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Title: Verification and Validation of Multisegmented Mooring Capabilities in FAST v8

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OSTI ID:1327213

The quasi-static and dynamic mooring modules of the open-source aero-hydro-servo-elastic wind turbine simulation software, FAST v8, have previously been verified and validated, but only for mooring arrangements consisting of single lines connecting each fairlead and anchor. This paper extends the previous verification and validation efforts to focus on the multisegmented mooring capability of the FAST v8 modules: MAP++, MoorDyn, and the OrcaFlex interface. The OC3-Hywind spar buoy system tested by the DeepCwind consortium at the MARIN ocean basin, which includes a multisegmented bridle layout of the mooring system, was used for the verification and validation activities.

Research Organization:
National Renewable Energy Lab. (NREL), Golden, CO (United States)
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE), Wind and Water Technologies Office (EE-4W)
DOE Contract Number:
AC36-08GO28308
OSTI ID:
1327213
Report Number(s):
NREL/CP-5000-67225
Resource Relation:
Conference: Presented at the Twenty-sixth (2016) International Ocean and Polar Engineering Conference (ISOPE), 26 June - 2 July 2016, Rhodes, Greece
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English