| EPSRC Reference: |
GR/N04508/01 |
| Title: |
DYNAMIC RESPONSE OF WIND TURBINE STRUCTURE IN WAVES |
| Principal Investigator: |
Incecik, Professor A |
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| Department: |
Marine Science and Technology |
| Organisation: |
Newcastle University |
| Scheme: |
Standard Research (Pre-FEC) |
| Starts: |
01 June 2000 |
Ends: |
31 May 2003 |
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109,584
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The accurate prediction of dynamic response of wind turbine structures due to breaking waves is fundamental for the safe and efficient design of wind turbine support structures and their foundations. The proposed researchoutlined here aims at the development of a methodology to predict the hydrodynamic loading due to breaking or near breaking waves (steep waves) and this resulting dynamic stresses throughout the structure. This information will provide input in estimating the ultimate load carrying capacity and fatigue life of the wind turbine support structure and the loading on the foundations. During the study various prediction tools will be assessed and/or developed through numerical as well as experimental studies.Deliverables of this proposed research will include:1. Wave velocity and acceleration measurements under extreme waves in breaking and near breaking conditions with and without the model of a wind turbine support structure.2. The results of dynamic structural response predictions as well as measurements due to breaking and near breaking waves.3. Development of an analysis methodology for the prediction of hydrodynamic loading and the resulting dynamic stresses throughout the wind turbine support structure due to breaking or near breaking waves.
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