Methodology for optimizing composite towers for use on floating wind turbines

A methodology for the design and optimization of a composite wind turbine tower for use on a floating offshore platform is presented. A composite turbine tower on a floating offshore platform not only has the potential to reduce maintenance and upkeep costs associated with the use of steel offshore...

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Veröffentlicht in:	Journal of renewable and sustainable energy 2017-05, Vol.9 (3)
Hauptverfasser:	Young, Andrew C., Goupee, Andrew J., Dagher, Habib J., Viselli, Anthony M.
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Case studies Composite materials Configurations Design optimization ENGINEERING Finite element method Genetic algorithms Offshore Offshore drilling rigs Sandwich panels Sandwich structures Turbines WIND ENERGY Wind turbines
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