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Analysis of Tightening Sequence Effects on Preload Behaviour of Offshore Wind Turbine M72 Bolted Connections

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  • Jarryd Braithwaite

    (Offshore Renewable Energy Engineering Centre, Cranfield University, Cranfield, Bedfordshire MK43 0AL, UK)

  • Ali Mehmanparast

    (Offshore Renewable Energy Engineering Centre, Cranfield University, Cranfield, Bedfordshire MK43 0AL, UK)

Abstract

Offshore wind turbines in shallow waters are predominantly installed using a monopile foundation, onto which a transition piece and wind turbine are attached. Previously, the monopile to transition piece (MP-TP) connection was made using a grouted connection, however, cases of grout failure causing turbine slippage, among other issues, were reported. One solution is to use bolted ring flange connections, which involve using a large number of M72 bolts to provide a firm fixing between the MP-TP. It is in the interest of offshore wind operators to reduce the number of maintenance visits to these wind turbines by maintaining a preload (Fp) level above the minimum requirement for bolted MP-TP connections. The present study focuses on the effect of the tightening sequence on the Fp behaviour of M72 bolted connections. A detailed finite element (FE) model of a seven-bolt, representative segment of a monopile flange was developed with material properties obtained from the available literature. Three analyses were made to examine the effect on Fp after tightening, including the initial Fp level applied to the bolts, the tightening sequence and the effect of an additional tightening pass.

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  • Jarryd Braithwaite & Ali Mehmanparast, 2019. "Analysis of Tightening Sequence Effects on Preload Behaviour of Offshore Wind Turbine M72 Bolted Connections," Energies, MDPI, vol. 12(23), pages 1-12, November.
    • Handle: RePEc:gam:jeners:v:12:y:2019:i:23:p:4406-:d:288813
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    1. Junling Chen & Yiqing Xu & Jinwei Li, 2020. "Numerical Investigation of the Strengthening Method by Circumferential Prestressing to Improve the Fatigue Life of Embedded-Ring Concrete Foundation for Onshore Wind Turbine Tower," Energies, MDPI, vol. 13(3), pages 1-17, January.
    2. Georgios Malliotakis & Panagiotis Alevras & Charalampos Baniotopoulos, 2021. "Recent Advances in Vibration Control Methods for Wind Turbine Towers," Energies, MDPI, vol. 14(22), pages 1-37, November.

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