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Graphical guide to aid in anchor selection for mooring ocean energy systems in the Florida straits
Title
Graphical guide to aid in anchor selection for mooring ocean energy systems in the Florida straits.
Creator
Seibert, Michael G., Graduate College
Date Issued
2010-04-09
PURL
http://purl.flvc.org/fcla/dt/3176886
Format
Document (PDF)
Determining anchoring systems for marine renewable energy devices moored in a western boundary current
Title
Determining anchoring systems for marine renewable energy devices moored in a western boundary current.
Creator
Seibert, Michael G., Charles E. Schmidt College of Science, Department of Ocean and Mechanical Engineering
Abstract/Description
In this thesis anchoring systems for marine renewable energy devices are examined for an area of interest off the coast of Southeast Florida that contains both ocean current and thermal resources for future energy extraction. Bottom types observed during previous regional benthic surveys are compiled and anchor performance of each potential anchor type for the observed bottom types is compared. A baseline range of environmental conditions is created by combining local current measurements and...
Show moreIn this thesis anchoring systems for marine renewable energy devices are examined for an area of interest off the coast of Southeast Florida that contains both ocean current and thermal resources for future energy extraction. Bottom types observed during previous regional benthic surveys are compiled and anchor performance of each potential anchor type for the observed bottom types is compared. A baseline range of environmental conditions is created by combining local current measurements and offshore industry standards. Numerical simulations of single point moored marine hydrokinetic devices are created and used to extract anchor loading for two potential deployment locations, multiple mooring scopes, and turbine rotor diameters up to 50 m. This anchor loading data is used for preliminary anchor sizing of deadweight and driven plate anchors on both cohesionless and cohesive soils. Finally, the capabilities of drag embedment and pile anchors relevant to marine renewable energy devices are discussed.
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Date Issued
2011
PURL
http://purl.flvc.org/FAU/3172697
Subject Headings
Ocean energy resources, Renewable energy sources, Deep-sea moorings, Ocean engineering, Geothermal energy
Format
Document (PDF)