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Offshore and near-shore wind energy is one of the major renewable energy resources, which already make a substantial contribution to the energy supply in Europe. Nevertheless, development is still in the start-up phase, with new projects being planned and implemented continuously. [...]Abstract
This work introduces an innovative Structural Health Monitoring (SHM) solution for offshore wind platforms, featuring an advanced Digital Twin (DT) built on a fully-coupled aero-servo-hydro-elastic model. Our approach utilizes a detailed Finite Element model of the structure, meeting [...]
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Energy production based on fossil fuel reserves is largely responsible for carbon emissions, and hence global warming. The planet needs concerted action to reduce fossil fuel usage and to implement carbon mitigation measures. Ocean energy has huge potential, but there are major interdisciplinary [...]Abstract
There is an increased need for submarine cable infrastructure across the world to serve the offshore wind power industry and the expansion of the submarine interconnectors and telecommunication networks. Cable landfall projects are complex as land, intertidal, nearshore, and offshore [...]Abstract
The European offshore wind sector has grown rapidly, with significant advances in turbine technologies, in creased sizes, and construction locations further from the shore in deeper waters than ever before. A critical challenge has emerged relating to a growing lack of knowledge surrounding [...]Abstract
Monopiles are the most widespread foundation option for offshore wind turbine foundations and their design is largely governed by lateral stability and serviceability. The determination of lateral soil reaction ‘p-y’ curves is a crucial element for their design. At present, ‘p-y’ [...]