTRAN programming language,and aerodynamic-hydrodynamic-Mooring coupled dynamics model is established to realize the algorithm solution of the model.Finally,the 6 degrees of freedom(DOF)dynamic response of single barge platform and barge array under extreme sea condition considering the coupling effect of wind and wave were observed and investigated in detail.The research results validate the feasibility of establishing barge array floating wind farm,and provide theoretical basis for further research on new floating wind farm.展开更多
In this paper, the impact analysis of air gap concerning the parameters of mooring system for the semi-submersible platform is conducted. It is challenging to simulate the wave, current and wind loads of a platform ba...In this paper, the impact analysis of air gap concerning the parameters of mooring system for the semi-submersible platform is conducted. It is challenging to simulate the wave, current and wind loads of a platform based on a model test simultaneously. Furthermore, the dynamic equivalence between the truncated and full-depth mooring system is still a tuff work. However, the wind and current loads can be tested accurately in wind tunnel model. Furthermore, the wave can be simulated accurately in wave tank test. The full-scale mooring system and the all environment loads can be simulated accurately by using the numerical model based on the model tests simultaneously. In this paper, the air gap response of a floating platform is calculated based on the results of tunnel test and wave tank. Meanwhile, full-scale mooring system, the wind, wave and current load can be considered simultaneously. In addition, a numerical model of the platform is tuned and validated by ANSYS AQWA according to the model test results. With the support of the tuned numerical model, seventeen simulation cases about the presented platform are considered to study the wave, wind, and current loads simultaneously. Then, the impact analysis studies of air gap motion regarding the length, elasticity, and type of the mooring line are performed in the time domain under the beam wave, head wave, and oblique wave conditions.展开更多
Offshore oil and gas development plays an important part in the global energy sector.Offshore platforms and flexible pipes are the key equipments in the whole offshore oil and gas development system.Because of the ran...Offshore oil and gas development plays an important part in the global energy sector.Offshore platforms and flexible pipes are the key equipments in the whole offshore oil and gas development system.Because of the randomness and uncertainty of wave and current loads in the ocean environment,the structural design and mechanical analysis of the marine equipment can be highly complicated.Therefore,this paper reviews the recent works of the theoretical model,numerical simulation,and experimental test in three research areas:hydrodynamic analysis of offshore platforms,structural mechanics analysis of flexible pipe and cable,and monitoring technology of offshore floating structures under marine loads.By analyzing their main research methods and key technical difficulties,this paper provides theoretical basis and technical support for the reliability engineering application of offshore platforms and flexible pipelines.Also,China is relatively backward in the design of marine floating platform,the design,analysis and testing of flexible pipeline and cable,as well as the marine equipment prototype monitoring technology research.Calling for breakthroughs at the earliest possible stage in the above fields,prime research should be focused on and strategic planning should be made to deal with“key areas and stranglehold problems”.It is of great significance for the development of China's deep-sea energy and resource development of independent technology and on time to achieve the“carbon peak”national strategic objectives.展开更多
This paper presents an overview of the recent developments in hybrid wind-wave energy.With the focus on floating concepts,the possible configurations introduced in the literature are categorized and depicted,and the m...This paper presents an overview of the recent developments in hybrid wind-wave energy.With the focus on floating concepts,the possible configurations introduced in the literature are categorized and depicted,and the main conclusions obtained from the references are summarized.Moreover,offshore wind and wave resources are discussed in terms of complementarity and supplementarity,offering a new perspective to developing hybrid wind-wave energy systems that look for synergies not limited to maximizing power output.Then,the feasibility of the concepts under development is discussed in detail,with focus on technical feasibility,dynamic feasibility and limitations of the methods employed.The hybrid configurations that surpassed the experimental validation phase are highlighted,and the experimental results are summarized.By compiling more than 40 floating wind turbine concepts,new relations are drawn between power,wind turbine dimensions,platforms’draft and displacement,which are further related to the payload allowance of the units to accommodate wave devices and onboard power take-off systems.Bearing in mind that it is a challenge to model the exact dynamics of hybrid floating wind-wave platforms,this paper elucidates the current research gaps,limitations and future trends in the field.Lastly,based on the overview and topics discussed,several major conclusions are drawn concerning hybrid synergies,dynamics and hydrodynamics of hybrid platforms,feasibility of concepts,among other regards.展开更多
