Design of an Oscillating Wave Surge Converter on the WindFloat* Structure

This manuscript summarizes the numerical modeling and experimental testing that was performed to integrate an Oscillating Wave Surge Converter (OWSC) on the WindFloat structure. The WindFloat is a floating foundation supporting a very large wind turbine (>5MW). The OWSC consists of three hinged rectangular flaps (flat stiffened vertical plates) rotating about the top main beams of the WindFloat platform. By incorporating a wave-energy device on the structure and focusing on potential synergies, the overall economics of the project can be improved, since the mooring system, power infrastructure, and installation costs are shared.