Session: 15-01-01: ASME International Undergraduate Research and Design Exposition

Paper Number: 146935

146935 - Design and Development of Floating Offshore Wind Turbine An 

Design and Development of Floating Offshore Wind Turbine and Its Supporting Structure

This project involves the design and analysis of Semisubmersible floating wind turbine 
foundation concept to support a 5 MW wind turbine located 20 km offshore in 50-meter-deep
water. A baseline Semisubmersible design was developed utilizing three cylindrical columns connected by
cross braces. Aeroelastic simulations were performed using Ashes, a wind turbine design software
developed by Simis. Preliminary results from the Ashes simulations show von Mises stresses
remain below the yield strength of the structural material. Further optimization of the design has
potential to reduce material usage and costs. This study contributes to advancing floating
foundation technologies using tools like Ashes, which are critical to continued growth of offshore
wind power through practical engineering analysis and design. Simis is actively seeking
partnerships to further enhance the capabilities of their simulation software. The successful
implementation of floating wind technology using advanced foundation systems like the Semisubmersible
could significantly expand access to offshore wind resources on a global scale.

Presenting Author: Hussain Abbas Hussain Abbas

Presenting Author Biography: Hussain

Authors:

Hussain Abbas Hussain Abbas