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After years of being acknowledged as the world's leading publisher of Open Access books, today, we are proud to announce we’ve successfully launched a portfolio of Open Science journals covering rapidly expanding areas of interdisciplinary research.
\n\n\n\nIntechOpen was founded by scientists, for scientists, in order to make book publishing accessible around the globe. Over the last two decades, this has driven Open Access (OA) book publishing whilst levelling the playing field for global academics. Through our innovative publishing model and the support of the research community, we have now published over 5,700 Open Access books and are visited online by over three million academics every month. These researchers are increasingly working in broad technology-based subjects, driving multidisciplinary academic endeavours into human health, environment, and technology.
\n\nBy listening to our community, and in order to serve these rapidly growing areas which lie at the core of IntechOpen's expertise, we are launching a portfolio of Open Science journals:
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\n\nIn conclusion, Natalia Reinic Babic, Head of Journal Publishing and Open Science at IntechOpen adds:
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\n\nWe invite you to visit the journals homepage and learn more about the journal’s Editorial Boards, scope and vision as all three journals are now open for submissions.
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For this, it was aimed to explain the formulation of the disorder in light of the basic CBT model in each chapter and then to present the treatment approach of the disorder with case examples. 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There is no different diagnostic system for children and adolescents. OCD has serious adverse effects on family, school, and social lives of children and adolescents, but adolescents with OCD often hide their symptoms and delay seeking help due to several reasons such as inability to recognize their symptoms as disease manifestations, embarrassment, fear of being stigmatized by other people, and believing that what the experience is transient. The age of onset has significance in terms of the disease progression. Therefore it is very important to detect OCD at its early stage, because the majority of the adult patients develop the disease during childhood or adolescence.",signatures:"Irem Damla Cimen",downloadPdfUrl:"/chapter/pdf-download/56889",previewPdfUrl:"/chapter/pdf-preview/56889",authors:[{id:"203625",title:"M.D.",name:"İrem",surname:"Çimen",slug:"irem-cimen",fullName:"İrem Çimen"}],corrections:null},{id:"59726",title:"Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Social Anxiety Disorder: Intrapersonal and Interpersonal Aspects and Clinical Application",doi:"10.5772/intechopen.74302",slug:"cognitive-behavioral-therapy-for-social-anxiety-disorder-intrapersonal-and-interpersonal-aspects-and",totalDownloads:1616,totalCrossrefCites:1,totalDimensionsCites:2,hasAltmetrics:0,abstract:"Research on social anxiety disorder (SAD), and its treatment, widely focuses on intrapersonal aspects. There also exists an increasing body of literature concentrating on its interpersonal dimensions. This chapter will present an overview about both intrapersonal and interpersonal approaches to SAD. This will be followed by a clinical application including dyadic and group session fostering the intra- and interpersonal perspective in cognitive behavioral therapy, in addition to the derivation of the patient’s individual model of SAD based on Clark and Wells model of treating SAD.",signatures:"Christina Hunger-Schoppe",downloadPdfUrl:"/chapter/pdf-download/59726",previewPdfUrl:"/chapter/pdf-preview/59726",authors:[{id:"210496",title:"Dr.",name:"Christina",surname:"Hunger",slug:"christina-hunger",fullName:"Christina Hunger"}],corrections:null},{id:"57252",title:"Video Feedback Techniques Used in Social Anxiety Disorders",doi:"10.5772/intechopen.71278",slug:"video-feedback-techniques-used-in-social-anxiety-disorders",totalDownloads:1085,totalCrossrefCites:0,totalDimensionsCites:0,hasAltmetrics:0,abstract:"The effectiveness of video feedback in socially anxious individuals including the improvement of distorted self-perceptions has been reported. However, socially anxious individuals might overestimate their appearance on video as more negative or less positive. Such misjudgments might be caused by excessively high negative interpretations and lack of positive interpretations in patients with social anxiety disorder (SAD). The results of this study suggest that a person’s interpretations of his or her appearance on video interfere with the effectiveness of video feedback. The significance of these findings and