Preliminary Design and Energy Production of a Mobile Floating Structure (MFS) for Offshore Wind Turbines in Indonesian Waters

Muhammad Uswah Pawara; Chris Jeremy Verian Sitorus; Hariyono Hariyono; Andi Mursid Nugraha Arifuddin; Alamsyah Alamsyah; Taufik Hidayat; Suardi Suardi; Abdul Mujib Syadzali; Faisal Mahmuddin

Muhammad Uswah Pawara Kalimantan Institute of Technology
Chris Jeremy Verian Sitorus aNaval Architecture Program, Kalimantan Institute of Technology
Hariyono Hariyono Naval Architecture Program, Kalimantan Institute of Technology
Andi Mursid Nugraha Arifuddin Naval Architecture Program, Kalimantan Institute of Technology
Alamsyah Alamsyah Naval Architecture Program, Kalimantan Institute of Technology
Taufik Hidayat Naval Architecture Program, Kalimantan Institute of Technology
Suardi Suardi Naval Architecture Program, Kalimantan Institute of Technology
Abdul Mujib Syadzali Civil Engineering Program, Kalimantan Institute of Technology
Faisal Mahmuddin Marine Engineering Department, Hasanuddin University

Keywords: Hull, Hydrodinamic performance, Main Dimension, MFS

Abstract

The Mobile Floating Structure (MFS) is an innovative floating wind turbine concept that utilizes a catamaran hull design to enhance mobility and operational efficiency. Unlike stationary platforms, the MFS can relocate to areas with higher wind energy density, making it a promising solution for optimizing wind energy harvesting in offshore environments. This study focuses on the preliminary design and energy production of the MFS. Maxsurf is used to analyze hydrostatics and assess the hydrodynamic performance of the MFS hull after the dimension of the MFS is determine with key considerations including rotor diameter and the weight of the wind turbine. Furthermore, four wind turbines are installed in the MFS. Those aspect were integrated into the design process to ensure realistic operational adaptability. As result. the resulting dimensions of the MFS were determined utilizing Maxsurf. Moreover, different with the previous study that use satellite data, the present study employs reanalysis data to estimate the energy density and power production of MFS. the energy density map is also produced in the present study to determine the monthly location of the MFS. The energy production of the MFS with four turbines has been calculated, and the energy production map is also drawn. Finally, the energy production of the MFS in the chosen location has also been estimated. The energy production map can be utilized to develop MFS in other location.