Improvements in the O&M modelling of floating offshore wind farms

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

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Abstract

Operation and maintenance are widely recognized as major areas for cost reduction in offshore wind installation. This paper explores improvements in the O&M planning capabilities for the floating offshore wind sector. Computational tools have been developed in the last decades to support the strategic planning of onshore and offshore wind O&M interventions. However, adaptations will be needed in order to capture the novel operational requirements of floating devices with respect to traditional bottom-fixed turbines. In this paper, specific adjustments to offshore O&M planning computational tools in order to capture floating farms capabilities are identified and implemented. The effects of these amendments on the overall maintenance strategy, as well as related key performance indicators, are tested for the same case study. The comparison between bottom-fixed and floating offshore wind projects allows to quantify the impacts of using floating platforms, and provides indications for future improvements in floating wind O&M planning.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationDevelopments in Renewable Energies Offshore - Proceedings the 4th International Conference on Renewable Energies Offshore, RENEW 2020
EditorsC. Guedes Soares
PublisherCRC Press/Balkema
Pages481-487
Number of pages7
ISBN (Electronic)9780367681319
Publication statusPublished - 2021
Event4th International Conference on Renewable Energies Offshore, RENEW 2020 - Lisbon, Portugal
Duration: 12 Oct 202015 Oct 2020

Publication series

NameDevelopments in Renewable Energies Offshore - Proceedings the 4th International Conference on Renewable Energies Offshore, RENEW 2020

Conference

Conference4th International Conference on Renewable Energies Offshore, RENEW 2020
Country/TerritoryPortugal
CityLisbon
Period12/10/2015/10/20

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • General Engineering

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