Preliminary Design of a Multi-Column TLP Foundation for a 5-MW Offshore Wind Turbine

Currently, floating wind turbines (FWTs) may be the more economical and suitable systems with which to exploit offshore wind energy in deep waters. Among the various types of floating foundations for offshore wind farms, a tension leg platform (TLP) foundation can provide a relatively stable platfor...

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Main Authors: Yanping He, Jianmin Yang, Yongsheng Zhao
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2012-10-01
Series:Energies
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Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/1996-1073/5/10/3874