dc.contributor.author | Weller, S.D. | |
dc.contributor.author | Davies, P. | |
dc.contributor.author | Thies, Philipp R. | |
dc.contributor.author | Harnois, Violette | |
dc.contributor.author | Johanning, Lars | |
dc.date.accessioned | 2014-01-16T12:15:24Z | |
dc.date.issued | 2012-10 | |
dc.description.abstract | The mooring systems of Marine Energy Converters
(including wave energy, tidal energy and offshore
floating wind systems) are critical elements and a
thorough understanding of their long term
durability is essential to guarantee the survivability
of these devices. Synthetic fibre ropes offer
advantages compared to steel in terms of handling,
and can provide a wide range of mechanical and
damping properties. However, their long-term
behaviour is less well known. This paper will first
present results from recent studies conducted for
the offshore industry and discuss these in terms of
renewable energy devices. A reliability-based
approach will then be described, and a framework
for qualifying synthetic ropes, adapted to the
specific requirements of ocean energy devices, will
be presented. New data from measurements at sea
will be provided to support the methodology. | en_GB |
dc.identifier.citation | 4th International Conference on Ocean Energy, held Dublin 17-19th October 2012 | en_GB |
dc.identifier.uri | http://hdl.handle.net/10871/14400 | |
dc.publisher | ICOE | en_GB |
dc.relation.url | http://www.icoe-conference.com/library/conference/icoe_2012/ | en_GB |
dc.subject | fatigue | en_GB |
dc.subject | safety factor | en_GB |
dc.subject | synthetic rope | en_GB |
dc.title | Durability of synthetic mooring lines for ocean energy devices | en_GB |
dc.type | Conference paper | en_GB |
dc.date.available | 2014-01-16T12:15:24Z | |
exeter.place-of-publication | Dublin, Ireland | |
dc.description | publication-status: Published | en_GB |