A novel reliability-based simulation tool for offshore renewable technologies

G. Rinaldi, L. Johanning, P. R. Thies, R. T. Walker

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Abstract

The Operation and Maintenance (O&M) of offshore renewables has been highlighted as one of the most difficult aspects to evaluate for the viability of marine energy farms. In this work the authors compare two case studies, with particular regard to reliability and availability improvement, examining two of the most significant categories in offshore energy conversion: offshore wind and wave energy converters. A new decision support model for simulating the operating life of marine renewables is presented. Results provided in terms of costs, reliability, energy production and availability are analysed and compared for two simulated offshore farms composed of offshore wind turbines and wave energy converters respectively. The ultimate aim of the paper is to show the type of information the developed O&M simulation tool can supply in order to assist farm owners and operators in the decision-making process of cost reduction related to the deployment of marine energy farms.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationProgress in Renewable Energies Offshore - Proceedings of 2nd International Conference on Renewable Energies Offshore, RENEW 2016
EditorsC. Guedes Soares
PublisherCRC Press/Balkema
Pages775-784
Number of pages10
ISBN (Print)9781138626270
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2016
Event2nd International Conference on Renewable Energies Offshore, RENEW 2016 - Lisbon, Portugal
Duration: 24 Oct 201626 Oct 2016

Publication series

NameProgress in Renewable Energies Offshore - Proceedings of 2nd International Conference on Renewable Energies Offshore, RENEW 2016

Conference

Conference2nd International Conference on Renewable Energies Offshore, RENEW 2016
Country/TerritoryPortugal
CityLisbon
Period24/10/1626/10/16

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • General Engineering

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