The development of very large floating structures(VLFSs)through the integration of multiple modules linked by connectors has resulted in a sophisticated multi-oscillator system.These flexible connectors are crucial to...The development of very large floating structures(VLFSs)through the integration of multiple modules linked by connectors has resulted in a sophisticated multi-oscillator system.These flexible connectors are crucial to the stability and safety of the entire system,as they accommodate the dynamic interactions between the modules.The versatility of such complex configuration platforms,enhanced by multi-directional connectors,allows for a wide range of engineering applications owing to their adaptability in assembly and arrangement.In this study,a dynamic model within the frequency domain is meticulously constructed by linear wave and dynamic theories.This model facilitates a detailed hydrodynamic response analysis of complex configuration platforms,specifically those composed of triangular modules.The introduction of power flow theory further elucidates the coupling mechanisms and energy transmission effects within multi-directional connectors,offering valuable insights for the preliminary design layout of these platforms.Moreover,the research delves into the optimization of the stiffness configuration of the connectors.An optimization model is established via the linear weighted sum method,which considers the motion responses of the modules and the loads borne by the connectors.The genetic algorithm(GA)is employed to refine the stiffness configuration of the connectors with three-directional layout.This comprehensive approach not only enhances the understanding of the hydrodynamic behavior of VLFSs but also provides a methodological framework for optimizing their structural design.These findings are expected to significantly contribute to the field of marine engineering and inform the development of more robust and efficient VLFSs for various applications.展开更多
1.Introduction As China’s first floating production platform in ultra-deepwater,the“Deep Sea No.1”energy station is a milestone in China’s deepwater resource utilization.The energy station is located in the LS17-2...1.Introduction As China’s first floating production platform in ultra-deepwater,the“Deep Sea No.1”energy station is a milestone in China’s deepwater resource utilization.The energy station is located in the LS17-2 gas field,150 km off the southeast coast of Hainan Island,China.It is a semi-submersible platform(Fig.1)with a displacement of 101 thousand tonnes and an operational draft of 35 to 40 m.The platform is permanently moored in 1422 m water by 16 chain-polyester-chain mooring lines in a 4×4 pattern,and six steel catenary risers(SCRs)are attached to the platform.It is the world’s first and only semi-submersible platform with the function of condensate storage,so it can be regarded as a floating production storage and offloading(FPSO)unit.With the ability to produce 3 billion m3 of natural gas each year(enough for over 10 million families),the Deep Sea No.1 energy station is a key step toward China’s energy independence.The LS17-2 gas field,where the Deep Sea No.1 energy station is located,was discovered in 2014.Plans for its development were made in 2015,followed by research and a preliminary design.Deep Sea No.1 went into operation on June 25,2021,and will operate onsite continuously without dry-docking for 30 years.展开更多
The typical industry practice for Tension Leg Platform （TLP） design focuses on a conventional short-term design recipe, which assumes that an N-year design environment leads to an N-year response. In the response-ba...The typical industry practice for Tension Leg Platform （TLP） design focuses on a conventional short-term design recipe, which assumes that an N-year design environment leads to an N-year response. In the response-based design method, the TLP is designed to withstand N-year responses rather than respond to N-year environmental conditions. In this paper, we present an overview and a general procedure for the response-based design method and use a case study to compare the critical TLP responses between the two methods. The results of our comparison show that the conventional short-term design method often contains an element of conservatism and that the response-based design method can reduce the design conditions and thereby achieve cost savings.展开更多