techniques for improving cognitive interventions using video feedback are discussed.",signatures:"Kentaro Shirotsuki",downloadPdfUrl:"/chapter/pdf-download/57252",previewPdfUrl:"/chapter/pdf-preview/57252",authors:[{id:"211357",title:"Dr.",name:"Kentaro",surname:"Shirotsuki",slug:"kentaro-shirotsuki",fullName:"Kentaro Shirotsuki"}],corrections:null},{id:"57179",title:"Imagery Rehearsal Therapy (IRT) Combined with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)",doi:"10.5772/intechopen.70899",slug:"imagery-rehearsal-therapy-irt-combined-with-cognitive-behavioral-therapy-cbt-",totalDownloads:1440,totalCrossrefCites:2,totalDimensionsCites:3,hasAltmetrics:0,abstract:"In cases of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), nightmares can often persist, even after a cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) for this disorder. Imagery rehearsal therapy (IRT) is a CBT that targets the treatment of nightmares directly. Objectives: the present study describes the feasibility and the efficacy of combining IRT with first-line, trauma-focused CBT for PTSD. Method: two individuals with PTSD took part in this experimental case study protocol. The efficacy of the combined treatment was evaluated using semi-structured interviews, self-report questionnaires, and daily self-monitoring diaries. Results: after three IRT sessions for Participant 1 and five IRT sessions for Participant 2, combined with CBT for PTSD, both participants experienced a slight decrease in sleep difficulties and in the intensity of their PTSD symptoms post-treatment. More particularly, one participant demonstrated a significant decrease in the level of distress associated with his post-traumatic nightmares (PTNM). Conclusions: these results demonstrate that it is possible and promising to combine IRT with CBT for PTSD.",signatures:"Katia Levrier, André Marchand, Valérie Billette, Stéphane Guay and\nGeneviève Belleville",downloadPdfUrl:"/chapter/pdf-download/57179",previewPdfUrl:"/chapter/pdf-preview/57179",authors:[{id:"175626",title:"Prof.",name:"André",surname:"Marchand",slug:"andre-marchand",fullName:"André Marchand"},{id:"184054",title:"Dr.",name:"Katia",surname:"Levrier",slug:"katia-levrier",fullName:"Katia Levrier"},{id:"184057",title:"Dr.",name:"Geneviève",surname:"Belleville",slug:"genevieve-belleville",fullName:"Geneviève Belleville"},{id:"194415",title:"Dr.",name:"Stephane",surname:"Guay",slug:"stephane-guay",fullName:"Stephane Guay"},{id:"210756",title:"Dr.",name:"Valérie",surname:"Billette",slug:"valerie-billette",fullName:"Valérie Billette"}],corrections:null},{id:"57215",title:"Dreams in Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy",doi:"10.5772/intechopen.70893",slug:"dreams-in-cognitive-behavioral-therapy",totalDownloads:1489,totalCrossrefCites:1,totalDimensionsCites:3,hasAltmetrics:0,abstract:"In recent years, cognitive-behavioral-oriented therapists have found a new interest in work with dreams. Dream analysis within the framework of cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) seems to be fully justified if the cognitive processes involved in the dreaming process are considered. The aim of the chapter is to introduce three perspectives for working with dreams within the realm of CBT. The first perspective is dedicated to the historical view on the use of dreams in CBT. The second includes an analysis of the conceptual functions of working with dreams in CBT. The third presents practical issues related to dream analysis in CBT. To sum up, the chapter presents systematic and comprehensive information about the therapeutic work with dreams within CBT from a historical, functional, and processual perspective.",signatures:"Dagna Skrzypińska and Barbara Szmigielska",downloadPdfUrl:"/chapter/pdf-download/57215",previewPdfUrl:"/chapter/pdf-preview/57215",authors:[{id:"215223",title:"Ph.D. Student",name:"Dagna",surname:"Skrzypińska",slug:"dagna-skrzypinska",fullName:"Dagna Skrzypińska"},{id:"215224",title:"Prof.",name:"Barbara",surname:"Szmigielska",slug:"barbara-szmigielska",fullName:"Barbara Szmigielska"}],corrections:null},{id:"58891",title:"Cognitive-Behavioral Psychotherapy for Couples: An Insight into the Treatment of Couple Hardships and Struggles",doi:"10.5772/intechopen.72104",slug:"cognitive-behavioral-psychotherapy-for-couples-an-insight-into-the-treatment-of-couple-hardships-and",totalDownloads:7543,totalCrossrefCites:2,totalDimensionsCites:5,hasAltmetrics:1,abstract:"In this chapter, a comprehensive literature review of the theoretical underpinnings and clinical practices of cognitive-behavioral couple therapy (CBCT) will be presented. First, a description of the theory underlying CBCT and the role of the therapist will be reviewed. Different mandates and motives for couples to consult in CBCT will then be described, with attention given to