Apr 1, 2023 · The 3D coupled ice-OWT interaction model developed in this study can accurately simulate the interaction of ice and OWT structure, including ice breaking, accumulation and …

Jan 1, 2022 · In this study, a “strong” coupled model of the discrete element method (DEM) and finite element method (FEM) was adopted to investigate the impact of ice load and ice-induced …

Aug 1, 2023 · The established ice–OWT interaction model based on the FEM and CEM can effectively simulate the dynamic characteristics and motion response of a flexible OWT, which …

Frequency of the existence of the landfast ice in the Bay of Bothnia during the years 1994 and 1996 – 2011 at the day of the maximum ice extent in the Baltic Sea. Typical yearly maximum …

Mar 10, 2022 · The interaction between vertical offshore wind turbine (OWT) and sea ice with fluid is a complex process including local and global crushing of ice fragments and vibration of …

Nov 11, 2023 · Self-excited vibrations of offshore structures interacting with sea ice, characterized by low frequency and high amplitudes, pose significant hazards to offshore wind turbines …

In this paper, a numerical method was applied to simulate a monopile fixed-bottom and a spar-type floating wind turbine in either uniform or randomly varying ice conditions, where the …

Sep 6, 2022 · Ice loads are an important and decisive factor for the safe operation of offshore wind turbines (OWTs). In severe environment load cases, it shall lead to prominent ice …

Mar 6, 2020 · Offshore wind energy has significant potential in northern regions with cold climates, such as Northern Asia, North America, and Northern Europe. In these regions, wind turbines …

Utilizing the LS-DYNA software, the OWT model is constructed with aerodynamic loads computed through the blade element momentum (BEM) method and stochastic ice loads derived from …