ωOne approach to support floating tidal current turbines is by using a moored catamaran, a barge type platform.Considering its low draft, one might expect that it performs best at typical straits with sea states of s...ωOne approach to support floating tidal current turbines is by using a moored catamaran, a barge type platform.Considering its low draft, one might expect that it performs best at typical straits with sea states of small wavelets to small waves. The problem is that the high rotational motion responses of the catamaran due to wave loads tend to reduce the turbine performance. This paper looks for a possibility to deteriorate these rotational responses by introducing a platform with four buoyant legs referred to as a quad-spar considering its good stability performance.The platforms are moored by four catenary cables as their mooring system. The motion response modeling was undertaken by Computational Fluid Dynamic(CFD) simulation based on three-dimensional potential flow theory.Considering sea states of straits with typical tidal current energy potentials, the environmental load was set on random wave with the significant wave height, Hs, of about 0.09 to 1.5 m and the wave period, T, of about 1.5 to 6 s corresponding to the wave frequency,, of about 1.1 to 4.2 rad/s. This study found that lower motion responses can be satisfied by the quad-spar, in which its yaw, roll and pitch responses are on average about 5%, 44%, and 38%,respectively, compared to those of the catamaran. This result indicates that the quad-spar is more effective in reducing rotational motion responses needed to keep a high performance of the tidal current energy system.展开更多
Floating wind-aquaculture platforms are drawing increasing attention from the academic and engineering communities due to their potential to fully exploit and utilize marine space and its resources.However,these platf...Floating wind-aquaculture platforms are drawing increasing attention from the academic and engineering communities due to their potential to fully exploit and utilize marine space and its resources.However,these platforms integrate both the hydrodynamics and aerodynamics of floating wind turbines and aqua-culture cages,making their mechanical properties more complex.This study aims to evaluate the effects of three different hydrodynamic and aerodynamic damping components on and the contribution of the stochastic environmental loads to the dynamic response of a floating wind-aquaculture platform.A cou-pled hydro-aero-servo method is established.Decay and forced oscillation tests of the platform in still water are firstly numerically performed,followed by simulation of the dynamic behavior under different combinations of environmental loads,including the fluctuating wind load of the blades,stochastic wave excitation forces on the floating body and viscous force of the aquaculture cage system.The aerodynamic damping of the wind turbine and the hydrodynamic damping of the floating body are dominant in low-and wave-frequency range,respectively.Regarding the environmental load components,the second-order wave force and the turbulent wind load are dominant in the surge direction in the low-frequency range.The dynamic response of the platform in the wave-frequency range is mainly induced by the first-order wave force.Fish nets can suppress the low-frequency motion but have almost no influence on the wave-frequency motion.展开更多
Sea ice is the predominant natural threat to marine structures and oil-gas exploitation in the Arctic.However,for ice-resistant structural design,long-term successive level ice thickness measurements are still lacking...Sea ice is the predominant natural threat to marine structures and oil-gas exploitation in the Arctic.However,for ice-resistant structural design,long-term successive level ice thickness measurements are still lacking.To fill this gap in the southern Kara Sea,the Los Alamos Sea Ice Model(CICE)is applied to achieve better simulation at the local and regional scales.Based on the validation against ice thickness observations in March and April in 1980-1986,the statistical root-mean-square error is determined to be less than 0.2 m.Then,based on the hindcast data,the spatiotemporal distributions of level ice thickness are analyzed annually,seasonally,and monthly,with thicker level ice of 1.2-1.5 m in spring and large ice-free zones in September and October.For floating platforms,a novel ice grade criterion with five classifications,namely,excellent,good,moderate,severe,and catastrophic,is pro-posed.The first two grades are most suitable for offshore activities,particularly from August to October,and the moderate grade is acceptable if with ice-resistant protections.Furthermore,hostile ice conditions are discussed in terms of the generalized extreme value distribution.The statistics reveal that at a return period of 100 yr,extreme level ice is primarily between 0.6 m and 1.0 m in December.The present investigation could be a useful reference for a feasibility study of the potential risk analysis and ice-resistant operation of oil-gas exploitation in the Arctic.展开更多
Numerical investigations of floating platforms with different outer column inclined angles under two operating conditions of regular wave and irregular wave are presented in this paper.A coupled aero-hydrodynamic comp...Numerical investigations of floating platforms with different outer column inclined angles under two operating conditions of regular wave and irregular wave are presented in this paper.A coupled aero-hydrodynamic computational fluid dynamics in-house solver FOWT-UALM-SJTU is applied for the calculation.First,the validation for wave and wind generation are conducted to determine mesh distribution strategy.Based on these,the hydrodynamic motion response,aerodynamic performance and wake flow are analyzed to explore the impact of inclined angle.Conduct spectral analysis on the motion response under wave action,discuss the aerodynamic attack angle and inflow wind velocity along the blade spanwise direction in detail,reveal different trends in wake development and recovery.The results show that for the regular wave condition with the increase of inclined angles,the equilibrium position of surge motion is constantly rising,while pitch is decreasing.The maximum root mean square(rms)value occurs at angle=30°,compared with the original OC4 FOWT,the rms in power and thrust increase 0.35%,0.71%.And there are two low regions of attack angle and high regions of axial inflow velocity,corresponding to aerodynamic loads.The spectral analysis indicates that the natural frequency of pitch motion will increase with inclined angle.Besides,from the middle to far region of wake flow,the velocity recovery of FOWT with inclined angle will become faster,which is beneficial for downstream turbines to enhance more wind energy.展开更多
