OFFSHORE RENEWABLE ENERGY
Looking beyond research and connect with the wider offshore wind industry. Catapult is appraising the wind rider technology and identify cost saving features.
The National Manufacturing Institute Scotland
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Aerodynamics Numeric Simulation
DNV uses its own industry leading software BLADED to perform aerodynamics numeric simulations to model and analyze the flow of air around the unique design of the wind rider system to quantify the wind load reduction thus provides valuable input for design optimisation in reducing aerodynamic impact to the support systems in fixed or floating foundations.
Wind Tunnel Test
University of Bristol will conduct the scaled model test using one of its wind tunnels to validate the design in a simulated environment. The picture shows the wind tunnel with a 2.1 m x 1.5 m octagonal test section with maximum flow speed of 60 m/s. The wind tunnel balance system enables aerodynamic load measurements for a variety of large aero-components.
Structural Optimisation
WeBridge is specialied at optimal design of tower and foundation system as well as the fabrication of offshore turbine foundation.
Bearing Validation
University of Strathclyde will be involved in the validation and optimisation of the bearing design of the rotating base.
Risk Analysis
University of Surrey will examine the innovative system and its associated risk levels for the current stage of developments.