Normal Operating Performance Study of 15 MW Floating Wind Turbine System Using Semisubmersible Taida Floating Platform in Hsinchu Offshore Area

This study predicted the motion response and power performance of a floating wind turbine system equipped with semisubmersible Taida platform, an IEA 15 MW turbine, 3 × 2 mooring design in Hsinchu offshore area Taiwan Strait. The hydrodynamic properties were calculated using ANSYS-AQWA STAR-CCM+. equations solved by OrcaFlex to obtain generator power, as well dynamics aerodynamics turbine. waves assumed share same direction wind. compared mean values standard deviations response, line tension between potential- viscous-flow approaches considering combination seven directions four current under two wave conditions area. numerical prediction shows that viscous effect has larger impact on heave, roll, pitch motions. angle leading dominant Strait, which comes from northeast, should be 120° 180° order deliver relatively favorable system.