Along with the flourishing of the wind energy industry, floating offshore wind turbines have aroused much interest among the academia as well as enterprises. In this paper, the effects of the supporting platform motio...Along with the flourishing of the wind energy industry, floating offshore wind turbines have aroused much interest among the academia as well as enterprises. In this paper, the effects of the supporting platform motion on the aerodynamics of a floating wind turbine are studied using the open source CFD framework Open FOAM. The platform motion responses, including surge, heave and pitch, are superimposed onto the rotation of the wind turbine. Thrust and torque on the wind turbine are compared and analysed for the cases of different platform motion patterns together with the flow field. It is shown that the movement of the supporting platform can have large influences on a floating offshore wind turbine and thus needs to be considered carefully during the design process.展开更多
A mooring system has been designed for the position keeping of a two-module semi-submersible platform which is connected by hinge-type connectors.Under the excitation of ocean waves,the relative motion between the two...A mooring system has been designed for the position keeping of a two-module semi-submersible platform which is connected by hinge-type connectors.Under the excitation of ocean waves,the relative motion between the two modules can be significant.It is therefore no longer adequate to model the platform as a single rigid body in the analysis of the performance of the mooring system.In this study,an analysis method has been developed based on the three-dimensional frequency domain hydroelasticity theory in conjunction with the time domain quasi-static analysis method of mooring actions,which takes into account of the coupling effect of the platform motion and mooring tension.The proposed method is verified by comparing the numerical results with the measured data obtained from the on-site measurements.The comparison shows a good agreement,and demonstrates the feasibility and effectiveness of the proposed method for the analysis of the module responses and mooring tensions of multi-module floating platforms.展开更多
文摘Mooring cable tension is a crucial parameter for evaluating the safety and reliability of a floating platform mooring system.The real-time mooring tension in an actual marine environment has always been essential data that mooring system designers aim to acquire.To address the need for long-term continuous monitoring of mooring tension in deep-sea marine environments,this paper presents a mooring cable tension monitoring method based on the principle of direct mechanical measurement.The developed tension monitoring sensors were installed and applied in the mooring system of the"Yongle"scientific experimental platform.Over the course of one year,a substantial amount of in-situ tension monitoring data was obtained.Under wave heights of up to 1.24 m,the mooring tension on the floating platform reached 16.5 tons.Through frequency domain and time domain analysis,the spectral characteristics of mooring tension,including waveinduced force,slow drift force,and mooring cable elastic restoring force,were determined.The mooring cable elastic restoring force frequency was approximately half of that of the wave signal.Due to the characteristics of the hinge connection structure of the dual module floating platform,under some specific working conditions the wave-induced force was the maximum of the three different frequency forces,and restoring force was the smallest.
基金supported by Shanghai 2021“Science and Technology Innovation Action Plan”:Scientific and Technological Projects for Social Development(Grant No.21DZ1202701).
文摘A numerical study of linear wave scattering over a floating platform has been simulated by an efficient numericalmodel in this letter.The non-hydrostatic model is used to simulate the free surface and the uneven bottom.For thesolid body modelling,the immersed boundary method(IBM)is implemented by introducing a virtual boundaryforce into the momentum equations to emulate the boundary conditions.This implementation enhances theability of the model to simulate interactions between waves and floating structures.A numerical case involvingwave interactions with a floating platform is studied to validate the numerical model.By simulating the wavepropagation,the numerical model captures the variation of the wave scattering very well,which verifies theperformance of the numerical model and the robust strategy of the IBM.
