Flow around circular cylinders with very low aspect ratio
Experiments on the flow around stationary circular cylinders with very low aspect ratio
piercing the water free surface were carried out in a recirculating water channel. Eight …
piercing the water free surface were carried out in a recirculating water channel. Eight …
The dynamic response of floating offshore wind turbine platform in wave–current condition
In this paper, the fluid–structure interaction of floating offshore wind turbine (FOWT)
platforms under complex ocean conditions is investigated using OpenFOAM and in-house …
platforms under complex ocean conditions is investigated using OpenFOAM and in-house …
Experimental study on vortex-induced motions of a semi-submersible platform with four square columns, Part I: Effects of current incidence angle and hull appendages
An experimental study on Vortex-Induced Motion (VIM) of the semi-submersible platform
concept with four square columns is presented. Model tests were carried out to check the …
concept with four square columns is presented. Model tests were carried out to check the …
Experimental study on vortex-induced motions of a semi-submersible platform with four square columns, Part II: Effects of surface waves, external damping and draft …
Aiming to complete the results presented before by Gonçalves et al.(2012d. Ocean Eng. 54,
150–169) the present work brings new experimental results on VIM of a semi-submersible …
150–169) the present work brings new experimental results on VIM of a semi-submersible …
Mitigation of vortex-induced motion (VIM) on a monocolumn platform: forces and movements
A great deal of works has been developed on the spar vortex-induced motion (VIM) issue.
There are, however, very few published works concerning VIM of monocolumn platforms …
There are, however, very few published works concerning VIM of monocolumn platforms …
An overview of relevant aspects on VIM of spar and monocolumn platforms
Vortex-induced motions (VIM) of floating structures are very relevant for the design of
mooring and riser systems. In the design phase, spar and monocolumn VIM behavior, as …
mooring and riser systems. In the design phase, spar and monocolumn VIM behavior, as …
Experimental study on vortex-induced motions of a semi-submersible platform with four square columns, part III: Effects of the collinear irregular and regular wave …
RT Gonçalves, LA Pinto, ALC Fujarra - Ocean Engineering, 2020 - Elsevier
Aiming to complete the results presented before in Gonçalves et al.(2012. Ocean Eng. 54,
150–169) and Gonçalves et al.(2013. Ocean Eng. 62, 10–24), this third part of the research …
150–169) and Gonçalves et al.(2013. Ocean Eng. 62, 10–24), this third part of the research …
Experimental comparison of two degrees-of-freedom vortex-induced vibration on high and low aspect ratio cylinders with small mass ratio
RT Gonçalves, GF Rosetti… - … of vibration and …, 2012 - asmedigitalcollection.asme.org
Vortex-induced motion (VIM) is a specific way for naming the vortex-induced vibration (VIV)
acting on floating units. The VIM phenomenon can occur in monocolumn production, storage …
acting on floating units. The VIM phenomenon can occur in monocolumn production, storage …
Experimental study on flow-induced motions of TLP focusing on effects of appendages and mass ratio
C Tian, M Liu, L Xiao, S Wang, H Lu - Ocean Engineering, 2020 - Elsevier
Flow-induced motion (FIM) is an important issue for deep-draft floating platforms, reducing
the fatigue life of mooring and riser systems. Tension leg platforms (TLPs) with a smaller …
the fatigue life of mooring and riser systems. Tension leg platforms (TLPs) with a smaller …
Evolution of the MPSO (monocolumn production, storage and offloading system)
RT Gonçalves, FT Matsumoto, EB Malta… - Marine Systems & …, 2009 - Springer
One of the most difficult challenges in the offshore industry is to reduce hydrocarbon
production costs, which increase as exploration advances to deeper water regions. Most of …
production costs, which increase as exploration advances to deeper water regions. Most of …