The ๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐ research wind turbine has long been a benchmark for wind energy research and a trusted demonstrator for testing and comparing different floating platform concepts. With QBladeโs upcoming 2.0.8 release, weโre excited to introduce the barge platform model to our library, completing the range of floating platform templates for the ๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐ RWT.
In this side-by-side animation, we showcase the four main platform concepts modeled in QBlade under identical environmental conditions.
๐๐ฅ๐๐ญ๐๐จ๐ซ๐ฆ๐ฌ:
๐น Barge
๐น Tension-Leg Platform (TLP)
๐น Semi-Submersible
๐น Spar-Buoy
๐๐ข๐ฆ๐ฎ๐ฅ๐๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง ๐๐จ๐ง๐๐ข๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง๐ฌ:
๐ฌ๏ธ Wind Speed: 10 m/s
๐ Significant Wave Height: 9 m
This visualization highlights the distinct motion responses of each platform type and demonstrates how QBlade enables detailed aero-hydro-servo-elastic analysis. With tools like these, engineers and researchers can make informed decisions when designing the next generation of floating wind farms.
With QBladeโs 2.0.8 release just around the corner, the barge model will soon be available for you to explore!
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