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Initial Assessment of Mooring Solutions for Floating Wave Energy Converters

Conference Paper

Title: Initial Assessment of Mooring Solutions for Floating Wave Energy Converters
Author:
Bjerg, J.; Kofoed, J.; Delaney, M.; Banfield, S.
Publication Date:
Event Name:
26th International Ocean and Polar Engineering Conference (ISOPE 16)
Event Location:
Rhodes, Greece
Publisher:
International Society of Offshore & Polar Engineers
Affiliation:
Aalborg University, Tension Technology International, Ltd.
Technology:
Wave
Collection Method:
Modeling
Engineering:
Mooring
Economics:
Cost Assessment
Language:
English

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Bjerg, J.; Kofoed, J.; Delaney, M.; Banfield, S. (2016). Initial Assessment of Mooring Solutions for Floating Wave Energy Converters. Paper presented at 26th International Ocean and Polar Engineering Conference (ISOPE 16), Rhodes, Greece.
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author = {Bjerg, J and Kofoed, J and Delaney, M and Banfield, S},
title = {Initial Assessment of Mooring Solutions for Floating Wave Energy Converters},
year = {2016},
month = {jun},
series = {26th International Ocean and Polar Engineering Conference (ISOPE 16)},
address = {Rhodes, Greece},
publisher = {International Society of Offshore & Polar Engineers},
url = {https://www.onepetro.org/conference-paper/ISOPE-I-16-287},
keywords = {Wave, Modeling, Mooring, Cost Assessment},
}
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TY - CONF
TI - Initial Assessment of Mooring Solutions for Floating Wave Energy Converters
AU - Bjerg, J
AU - Kofoed, J
AU - Delaney, M
AU - Banfield, S
T2 - 26th International Ocean and Polar Engineering Conference (ISOPE 16)
C1 - Rhodes, Greece
AB - The present study investigates three different types of mooring systems in order to establish potential cost reductions and applicability to wave energy converters (WECs). Proposed mooring systems for three existing WECs create the basis for this study, and the study highlights areas of interest using a preliminary cost estimation and discussion of buildability issues. Using synthetic rope and variations in the mooring configuration has the potential of influencing the cost significantly. In order to quantify this potential, a simple quasi-static analysis is performed, which shows that a SALM type system can provide a paramount cost reduction compared to a traditional CALM type system with chain lines. Similarly, use of nylon ropes similarly appears to provide low cost.
DA - 2016/06//
PY - 2016
PB - International Society of Offshore & Polar Engineers
UR - https://www.onepetro.org/conference-paper/ISOPE-I-16-287
LA - English
KW - Wave
KW - Modeling
KW - Mooring
KW - Cost Assessment
ER -
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Abstract

The present study investigates three different types of mooring systems in order to establish potential cost reductions and applicability to wave energy converters (WECs). Proposed mooring systems for three existing WECs create the basis for this study, and the study highlights areas of interest using a preliminary cost estimation and discussion of buildability issues. Using synthetic rope and variations in the mooring configuration has the potential of influencing the cost significantly. In order to quantify this potential, a simple quasi-static analysis is performed, which shows that a SALM type system can provide a paramount cost reduction compared to a traditional CALM type system with chain lines. Similarly, use of nylon ropes similarly appears to provide low cost.