Analysis of Regular Wave Floating Characteristics of Mono-Column Composite Bucket Foundation during Towing

Jiandong Xiao, Junfeng Liu (), Yifeng Lin (), Puyang Zhang () and Yang Gao
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Jiandong Xiao: Shanghai Investigation, Design & Research Institute Co., Ltd., Shanghai 200335, China
Junfeng Liu: Three Gorges New Energy Yangjiang Power Generation Co., Ltd., Yangjiang 529532, China
Yifeng Lin: Shanghai Investigation, Design & Research Institute Co., Ltd., Shanghai 200335, China
Puyang Zhang: State Key Laboratory of Hydraulic Engineering Simulation and Safety, Tianjin University, Tianjin 300072, China
Yang Gao: State Key Laboratory of Hydraulic Engineering Simulation and Safety, Tianjin University, Tianjin 300072, China

Energies, 2023, vol. 16, issue 13, 1-17

Abstract: The mono-column composite bucket foundation has gained practical application in offshore wind power due to its advantages of simple fabrication, fast construction, and low cost. To ensure the safe and stable transportation of this structure to its designated sinking position, this study focuses on producing a scaled model of the mono-column composite bucket foundation. Through model testing, the floating characteristics of the structure during towing in regular waves are examined. The conclusion of the study is as follows: a significant towing force is required to provide the initial velocity of the structure. As the wave period and height increase, the structure necessitates a larger towing force, experiences greater pitch and heave responses, and exhibits more noticeable fluctuations in internal air pressure. The paper aims at providing practical engineering insights.

Keywords: mono-column composite bucket foundation; towing; floating characteristics; model test (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: Q Q0 Q4 Q40 Q41 Q42 Q43 Q47 Q48 Q49 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2023
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