Hydrodynamic Analysis of a Modular Integrated Floating Structure System Based on Dolphin-Fender Mooring

For both the expansion of important islands/reefs and development marine resources in South China Sea, a modular integrated floating structure (MIFS) system with tidal self-adaptation dolphin-fender mooring (DFM) has been proposed. The DFM, coupled wave energy converters (WEC), can serve as an anti-motion system. Considering modules’ hydrodynamic interaction effect connectors’ mechanical coupling effect, dynamic responses MIFS WEC’s output power characteristics were investigated under typical sea conditions. Based on comprehensive consideration key factors (safety, economy, comfort), effects DFM module connectors systematically studied for Preliminarily optimal design parameters corresponding WECs suggested. security extreme conditions was checked, promising survival strategy In addition, scheme further discussed, results indicated that proposed shows good expansibility. WEC not only improve comfort inner modules, but also make considerable contributions.