Overview
Darwind provides numerical modelling and engineering studies for fixed and floating offshore wind concepts. These studies support the assessment of structural dynamics, foundation behaviour, hydrodynamic response, environmental loading, system stability and operational accessibility under site-specific conditions.
Study Areas
Comparative assessment of monopile, jacket, gravity-base and pile-supported foundation concepts for fixed offshore wind turbines.
Evaluation of eigenmodes, natural frequencies, structural deformation and dynamic response under time-domain simulation campaigns.
Assessment of soil–pile interaction, pile loads and seabed erosion effects on system dynamics.
Analysis of site-specific wind, wave, current and water-level conditions for fatigue, energy and accessibility assessments.
Analytical Capabilities
Numerical Model Development
Development of integrated models for fixed foundations, floating platforms, turbines, mooring systems, and environmental loading.Eigenmode and Dynamic Assessment
Identification of critical natural frequencies and structural modes before detailed time-domain analysis.Time-Domain Simulation Campaigns
Execution of large simulation sets covering relevant combinations of wind, wave, current, and water-level conditions.Extreme and Fatigue Evaluation
Assessment of ultimate loads, maximum motions, stability, fatigue life, and long-term structural behaviour.Operational and Energy Studies
Evaluation of energy production conditions and weather windows for offshore inspection and maintenance activities.