Model tests of a 10 MW semi-submersible floating wind turbine under waves and wind using hybrid method to integrate the rotor thrust and moments

Abstract. This paper describes the results of a wave tank test campaign 1/49 scaled SATH 10 MW floating platform. The software-in-the-loop (SiL) hybrid method was used to include wind turbine thrust and in-plane rotor moments. Experimental are compared with numerical model developed in OpenFAST turbine. carried out tested at deep ocean basin from Lir National Ocean Test Facility Cork, Ireland. substructure design adapted by Saitec support within ARCWIND project (Adaptation Implementation Floating Wind Energy Conversion Technology for Atlantic Region) aim withstanding environmental conditions European Area region. CENER provided controller specially designed configuration. A description experimental setup, force actuator configuration numeric aerodynamic parameters is this work. most relevant under loading shown time series frequency domain. influence submerged geometry variations pitch natural discussed. shows simulation case rated speed, where tilted computation hydrostatic hydrodynamic properties considered. provides better agreement experiments than an equivalent using undisplaced mesh properties.