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A review of offshore wind turbines and their various classifications

Kaleem Khodabux, Bhamini S. Bhujun, Piyush Dhawankar, Krishna Busawon

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    Abstract

    This review highlights the most prevalent classifications of wind turbines (WTs). Nowadays, the horizontal axis wind turbines (HAWTs) with 3 blades are the most reliable and widely used turbines for grid integration. Since research on vertical axis wind turbines (VAWTs) is currently ongoing, VAWTs can offer expertise in the installation, operation, and assembling of the technology on the platform. This paper provides a comprehensive review on offshore wind turbine research and development for offshore wind substructures. Various basic designs for fixed support structures & floating platforms used for OWTs are discussed, and their operating principles are laid forth. An outline of the research projects related to floating wind technology that have been carried out by major research institutions and scientific community follows. On the basis of the most recent tests, some conclusions have been drawn about future research and the adoption of wind turbines on offshore. Since big VAWTs are still at a premature stage, deeper research work will be done on VAWTs at creating a practical, reliable, and cost-effective power generating technology for the low-income and remote power usage.

    Original languageEnglish
    Title of host publication2022 7th International Conference on Environment Friendly Energies and Applications (EFEA)
    Subtitle of host publicationRenewable and Sustainable Energy Systems, Hybrid Transportation Systems, Energy Transition, and Energy Security
    PublisherIEEE
    Number of pages6
    ISBN (Electronic)9798350333213
    ISBN (Print)9798350333220
    DOIs
    Publication statusPublished - 16 Dec 2022
    Event7th International Conference on Environment Friendly Energies and Applications, EFEA 2022 - Bagatelle Moka MU, Mauritius
    Duration: 14 Dec 202216 Dec 2022

    Publication series

    NameProceedings of the IEEE International Symposium on Environment Friendly Energies and Applications
    PublisherIEEE
    ISSN (Print)2641-5925
    ISSN (Electronic)2688-2558

    Conference

    Conference7th International Conference on Environment Friendly Energies and Applications, EFEA 2022
    Country/TerritoryMauritius
    CityBagatelle Moka MU
    Period14/12/2216/12/22

    UN SDGs

    This output contributes to the following UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

    1. SDG 7 - Affordable and Clean Energy
      SDG 7 Affordable and Clean Energy

    Keywords

    • darrieus rotor
    • floating structure
    • HAWT
    • OWT
    • savonius rotor
    • semisubmersible
    • spar-buoy
    • TLP
    • VAWT

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