基金This study was supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant Nos.52006148 and 51976131)the Capacity Building Project of Local Institutions of Shanghai“Action Plan for Scientific and Technological”(Grant Nos.19060502200).
文摘Offshore wind farm construction is nowadays state of the art in the wind power generation technology.However,deep water areas with huge amount of wind energy require innovative floating platforms to arrange and install wind turbines in order to harness wind energy and generate electricity.The conventional floating offshore wind turbine system is typically in the state of force imbalance due to the unique sway characteristics caused by the unfixed foundation and the high center of gravity of the platform.Therefore,a floating wind farm for 3×3 barge array platforms with shared mooring system is presented here to increase stability for floating platform.The NREL 5 MW wind turbine and ITI Energy barge reference model is taken as a basis for this work.Furthermore,the unsteady aerodynamic load solution model of the floating wind turbine is established considering the tip loss,hub loss and dynamic stall correction based on the blade element momentum(BEM)theory.The second development of AQWA is realized by FORTRAN programming language,and aerodynamic-hydrodynamic-Mooring coupled dynamics model is established to realize the algorithm solution of the model.Finally,the 6 degrees of freedom(DOF)dynamic response of single barge platform and barge array under extreme sea condition considering the coupling effect of wind and wave were observed and investigated in detail.The research results validate the feasibility of establishing barge array floating wind farm,and provide theoretical basis for further research on new floating wind farm.
文摘In this paper, the impact analysis of air gap concerning the parameters of mooring system for the semi-submersible platform is conducted. It is challenging to simulate the wave, current and wind loads of a platform based on a model test simultaneously. Furthermore, the dynamic equivalence between the truncated and full-depth mooring system is still a tuff work. However, the wind and current loads can be tested accurately in wind tunnel model. Furthermore, the wave can be simulated accurately in wave tank test. The full-scale mooring system and the all environment loads can be simulated accurately by using the numerical model based on the model tests simultaneously. In this paper, the air gap response of a floating platform is calculated based on the results of tunnel test and wave tank. Meanwhile, full-scale mooring system, the wind, wave and current load can be considered simultaneously. In addition, a numerical model of the platform is tuned and validated by ANSYS AQWA according to the model test results. With the support of the tuned numerical model, seventeen simulation cases about the presented platform are considered to study the wave, wind, and current loads simultaneously. Then, the impact analysis studies of air gap motion regarding the length, elasticity, and type of the mooring line are performed in the time domain under the beam wave, head wave, and oblique wave conditions.
基金financially supported by the National Key R&D Program of China(Grant No.2021YFA1003501)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant No.U1906233)+2 种基金the Key R&D Program of Shandong Province(Grant No.2019JZZY010801)the Central Guidance on Local Science and Technology Development Fund of Shenzhen(Grant No.2021Szvup021)the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities(Grant Nos.DUT22ZD209 and DUT21ZD209)。
文摘Offshore oil and gas development plays an important part in the global energy sector.Offshore platforms and flexible pipes are the key equipments in the whole offshore oil and gas development system.Because of the randomness and uncertainty of wave and current loads in the ocean environment,the structural design and mechanical analysis of the marine equipment can be highly complicated.Therefore,this paper reviews the recent works of the theoretical model,numerical simulation,and experimental test in three research areas:hydrodynamic analysis of offshore platforms,structural mechanics analysis of flexible pipe and cable,and monitoring technology of offshore floating structures under marine loads.By analyzing their main research methods and key technical difficulties,this paper provides theoretical basis and technical support for the reliability engineering application of offshore platforms and flexible pipelines.Also,China is relatively backward in the design of marine floating platform,the design,analysis and testing of flexible pipeline and cable,as well as the marine equipment prototype monitoring technology research.Calling for breakthroughs at the earliest possible stage in the above fields,prime research should be focused on and strategic planning should be made to deal with“key areas and stranglehold problems”.It is of great significance for the development of China's deep-sea energy and resource development of independent technology and on time to achieve the“carbon peak”national strategic objectives.
