Floating Wind Turbine Design Assessment Methodology

This document is a guide detailing the SCALEWIND Joint Industry Project (JIP) initiated by MARIN, TNO, Bureau Veritas, and NREL. The objective of the project is to develop a widely accepted methodology for assessing the design of floating wind turbines (FOWT) to enhance design convergence and minimize operational uncertainties. The guide outlines the rapid development of the floating wind market, with turbines exceeding 15MW in power capacity. It emphasizes the need for a step-by-step design and analysis approach that integrates structural flexibility and turbine control. Key points of focus include the analysis of platform motions, accelerations, and loads on the tower, floater, and mooring system. The document also describes the work packages involved in the project, which include identifying knowledge gaps, defining reference platforms, and developing numerical models. The project is scheduled to start in Q2 2025 and aims for a budget of 1.1 million Euros, with contributions from participating partners.