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Simulation of Composite Suction Foundation to Topography Change

Abstract

The objective of this study was to adequately examine potential wave fields, flow fields, and coastal geomorphological changes in an ocean near an offshore wind farm after installation of a wind power-generating set. The simulation results revealed that geomorphological changes (i.e., scouring and silting variations), from a macroscopic perspective, the installation of the wind turbines did not sufficiently affect the geomorphology of the study area. But a microscopic perspective, changes in the seabed geomorphology were only limited to areas surrounding the submerged piles after the installation of the wind turbines.