A SUMMARY OF THE ENGINEERING PROCESS AND THE MODELLING TOOLS USED IN THE DESIGN OF A NEXT GENERATION WFSV INCORPORATING A SUSPENSION BASED RIDE CONTROL SYSTEM PROVIDING IMPROVED TRANSIT AND TRANSFER PERFORMANCE

摘要

1. A modelling method was developed in order to design and construct a 24m WFSV designed to:rn1.1 Achieve 2.5m Hs safe transferrn1.2 Much improved crew/technician comfort in transitrn2. DNV-GL have approved in principal the engineering methodrn3. 18 load cases were used to design ride control and vessel structuresrn4. An extended operating profile (compared to standard vessel) was developedrn5. Acceptable bearing and fatigue life achieved without significant weight penaltyrn6. Resultant design is expected to deliver tangible safety and economic benefits to the offshore wind industry.