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Numerical Modelling of Offshore Wind Energy Systems. Wind Energy Engineering

  • Book

  • September 2026
  • Elsevier Science and Technology
  • ID: 6251201
Numerical Modelling of Offshore Wind Energy Systems is a thorough, systematic guide to numerical modelling and code development for researchers, students, and engineers in the offshore wind energy field. The book begins by introducing offshore wind energy and reviewing widely-used numerical simulation tools and the fundamental knowledge essential for performing fully coupled analysis of offshore wind turbines. The second part of the book focuses on numerical modelling techniques for fixed-bottom turbines, followed by detailed coverage of floating turbines. In both cases, in-depth case studies are presented to help readers to understand the dynamic behavior of the relevant systems. The final section of the book explores numerical modelling techniques as applied to novel concepts and future trends, including twin-rotor wind energy systems, integration with marine energy resources, multi-energy hybrid floating systems, and other areas. This latest volume in the Elsevier Wind Energy Engineering Series is of interest to all those involved in the design, development, and installation of offshore wind turbines, floating energy systems, and wave-wind-current hybrid systems, including researchers, students, engineers, and other practitioners.

Table of Contents

Part I: Numerical Modelling Methods and Simulation Tools of Offshore Wind Energy Systems
1. Introduction to Offshore Wind Energy
2. Numerical Simulation Tools and Methodologies for Offshore Wind Turbines

Part II: Numerical Modelling and Case Studies for Fixed-Bottom Offshore Wind Turbines
3. Development of Soil-Structure Interaction Modules for Offshore Wind Turbines
4. Seismic Analysis and Structural Control of Offshore Wind Turbines
5. Case Study 1 Optimization of Tuned Mass Damper Control Under Earthquake Events
6. Case Study 2 Intensity and Directionality of Earthquake Excitations

Part III: Numerical Modelling and Case Studies for Floating Offshore Wind Turbines
7. Development and Validation of FAST2AQWA
8. Case Study 3 Application of FAST2AQWA for the TELWIND and TetraSpar Concepts
9. Case Study 4 Application of FAST2AQWA for the Design of a 17MW Floating Platform in a Practical Project

Part IV: Future Trends of Offshore Wind Energy Systems
10. Twin-Rotor Wind Turbine Concepts
11. Integration with Marine Energy Resources
12. Future Trends in Offshore Wind Energy

Authors

Yang Yang Faculty of Maritime and Transportation, Ningbo University, China.

Dr. Yang Yang is currently an Associate Professor of Naval Architecture and Ocean Engineering at Ningbo University in China. He was a postdoctoral research associate at Liverpool John Moores University (UK) from 2018 to 2020. With a PhD in Power Mechanics and Engineering, he leads the Offshore Wind Energy research group at Ningbo University, and has been PI of 17 projects funded by Natural Science Foundation of China, Zhejiang Province and industrial corporations over the past three years with a total budget of CNY 10 million. Dr. Yang serves on the editorial boards of several international journals including "Modern Subsea Engineering and Technology� and "Frontiers in Energy Research-Wind Energy� and has written one book in Chinese and co-authored 105 research articles. His research interests include development of fully coupled modelling methodology and numerical software for offshore wind turbines, multi-energy hybrid systems, and wind-aqua integrated farms, developing several numerical analysis tools.

Musa Bashir School of Engineering, University of Liverpool (UOL), UK.

Prof. Musa Bashir is currently a Professor of Maritime Engineering in the School of Engineering at the University of Liverpool (UOL), in the United Kingdom. He holds a PhD in Naval Architecture from Newcastle University. Prior to joining the University of Liverpool, he was a Reader in Naval Architecture and Ocean Engineering at Liverpool John Moores University, and before that he worked as research staff on a number of projects at Newcastle University. As the PI, Prof. Bashir has been granted more than 10 projects with a total budget over GBP 3 million. He has co-authored 2 book chapters and 40 research articles related. His research interests include design and installation of offshore structures and renewable energy systems, integrity management of offshore structures, and sustainable fuels for electric vessels, hydrodynamics of marine vehicles.

Chun Li School of Energy and Power Engineering, University of Shanghai for Science and Technology, China.

Prof. Chun Li is a Professor of Energy and Power Engineering at the University of Shanghai for Science and Technology, in China, since 2001. He is the Director of the Research Institute for Fluid Mechanics and Engineering and the leader of a research group in wind energy. As the PI, he has been awarded granted for more than 20 research projects related to wind energy by the Natural Science Foundation of China and other organizations. Prof. Li has supervised 112 master's students and 18 PhD students. He has published 4 books and authored 466 research articles. His research interests include optimization of fluid performance of power engineering systems, aerodynamic design and control of wind turbines, and structural healthy monitoring of wind energy systems.