specificities for diverse populations. The assessment process and main intervention techniques used by CBCT therapists will be presented, including communication training, problem and conflict resolution, cognitive restructuring, identification and expression of emotions, expression of affection and sexual problems as well as acceptance and tolerance of differences. The chapter will conclude with a critical analysis of CBCT and suggestions for future clinical developments.",signatures:"Caroline Dugal, Gaëlle Bakhos, Claude Bélanger and Natacha\nGodbout",downloadPdfUrl:"/chapter/pdf-download/58891",previewPdfUrl:"/chapter/pdf-preview/58891",authors:[{id:"57536",title:"Prof.",name:"Claude",surname:"Belanger",slug:"claude-belanger",fullName:"Claude Belanger"}],corrections:null},{id:"58462",title:"Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy: Current Paths in the Management of Obesity",doi:"10.5772/intechopen.72586",slug:"cognitive-behavioral-therapy-current-paths-in-the-management-of-obesity",totalDownloads:1191,totalCrossrefCites:1,totalDimensionsCites:2,hasAltmetrics:0,abstract:"The treatment of obesity and its related chronic symptoms is one of the major issues that world healthcare systems are facing today. Cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) is one of the most effective therapies in the treatment of dysfunctional eating behaviors. In the first part of the chapter, the phenomenon of obesity will be introduced; subsequently, the role of CBT into obesity treatment will be underlined. CBT’s core strategies will be presented and analyzed: goal setting, self-monitoring, stimulus control, problem solving technique, and cognitive restructuring technique. The use of these strategies and related results is a major issue, emphasizing the need for further studies on the phenomenon of obesity, given the excellent results available in the short term, with significant weight loss, but the difficulties in keeping the results achieved in the long run. Since obesity is a chronic condition, CBT treatments must focus on different outcomes, considering weight loss as a consequence of a change in the individual’s eating style rather than as a major and only result to be pursued. Finally, we will take into account the topic of motivation in the psychological treatment of obesity since patient’s motivation assessment seems to be a major prerequisite for successful weight loss therapy.",signatures:"Alessandro Musetti, Roberto Cattivelli, Anna Guerrini, Anna Maria\nMirto, Francesco Vailati Riboni, Giorgia Varallo, Gianluca\nCastelnuovo and Enrico Molinari",downloadPdfUrl:"/chapter/pdf-download/58462",previewPdfUrl:"/chapter/pdf-preview/58462",authors:[{id:"155485",title:"Prof.",name:"Gianluca",surname:"Castelnuovo",slug:"gianluca-castelnuovo",fullName:"Gianluca Castelnuovo"},{id:"215922",title:"Ph.D.",name:"Alessandro",surname:"Musetti",slug:"alessandro-musetti",fullName:"Alessandro Musetti"},{id:"215966",title:"Dr.",name:"Roberto",surname:"Cattivelli",slug:"roberto-cattivelli",fullName:"Roberto Cattivelli"},{id:"216097",title:"Dr.",name:"Francesco",surname:"Vailati Riboni",slug:"francesco-vailati-riboni",fullName:"Francesco Vailati Riboni"},{id:"216098",title:"Dr.",name:"Anna",surname:"Guerini",slug:"anna-guerini",fullName:"Anna Guerini"},{id:"216376",title:"Dr.",name:"Giorgia",surname:"Varallo",slug:"giorgia-varallo",fullName:"Giorgia Varallo"}],corrections:null},{id:"58661",title:"Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy for Gambling Addiction",doi:"10.5772/intechopen.72671",slug:"cognitive-behavioral-therapy-for-gambling-addiction",totalDownloads:1982,totalCrossrefCites:1,totalDimensionsCites:3,hasAltmetrics:0,abstract:"This chapter contains a brief history of gambling and a brief description of gambling disorders, followed by the risks that this behavior would become compulsive and the negative consequences that the gambler and the members of this family would experience. Thereafter, the psychological characteristics of the compulsive gambler will be specified, as results from the recent international researches, and we will also describe the psychological profile of the Romanian compulsive gambler. Next, we will approach the various methods of treatment of gambling addiction, focusing on the forms of psychotherapy that proved to be effective in treating this mental disorder, and listing of certain studies that have demonstrated their effectiveness.",signatures:"Steliana Rizeanu",downloadPdfUrl:"/chapter/pdf-download/58661",previewPdfUrl:"/chapter/pdf-preview/58661",authors:[{id:"214110",title:"Prof.",name:"Steliana",surname:"Rizeanu",slug:"steliana-rizeanu",fullName:"Steliana Rizeanu"}],corrections:null},{id:"57700",title:"Internet Addiction