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Dynamic Analysis of the Mooring System Installation Process for Floating Offshore Wind Turbines

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  • Yao Zhong

    (PowerChina Zhongnan Engineering Corporation Limited, Changsha 410014, China)

  • Jinguang Wang

    (PowerChina Zhongnan Engineering Corporation Limited, Changsha 410014, China)

  • Yingjie Chen

    (PowerChina Zhongnan Engineering Corporation Limited, Changsha 410014, China)

  • Ning Yu

    (Key Laboratory of High-Performance Ship Technology of Ministry of Education, Wuhan University of Technology, Wuhan 430063, China
    School of Naval Architecture, Ocean and Energy Power Engineering, Wuhan University of Technology, Wuhan 430063, China)

  • Mingsheng Chen

    (Key Laboratory of High-Performance Ship Technology of Ministry of Education, Wuhan University of Technology, Wuhan 430063, China
    School of Naval Architecture, Ocean and Energy Power Engineering, Wuhan University of Technology, Wuhan 430063, China)

  • Yichang Tang

    (Key Laboratory of High-Performance Ship Technology of Ministry of Education, Wuhan University of Technology, Wuhan 430063, China
    School of Naval Architecture, Ocean and Energy Power Engineering, Wuhan University of Technology, Wuhan 430063, China)

Abstract

Floating offshore wind turbines (FOWTs) constitute a pivotal offshore renewable energy technology, offering a sustainable and eco-friendly solution for large-scale marine power generation. Their low-carbon emission characteristics are highly aligned with global sustainable development goals, playing a crucial role in promoting energy structure transformation and reducing reliance on fossil fuels. This paper presents a numerical study on the coupled dynamic behavior of a semi-submersible FOWT during its mooring system installation. The proposed methodology incorporates environmental loads from incident waves, wind, and currents. Those forces act on not only the floating platform but also on the three tugboats employed throughout the installation procedure. Detailed evaluations of forces and motion responses are conducted across successive stages of the operation. The findings demonstrated the feasibility of the proposed mooring installation process for FOWTs while offering critical insights into suitable installation weather windows and motion responses of both the platform and tugboats. Furthermore, the novel installation scheme presented herein offers practical guidance for future engineering applications.

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  • Yao Zhong & Jinguang Wang & Yingjie Chen & Ning Yu & Mingsheng Chen & Yichang Tang, 2026. "Dynamic Analysis of the Mooring System Installation Process for Floating Offshore Wind Turbines," Sustainability, MDPI, vol. 18(3), pages 1-31, January.
    • Handle: RePEc:gam:jsusta:v:18:y:2026:i:3:p:1199-:d:1848018
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