Two-Dimensional Numerical Modeling and Design Optimization of a Moored Buoy Under Ice Load

• Main Author: Cai, Ruolin (author)
• Other Authors: Hoving, Jeroen (mentor), van den Berg, Marnix (graduation committee), Delft University of Technology (degree granting institution)
• Format: Master Thesis
• Language: English
• Published: 2018
• Subjects: two-dimensional; mooring system; numerical modeling; buoy; Arctic; Lagrange
• Online Access: http://resolver.tudelft.nl/uuid:d8b1fc1d-c74c-4192-ba39-9a4b07d1899d

A single point mooring (SPM) system is one of the possible mooring systems in the field of Arctic floating production. It consists of a moored buoy to provide its anchoring unit with the capacity of mooring and ice sheltering. In the preliminary design phase, the performance of the mooring buoy must...