and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy",doi:"10.5772/intechopen.71277",slug:"internet-addiction-and-cognitive-behavioral-therapy",totalDownloads:2890,totalCrossrefCites:1,totalDimensionsCites:5,hasAltmetrics:0,abstract:"Internet addiction has become a social and public health problem especially among adolescents and adults. The purpose of this chapter is to describe the Internet addiction and discuss the process of treating Internet addiction by using cognitive behavioral therapy for Internet addiction model (CBT-IA). Among the Internet addiction, I have elected to focus on the studies regarding definition, prevalence, risk factors, negatives consequences, and treatment modalities with focus on CBT-IA. In contrast, research on the CBT-IA is still in its early stages. Till now, there is no clear definition for Internet addiction, and these definitions are based on assessment tools that are developed by researchers. There was a variance in the prevalence of Internet addiction among adolescents and adults, which might be related to many factors including assessment instruments and cultural factors. There are many risk factors for Internet addiction that involve socio-demographic, social, psychological factors, and Internet use practices. Many negative consequences result from Internet addiction such as social withdrawal, lack of relationships with families and peers, and psychological problems including depression and anxiety. The CBT-IA is the most effective treatment for Internet addiction. The CBT-IA model is a comprehensive approach, which can be divided into three phases: behavior modification, cognitive restructuring, and harm reduction therapy (HRT).",signatures:"Malakeh Zuhdi Malak",downloadPdfUrl:"/chapter/pdf-download/57700",previewPdfUrl:"/chapter/pdf-preview/57700",authors:[{id:"214764",title:"Dr.",name:"Malakeh",surname:"Malak",slug:"malakeh-malak",fullName:"Malakeh Malak"}],corrections:null},{id:"58169",title:"The Internet and CBT: A New Clinical Application of an Effective Therapy",doi:"10.5772/intechopen.72146",slug:"the-internet-and-cbt-a-new-clinical-application-of-an-effective-therapy",totalDownloads:1776,totalCrossrefCites:2,totalDimensionsCites:5,hasAltmetrics:0,abstract:"Mental disorders are disabling and common. Depression, for example, has greater global burden of disease than any physical disorder, and almost a third of people will experience some form of mental disorder in their lifetime. The effectiveness of psychological interventions is well established. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is particularly effective for mood and anxiety disorders. But CBT is demanding of time and resources, partly explaining its limited availability, even in public systems. More and more people have access to the Internet and smartphones, even in the developing world. Internet therapies (including smart-phone apps) have been developed, offering CBT. Can technology help with access to CBT? In this chapter, we will look at the effectiveness of iCBT for several illnesses, based on new evidence from recent randomized controlled trials and meta-analyses, noting that while there is evidence for this therapy, not all programs have the same results. We consider iCBT in the real world, by looking at some popular apps and websites, including MoodGYM, and also present a case from The Scarborough Hospital (where we implemented a free-at-the-point-of-use iCBT program), demonstrating how it can be applied in an outpatient setting. We also present the current strengths and limitations associated with iCBT. 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The development of floating wind farms implies the issue of offshore O and M workers safety. It is therefore of upmost importance to know the constraints and acceptable conditions for berthing a CTV.
For berthing with the “bump and jump” method, a CTV comes and pushes its fender against the boat landing ladder. The fender studied here is the stiff fender [1].
The present work relies on the results of a study performed by HSVA [2] and endeavors to meet the results obtained in its CTV model tank test. However, our approach here is different from HSVA numerical berthing calculations, which are more sophisticated.
The calculation is based on a simplified linear diffraction-radiation model applied in the frequential domain [1].
The studied ship is a CATamaran CTV (CAT CTV) [2, 3]: 27 m long, 8.2 m wide, twin hulls 3.2 m wide. It is modelled with Wigley hulls (Figure 1) [1].
CTV berthing against monopile (3D view).
The software used are GMSH for meshing [4] and NEMOH for hydrodynamics [5].
The Wigley hull, due to the wave excitation, moves in a vertical plane as follows (Figure 2) [1]:
1 rotation against her floatation centre | 1 degree of freedom | θ (pitch) |
1 translation against her original position O | 2 degrees of freedom | τx (surge) τz (heave) |
CTV sea keeping without berthing (elevation).