基金supported by the Portuguese Foundation for Science and Technology(Fundação para a Ciência e Tecnologia-FCT)it contributes to the Strategic Research Plan of the Centre for Marine Technology and Ocean Engineering(Grant No.UIDB/UIDP/00134/2020)funded the first author for his PhD Scholarship(Grant No.SFRH/BD/145602/2019).
文摘This paper presents an overview of the recent developments in hybrid wind-wave energy.With the focus on floating concepts,the possible configurations introduced in the literature are categorized and depicted,and the main conclusions obtained from the references are summarized.Moreover,offshore wind and wave resources are discussed in terms of complementarity and supplementarity,offering a new perspective to developing hybrid wind-wave energy systems that look for synergies not limited to maximizing power output.Then,the feasibility of the concepts under development is discussed in detail,with focus on technical feasibility,dynamic feasibility and limitations of the methods employed.The hybrid configurations that surpassed the experimental validation phase are highlighted,and the experimental results are summarized.By compiling more than 40 floating wind turbine concepts,new relations are drawn between power,wind turbine dimensions,platforms’draft and displacement,which are further related to the payload allowance of the units to accommodate wave devices and onboard power take-off systems.Bearing in mind that it is a challenge to model the exact dynamics of hybrid floating wind-wave platforms,this paper elucidates the current research gaps,limitations and future trends in the field.Lastly,based on the overview and topics discussed,several major conclusions are drawn concerning hybrid synergies,dynamics and hydrodynamics of hybrid platforms,feasibility of concepts,among other regards.
基金financially supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant No.12272128)the Natural Science Foundation of Hunan Province(Grant No.2022JJ30120).
文摘The development of very large floating structures(VLFSs)through the integration of multiple modules linked by connectors has resulted in a sophisticated multi-oscillator system.These flexible connectors are crucial to the stability and safety of the entire system,as they accommodate the dynamic interactions between the modules.The versatility of such complex configuration platforms,enhanced by multi-directional connectors,allows for a wide range of engineering applications owing to their adaptability in assembly and arrangement.In this study,a dynamic model within the frequency domain is meticulously constructed by linear wave and dynamic theories.This model facilitates a detailed hydrodynamic response analysis of complex configuration platforms,specifically those composed of triangular modules.The introduction of power flow theory further elucidates the coupling mechanisms and energy transmission effects within multi-directional connectors,offering valuable insights for the preliminary design layout of these platforms.Moreover,the research delves into the optimization of the stiffness configuration of the connectors.An optimization model is established via the linear weighted sum method,which considers the motion responses of the modules and the loads borne by the connectors.The genetic algorithm(GA)is employed to refine the stiffness configuration of the connectors with three-directional layout.This comprehensive approach not only enhances the understanding of the hydrodynamic behavior of VLFSs but also provides a methodological framework for optimizing their structural design.These findings are expected to significantly contribute to the field of marine engineering and inform the development of more robust and efficient VLFSs for various applications.
文摘1.Introduction As China’s first floating production platform in ultra-deepwater,the“Deep Sea No.1”energy station is a milestone in China’s deepwater resource utilization.The energy station is located in the LS17-2 gas field,150 km off the southeast coast of Hainan Island,China.It is a semi-submersible platform(Fig.1)with a displacement of 101 thousand tonnes and an operational draft of 35 to 40 m.The platform is permanently moored in 1422 m water by 16 chain-polyester-chain mooring lines in a 4×4 pattern,and six steel catenary risers(SCRs)are attached to the platform.It is the world’s first and only semi-submersible platform with the function of condensate storage,so it can be regarded as a floating production storage and offloading(FPSO)unit.With the ability to produce 3 billion m3 of natural gas each year(enough for over 10 million families),the Deep Sea No.1 energy station is a key step toward China’s energy independence.The LS17-2 gas field,where the Deep Sea No.1 energy station is located,was discovered in 2014.Plans for its development were made in 2015,followed by research and a preliminary design.Deep Sea No.1 went into operation on June 25,2021,and will operate onsite continuously without dry-docking for 30 years.
