A review of advances in modeling hydrodynamics and hydroelasticity for very large floating structures

C Jiang, P Xu, X Bai, Z Zhao, O el Moctar, G Zhang - Ocean Engineering, 2023 - Elsevier
Since the introduction of the concept of very large floating structure (VLFS), research in this
area has become increasingly intensive. VLFSs have the potential to serve various functions …

Multi-objective optimization design for a 15 MW semisubmersible floating offshore wind turbine using evolutionary algorithm

J Wang, Y Ren, W Shi, M Collu, V Venugopal, X Li - Applied Energy, 2025 - Elsevier
This paper introduces a framework designed to optimize the configuration of a 15 MW
floating offshore wind turbine (FOWT) with a focus on the cost. The proposed framework …

Real-time hybrid model tests of floating offshore wind turbines: Status, challenges, and future trends

W Shi, J Fu, Z Ren, Z Jiang, T Wang, L Cui, X Li - Applied Ocean Research, 2023 - Elsevier
Offshore wind energy is being supported by more national policies. The complexity of the
marine environment makes it more difficult to study the coupling performance of offshore …

Development of a control co-design optimization framework with aeroelastic-control coupling for floating offshore wind turbines

X Du, J Liang, JL Muro, G Qian, L Burlion, O Bilgen - Applied Energy, 2024 - Elsevier
Sequential design optimization is frequently used to design floating offshore wind turbines.
This method simplifies the design problem by implementing each of the disciplines …

Frequency-domain hydroelastic stress analysis of floating structures under spatially inhomogeneous wave field

S Zhang, S Fu, S Li, Y Xu, Z Pan - Ocean Engineering, 2023 - Elsevier
This paper presents a frequency-domain method for the stress analysis of flexible floating
structures exposed to a spatially inhomogeneous wave field. A hydroelastic model is …

Experimental study of a semi-submersible floating wind turbine with aquaculture cages under combined wind and irregular waves

S Cao, Y Cheng, J Duan, J Li, Y Wang - Energy, 2024 - Elsevier
The coordinated and integrated development of multiple marine industries is conducive to
achieving efficient utilization of the ocean. Here, a novel semi-submersible floating wind …

Hydro-and aero-elastic response of floating offshore wind turbines to combined waves and wind in frequency domain

A Lamei, M Hayatdavoodi, HR Riggs - Journal of Ocean Engineering and …, 2024 - Springer
An analytical approach and numerical solution to determine coupled aeroelastic and
hydroelastic response of floating offshore wind turbines of arbitrary shape to combined wind …

Frequency-domain hydroelastic stress analysis considering local bending effect based on a two-step procedure

S Zhang, S Fu, S Li, T Moan, Y Xu, Z Pan - Marine Structures, 2024 - Elsevier
In this study, a two-step stress analysis method to incorporate the global hydroelasticity and
local bending effect is developed in the frequency domain. In the first step, the continuous …

Second-order sum-frequency hydroelastic analysis of a flexible structure in bichromatic waves

S Li, S Fu, S Zhang, Y Xu - Ocean Engineering, 2023 - Elsevier
Due to the complexity of the second-order boundary value problem (BVP) considered in the
generalized mode, the second-order hydroelasticity analysis is still challenging. Based on …

Further development of offshore floating solar and its design requirements

A Emami, M Karimirad - Marine Structures, 2025 - Elsevier
Floating solar platform (FSP) installations in coastal waters provide a significant energy
source for reaching the goal of global net-zero emissions by 2050. These alternative and …