Mechanical behavior of synthetic fiber ropes for mooring floating offshore wind turbines.

ABSTRACT: The continuous development of floating wind turbine technology is pushing platforms further offshore into deeper seas. Consequently, the water depth required for mooring is increasing, demanding higher standards for the mooring system. This study explores the mechanical properties, including wear resistance and quasi-static stiffness, of nylon, polyester, and high-strength polyethylene mooring ropes through experimental design, aiming to address the challenges faced by floating offshore wind turbines (FOWT) in mooring line safety. In conducting yarn-on-yarn abrasion tests, materials, twist, marine lubricants, and dry and wet environments were chosen as research variables to analyse and compare the wear and tear frequency of sample ropes. The study found that the degree of wear on ropes com

SUBMITTER: Zeng J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11801622 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature