Analysis of the Effects of the Location of Passive Control Devices on the Platform of a Floating Wind Turbine

Floating offshore wind turbines (FOWT) are subjected to strong loads, mainly due to wind and waves. These disturbances cause undesirable vibrations that affect the structure of these devices, increasing the fatigue and reducing its energy efficiency. Among others, a possible way to enhance the perfo...

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Main Authors: Antonio Galán-Lavado, Matilde Santos
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-05-01
Series:Energies
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1073/14/10/2850