The equations of dynamics are:
Fexcit: vector of wave loads Ia: matrix of added inertia (both calculated by NEMOH [5]) | |
(calculated with NEMOH [5]) | |
P = propeller thrust. If: |
The friction coefficient without sliding is, about the principle of action and reaction (Figure 3) [1]:
Coulomb’s friction law.
Assumptions:
A thrust P is added to N, in order never to reach N < 0:
For a low friction berthing:
The equations at the berthing point A = A- become therefore:
We define tT and tN respectively as the time phase corrections required to get the calculated loads T(t) and N(t) in phase with HSVA test results THSVA (t) and NHSVA (t) [2].
We also define the following notations:
In order for the function f(t) to get relative extremes, the numerator of the quotient in Eq. (8) must have a positive discriminant δ′:
Moreover, the denominator in Eq. (8) must never be null. Physically that means that the CTV propeller thrust P should be great enough in order never to get N < 0. Mathematically that implies both that its discriminant Δ′ must be negative and that
If the conditions (3) and (4) are met, then, over a wave period, the friction coefficient will reach its extremes at the instants t+ and t−, which correspond to the following values T+ and T−:
Then the maximum friction coefficient over a wave period is:
We must therefore choose. Physically, that is the CTV surge over which the CTV captain has the time to adjust the propeller thrust P, in order for the fender never to lose contact with the boat landing. Nevertheless, the CTV is limited by her maximum thrust Pmax. We infer that:
Or, in other words:
The selected criterion for CTV boarding at the berthing point is that the friction coefficient must never exceed the grip factor:
For benchmarking purpose, the first calculation models the “bump and jump” against a monopile (Figures 1 and 4). The water depth is 29 m.
CTV berthing against monopile (plane view).
The studied monopile has a 5 m diameter [2].
It may be noted that the CAT CTV is wider than the monopile: therefore the former is not masked from the waves by the latter.
Figure 5 compares for 2 m significant wave height (Hs) the calculated ratio of wave vertical force over wave horizontal force (T/N) with the grip coefficient of rubber against very wet soil (fgrip) [6].
Curves T/N and fgrip versus wavelength over boat length for 2 m Hs.
For comparison reference [7] estimates the berthing limit to be for a ratio wavelength over boat length of 1.85 (λ/B): both results meet with 5% accuracy.
The second calculation models the “bump and jump” against a planned [8] cylindrical wind turbine floater (Figures 6 and 7). The water depth is 70 m [8].
CTV berthing against 13 m diameter cylindrical floater (3D view).
CTV berthing against 13 m diameter cylindrical floater (plane view).
The studied cylinder has [8]: a 13 m diameter, 14 m draft, 2000 T displacement.
This time, the floater masks the CAT CTV from the incidental waves, therefore the horizontal incident wave loads are masked, while the vertical incident wave loads are only the ones passing below the floater keel.
Figure 8 compares for 2 m Hs the calculated ratio T/N with fgrip versus λ/B.
Curves T/N and fgrip versus λ/B for 2 m Hs.
This time berthing may take place for 2 m Hs whatever the wavelength.
The third calculation models the “bump and jump” against a cylindrical wind turbine floater (Figures 9 and 10). The water depth is 23 m.
CTV berthing against 41 m diameter cylindrical floater (3D view).
CTV berthing against 13 m diameter cylindrical floater (plane view).
The studied cylinder has: a 41 m diameter, 7 m draft, 9300 T displacement.
One more time, the floater masks the CAT CTV from the incidental waves, therefore the horizontal incident wave loads are masked, while the vertical incident wave loads are only the ones passing below the floater keel.
Figure 11 compares for 2 m Hs the calculated ratio T/N with fgrip versus λ/B.
Curves T/N and fgrip versus λ/B for 2 m Hs.
This time berthing may take place for 2 m Hs whatever the wavelength.
The fourth calculation models the “bump and jump” against a parallelepipedal wind turbine floater (Figures 12 and 13). The water depth is 23 m.
CTV berthing against 36 m side parallelepipedal floater (3D view).
CTV berthing against 36 m side parallelepipedal floater (plane view).
The studied cylinder has: a 36 m sides, 7 m draft, 9300 T displacement (same draft and displacement as in Section 5).
