Global design methodology for semi-submersible hulls of floating wind turbines

Designing the support structures for floating wind turbines (FWTs) involves a step-by-step process, typically in three phases, i.e., starting from concept selection and determining the overall dimensions for a given configuration, and finally, determining the detailed specifications. The global design of the hull is used to select the floater concept and determine the global dimensions for the subsequent detailed design. This global design …