On Peak Mooring Loads and the Influence of Environmental Conditions for Marine Energy Converters

Mooring systems are among the most critical sub-systems for floating marine energy converters (MEC). In particular, the occurrence of peak mooring loads on MEC mooring systems must be carefully evaluated in order to ensure a robust and efficient mooring design. This understanding can be gained throu...

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Main Authors: Violette Harnois, Philipp R. Thies, Lars Johanning
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2016-04-01
Series:Journal of Marine Science and Engineering
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Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/2077-1312/4/2/29