TP V.1 Hydro- and morphodynamic loads

A sub-project in innovation area V – Marine pressure limits and cumulative ecological impacts

The focus of this subproject is on fluid-structure-soil interaction with marine physics and its relevance for hydro- and morphodynamic load estimations.

In order to ensure the sustainable design and operation of OWPs, a robust assessment and prediction of these interactions and the associated loads on foundation structures is required. Hydrodynamic loads as a result of breaking waves and tidal currents as well as erosion processes in the vicinity of turbines must be taken into account in impact assessments and design approaches.

To this end, measurement campaigns are being developed and current and wave measurements are being carried out in the vicinity of offshore wind turbines.