Offshore Wind Energy for Australia, A Case Study with a Floating 15MW Turbine
EVENT: AOG
1 Mar 2021
This presentation covers the following:
Introduction to NREL 15MW Wind Turbine
Numerical Modelling and Validation
Floating Foundation – Stinger Keel Concept
Floater Mooring Configuration Optimisation
Fully Coupled Analysis Results
Pilot Site In Australia
Wind Profile
Energy output
Levelized Cost of Energy (LCOE)
Summary and Conclusions
Authors
Mike Campbell
Global Director, USA
Mike Campbell
Global Director, USA
About
Mike is a Global Director and vice president of 2H’s Houston office, where he is responsible for the management of the engineering group. Mike has over 22 years of experience dedicated to riser engineering, ranging from conceptual design and feasibility to detailed design, installation, monitoring and operational integrity management for all types of riser systems and subsea equipment. He has authored numerous technical publications including fatigue analysis methods and the use of field measurements to benchmark and improve design tools. Mike is a graduate of the University of Sheffield, UK, and has a bachelor’s degree in mathematics and physics.
Yusuf Arikan
Senior Principal Engineer
About
Yusuf Arikan has over 15 years of structural engineering and project management experience in the design and analysis of various offshore structures including hydrodynamics of various floating offshore wind foundations. In recent years, he has been extensively involved in floating offshore wind projects, specifically the coupled assessment of the floater & turbine, and the design and analysis of mooring systems and power cables.
Yusuf holds a Bachelor’s degree from Bogazici University, Turkey and a Master’s degree from the University of Houston. He is a registered Professional Engineer (PE) in Texas and Project Management Professional (PMP).
