Numerical Study on Hydrodynamic Performance of a New Semi-Submersible Aquaculture Platform
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Abstract
To address the limitations of traditional aquaculture cages, such as poor performance in offshore environments, challenges in energy supply, and the inability to integrate modern farming facilities, a new semi-submersible aquaculture platform has been developed and put into operation. The hydrodynamic performance of the platform is analyzed using a fully coupled numerical model. The numerical model incorporates the main structure of the platform, the net system, and the mooring system, and is based on the linear potential flow theory and the Morison equation. The natural period of the platform is found to be far away from the common wave period. The mooring system for the platform in a specific sea area is proven to be safe. The net system significantly affects the hydrodynamic performance and alleviates the dynamic response of the platform. This study provides valuable insights for researchers and engineers in the design and optimization of this type of semi-submersible aquaculture platform in the future.
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OpenAlex topics: Marine Bivalve and Aquaculture Studies
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Affiliations
Guangzhou Institute of Energy Conversion, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Guangzhou 510640, China
Innovation Academy of South China Sea Ecology and Environmental Engineering, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Guangzhou 510301, China
Southern Marine Science and Engineering Guangdong Laboratory (Guangzhou), Guangzhou 511458, China
Key Laboratory of Renewable Energy, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Guangzhou 510640, China
Funding
National Key R&D Program of China · Research and Development Projects in Key Areas of Guangdong Province · Innovation Academy of South China Sea Ecology and Environmental Engineering · Key Special Project for Introduced Talents Team of Southern Marine Science and Engineering Guangdong Laboratory (Guangzhou) · Key Laboratory of Renewable Energy, Chinese Academy of Sciences
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