Mooring Design for the Floating Oscillating Water Column Reference Model
- Univ. of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI (United States)
- Sandia National Lab. (SNL-NM), Albuquerque, NM (United States)
To reduce the price of the reference Backward Bent Duct Buoy (BBDB), a study was done analyzing the effects of reducing the mooring line length, and a new mooring design was developed. It was found that the overall length of the mooring lines could be reduced by 1290 meters, allowing a significant price reduction of the system. In this paper, we will first give a description of the model and the storm environment it will be subject to. We will then give a recommendation for the new mooring system, followed by a discussion of the severe weather simulation results, and an analysis of the conservative and aggressive aspects of the design.
- Research Organization:
- Sandia National Lab. (SNL-NM), Albuquerque, NM (United States)
- Sponsoring Organization:
- USDOE National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA)
- DOE Contract Number:
- AC04-94AL85000
- OSTI ID:
- 1323372
- Report Number(s):
- SAND2014-17817; 537596
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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