文摘The typical industry practice for Tension Leg Platform （TLP） design focuses on a conventional short-term design recipe, which assumes that an N-year design environment leads to an N-year response. In the response-based design method, the TLP is designed to withstand N-year responses rather than respond to N-year environmental conditions. In this paper, we present an overview and a general procedure for the response-based design method and use a case study to compare the critical TLP responses between the two methods. The results of our comparison show that the conventional short-term design method often contains an element of conservatism and that the response-based design method can reduce the design conditions and thereby achieve cost savings.
基金financially supported by the Education of Master Degree Leading to Doctoral Program for Excellent Bachelor(PMDSU) Scheme (Grant No. 807/PKS/ITS/2018)the Post-graduate (Dissertation) Scheme (Grant No. 1233/PKS/ITS/2020)the Basic Research Scheme (Grant No. 1096/PKS/ITS/2020)。
文摘ωOne approach to support floating tidal current turbines is by using a moored catamaran, a barge type platform.Considering its low draft, one might expect that it performs best at typical straits with sea states of small wavelets to small waves. The problem is that the high rotational motion responses of the catamaran due to wave loads tend to reduce the turbine performance. This paper looks for a possibility to deteriorate these rotational responses by introducing a platform with four buoyant legs referred to as a quad-spar considering its good stability performance.The platforms are moored by four catenary cables as their mooring system. The motion response modeling was undertaken by Computational Fluid Dynamic(CFD) simulation based on three-dimensional potential flow theory.Considering sea states of straits with typical tidal current energy potentials, the environmental load was set on random wave with the significant wave height, Hs, of about 0.09 to 1.5 m and the wave period, T, of about 1.5 to 6 s corresponding to the wave frequency,, of about 1.1 to 4.2 rad/s. This study found that lower motion responses can be satisfied by the quad-spar, in which its yaw, roll and pitch responses are on average about 5%, 44%, and 38%,respectively, compared to those of the catamaran. This result indicates that the quad-spar is more effective in reducing rotational motion responses needed to keep a high performance of the tidal current energy system.
基金the National Natural Sci-ence Foundation of China(Grant No.52271283,No.52111530135,No.52088102)Science and Technology Commission of Shang-hai Municipality(22ZR1434100)+1 种基金Key R&D program of Shandong Province(Grant No.2021SFGC0701)Shenlan Project(Grant No.SL2021MS018).
文摘Floating wind-aquaculture platforms are drawing increasing attention from the academic and engineering communities due to their potential to fully exploit and utilize marine space and its resources.However,these platforms integrate both the hydrodynamics and aerodynamics of floating wind turbines and aqua-culture cages,making their mechanical properties more complex.This study aims to evaluate the effects of three different hydrodynamic and aerodynamic damping components on and the contribution of the stochastic environmental loads to the dynamic response of a floating wind-aquaculture platform.A cou-pled hydro-aero-servo method is established.Decay and forced oscillation tests of the platform in still water are firstly numerically performed,followed by simulation of the dynamic behavior under different combinations of environmental loads,including the fluctuating wind load of the blades,stochastic wave excitation forces on the floating body and viscous force of the aquaculture cage system.The aerodynamic damping of the wind turbine and the hydrodynamic damping of the floating body are dominant in low-and wave-frequency range,respectively.Regarding the environmental load components,the second-order wave force and the turbulent wind load are dominant in the surge direction in the low-frequency range.The dynamic response of the platform in the wave-frequency range is mainly induced by the first-order wave force.Fish nets can suppress the low-frequency motion but have almost no influence on the wave-frequency motion.
基金supported by the National Key Research and Development Program of China(No.2016YFC0303401)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.51779236)the National Natural Science Foundation of China-Shandong Joint Fund(No.U1706226).
