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The global market for offshore wind energy is expanding rapidly, and it's poised to play a critical role in achieving a renewable and climate-neutral future. At Digital Solutions, we are are committed to being a part of this exciting and transformative journey.
Our Experts addresses your questions
We know that navigating the complexities of offshore wind can be challenging, and we're here to help. Our team of experts has come together to provide clear, insightful answers to the most frequently asked questions about fixed and floating offshore wind. Whether you're curious about the technology, the benefits, or the future of offshore wind, we've got you covered.
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What is a floating offshore wind farm?
In our first episode, our Business Development Director, Ole Jan Nekstad, explains what a floating offshore wind farm is, its expected electricity production, and the duration of the design process. He also discusses how our widely used software, Sesam, has supported the industry for over 50 years, transitioning from oil and gas to offshore wind.
What simulation methods are available for floating offshore wind substructures?
Kai-Jia Han, the Group Leader of the Hydrodynamics Development Team, discusses various simulation methods available in Sesam for designing and assessing floating offshore wind substructures, which are becoming increasingly important as the offshore wind industry moves to deeper waters.
How does a floating wind turbine substructure work, and how can it be modelled in Sesam?
Jose highlights Sesam's innovative concept modeling approach, streamlining design processes while enhancing performance in model creation and analysis. With a focus on user experience, Sesam offers both a user-friendly interface and customizable Python capabilities, supporting diverse computational needs from local setups to cloud solutions. This episode underscores Sesam's commitment to advancing renewable energy infrastructure through our digital engineering solutions.
What are the differences between frequency domain and time domain methods?
Jens discusses the differences between frequency domain and time domain analyses for floating offshore wind substructures. He also delves into innovative methodologies in Sesam software, highlighting their benefits and impact on the future of floating offshore wind.
How does the turbine size impact the selection of a floating wind turbine substructure?
Ole Jan explores how increasing turbine sizes- now reaching up to 22 MW and 310, meter rotor diameters, affect floating substructure selection. Larger turbines bring greater wind and wave forces, necessitating advanced simulations and structural analyses. The pros and cons of various substructure types (Semisubmersible, Spar, TLP and Barge) are discussed, highlighting how our tools Sesam and Bladed optimize these complex systems for stability and efficiency.