For different mooring system types, the footprint radius is the following:• With Tension leg it is 30 m (based on Design considerations for tension leg platform wind turbines - ScienceDirect)• With Taut it is the same as water depth.• With Catenary it is (sqrt (line lenght^2 - depth^2)) based on the …
Mooring lines
How is the mooring line calculated using a catenary?
Mooring lines are made of chain or wire rope and follow a curve that is described mathematically as a “catenary” from the point where they connect to the turbine to the point where they land on the seabed due to their weight. Along the seabed before reaching their anchors, allowing the use of drag …
How is the mooring line calculated using a Taut?
Mooring lines are typically made of synthetic rope and have minimal contact with the seabed, relying on rope elasticity for their compliance, requiring anchors that can withstand both vertical and horizontal loads. In this analysis, we choose a 45° angle between the mooring line and the seabed to …