文摘Sea ice is the predominant natural threat to marine structures and oil-gas exploitation in the Arctic.However,for ice-resistant structural design,long-term successive level ice thickness measurements are still lacking.To fill this gap in the southern Kara Sea,the Los Alamos Sea Ice Model(CICE)is applied to achieve better simulation at the local and regional scales.Based on the validation against ice thickness observations in March and April in 1980-1986,the statistical root-mean-square error is determined to be less than 0.2 m.Then,based on the hindcast data,the spatiotemporal distributions of level ice thickness are analyzed annually,seasonally,and monthly,with thicker level ice of 1.2-1.5 m in spring and large ice-free zones in September and October.For floating platforms,a novel ice grade criterion with five classifications,namely,excellent,good,moderate,severe,and catastrophic,is pro-posed.The first two grades are most suitable for offshore activities,particularly from August to October,and the moderate grade is acceptable if with ice-resistant protections.Furthermore,hostile ice conditions are discussed in terms of the generalized extreme value distribution.The statistics reveal that at a return period of 100 yr,extreme level ice is primarily between 0.6 m and 1.0 m in December.The present investigation could be a useful reference for a feasibility study of the potential risk analysis and ice-resistant operation of oil-gas exploitation in the Arctic.
基金Project supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (Grant No.52131102).
文摘Numerical investigations of floating platforms with different outer column inclined angles under two operating conditions of regular wave and irregular wave are presented in this paper.A coupled aero-hydrodynamic computational fluid dynamics in-house solver FOWT-UALM-SJTU is applied for the calculation.First,the validation for wave and wind generation are conducted to determine mesh distribution strategy.Based on these,the hydrodynamic motion response,aerodynamic performance and wake flow are analyzed to explore the impact of inclined angle.Conduct spectral analysis on the motion response under wave action,discuss the aerodynamic attack angle and inflow wind velocity along the blade spanwise direction in detail,reveal different trends in wake development and recovery.The results show that for the regular wave condition with the increase of inclined angles,the equilibrium position of surge motion is constantly rising,while pitch is decreasing.The maximum root mean square(rms)value occurs at angle=30°,compared with the original OC4 FOWT,the rms in power and thrust increase 0.35%,0.71%.And there are two low regions of attack angle and high regions of axial inflow velocity,corresponding to aerodynamic loads.The spectral analysis indicates that the natural frequency of pitch motion will increase with inclined angle.Besides,from the middle to far region of wake flow,the velocity recovery of FOWT with inclined angle will become faster,which is beneficial for downstream turbines to enhance more wind energy.
基金the EPSRC funded ARCHIE-We St High Performance Computer (www.archie-west.ac.uk). EPSRC (Grant No. EP/K000586/1)
文摘Along with the flourishing of the wind energy industry, floating offshore wind turbines have aroused much interest among the academia as well as enterprises. In this paper, the effects of the supporting platform motion on the aerodynamics of a floating wind turbine are studied using the open source CFD framework Open FOAM. The platform motion responses, including surge, heave and pitch, are superimposed onto the rotation of the wind turbine. Thrust and torque on the wind turbine are compared and analysed for the cases of different platform motion patterns together with the flow field. It is shown that the movement of the supporting platform can have large influences on a floating offshore wind turbine and thus needs to be considered carefully during the design process.
基金supported by the National Key Research and Development Program of China(Grant No.2017YFB0202701)the Ministryof Industry and Information Technology(Grant Nos.[2016J22,[2019J357)+2 种基金supported by the State Key Fundamental Research Program(Grant No.2013CB036100)the Jiangsu Province Science Foundation for Youths(Grant No.BK20190151)the Fund of Southern Marine Science and Engineering Guangdong Laboratory(Zhanjiang)(Grant No.ZJW-2019-02).
文摘A mooring system has been designed for the position keeping of a two-module semi-submersible platform which is connected by hinge-type connectors.Under the excitation of ocean waves,the relative motion between the two modules can be significant.It is therefore no longer adequate to model the platform as a single rigid body in the analysis of the performance of the mooring system.In this study,an analysis method has been developed based on the three-dimensional frequency domain hydroelasticity theory in conjunction with the time domain quasi-static analysis method of mooring actions,which takes into account of the coupling effect of the platform motion and mooring tension.The proposed method is verified by comparing the numerical results with the measured data obtained from the on-site measurements.The comparison shows a good agreement,and demonstrates the feasibility and effectiveness of the proposed method for the analysis of the module responses and mooring tensions of multi-module floating platforms.
