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53 Advances in Offshore <strong>Wind</strong> Technology 291<br />

Integrated linearized Flex 5 - ASAS(NL) load calculations<br />

Excel ASAS(NL)<br />

Flex 5<br />

Generate model<br />

and load cases<br />

Write ASAS(NL)<br />

input files and<br />

batch files<br />

Init deflection<br />

shapes<br />

Flex 5 files<br />

generation run<br />

(stiffness,<br />

damping, mass<br />

matrix and<br />

loading history)<br />

Retrieval run<br />

Extract time series<br />

of member forces<br />

Integrated windwave<br />

loading<br />

analysis<br />

Rainflow counting<br />

Fig. 53.3. Overview of calculation process<br />

components substructure, tower, nacelle and rotor are installed sequentially,<br />

very much in the same way as onshore construction is performed.<br />

The DOWNVInD project will feature significant innovative approaches.<br />

Due to the fact that conventional installation is not feasible as jack-ups for<br />

45 m water depth are not available for economical conditions, an installation<br />

in two parts is foreseen. The OJQ will be installed and piled first and the<br />

full assembly of wind turbine, rotor and tubular tower will be installed as<br />

one complete unit subsequently. A detailed investigation on how and if this<br />

approach can be made to work is currently underway.<br />

References<br />

1. Schubert, M.; Gößwein, J.: Aufstellung und erste Betriebserfahrungen<br />

der weltweit größten <strong>Wind</strong>energieanlage REpower 5M. Offshore-Symposium<br />

GL-<strong>Wind</strong>energie. Hamburg 2005

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