One more time, the floater masks the CAT CTV from the incidental waves, therefore the horizontal incident wave loads are masked, while the vertical incident wave loads are only the ones passing below the floater keel.
Figure 14 compares for 2 m Hs the calculated ratio T/N with fgrip versus λ/B.
Curves T/N and fgrip versus λ/B for 2 m Hs.
This time berthing may take place for 2 m Hs whatever the wavelength.
The fifth calculation models the “bump and jump” against an existing [9] square hollow floater (Figures 15 and 16). The water depth is 23 m [10].
CTV berthing against FLOATGEN floater (elevation).
CTV berthing against FLOATGEN floater (plane view).
The studied square has [9, 10]: 36 m side, 7 m draft, 6000 T displacement (same draft as in Sections 5 and 6).
Once again, the floater masks the CAT CTV from the incidental waves, therefore the horizontal incident wave loads are masked, while the vertical incident wave loads are only the ones passing below the floater keel.
Figure 17 compares for 2 m Hs the calculated ratio T/N with fgrip versus λ/B.
Curves T/N and fgrip versus λ/B for 2 m Hs.
One more time berthing may take place for 2 m Hs whatever the wavelength.
Table 1 sums up the Hs found for berthing to occur whatever the wavelength.
Case | Floater geometry | Depth | Maximum Hs for berthing |
---|---|---|---|
1 | 5 m diameter monopile | 23 m | 1.5 m (no masking) |
2 | 13 m diameter cylindrical floater | 70 m | 2.1 m |
3 | 41 m diameter cylindrical floater1 | 23 m | 2.5 m |
4 | 36 m side square floater1 | 23 m | 2.6 m |
5 | 36 m side square hollow floater (FLOATGEN) | 23 m | 2.3 m |
CAT CTV berthing limits for monopile various floater designs.
Those floaters have been chosen to have same displacement and draft.
FLOATGEN 2.3 m Hs berthing limit calculations compare precisely with feedback from offshore site test with full scale prototype [11]:
“Transfer up to 2.3 m significant wave height with no motion compensation”.
From Table 1, it may be noted that berthing limits are influenced by:
Hardly by floater geometry if they have the same displacement.
Significantly by their displacement: the greater the displacement, the greater the berthing limit.
It is possible to propose an approximative analytical of the berthing limit due to the floater masking effect. Indeed, the calculated ratio T/N is (see Eq. (8)):
where:
At the large wave periods we have the following behavior:
Where (see Eq. (11)):
In the case of box barge of same displacement, length and draft, we have:
Note: since the vertical incident wave loads are only the ones passing below the floater keel then, if its draft is |z0|, zm/a = zm(z = z0) = sinh[k(z0 + h)]/sinh(kh) [12] (refer to equations written in Figures 6,9,12, and 15).
Therefore:
Therefore:
Eventually, we get the following formula for berthing to possible [1]:
Table 2 sums up the analytical Hs found for berthing to occur whatever the wavelength, by using Eq. (29).
Case | Floater geometry | Depth | Maximum Hs for berthing (Hs = 2a)1 |
---|---|---|---|
1 | 5 m diameter monopile | 23 m | 1.5 m (no masking) |
2 | 13 m diameter cylindrical floater | 70 m | 2.0 m |
3 | 41 m diameter cylindrical floater | 23 m | 2.3 m |
4 | 36 m side square floater | 23 m | 2.3 m |
5 | 36 m side square hollow floater (FLOATGEN) | 23 m | 2.3 m |
CAT CTV analytical berthing limits for monopile various floater designs.
The CAT CTV fender length is L = 1 m [1].
As can be seen results from Tables 1 and 2 meet with less than 12% discrepancy. The reason why is that the analytical calculation does not account for the diffraction forces.
Eventually, some practical considerations must be accounted for (see Figure 18):
Floater wave masking performances (cylinder versus FLOATGEN).
The more the wave direction varies, the more a large floater width becomes necessary to allow berthing by masking the waves.
The present study results find that berthing a CTV against an offshore wind turbine is not yet optimized, at least from a marine maintenance point of view: most designs do not provide sheltered waters.
Some proposals focus on improving the CTV:
ESNA promote the use of Surface Effect Ships (SES), to minimize their heave. However, the lack of commercial success of the solution seems related to the high fuel consumption of such boats [7].
Other proposals focus rather on the floater side:
IDEOL have designed a pontoon-like floater which provides sheltered waters. At best that solution will prove successful for floating wind farms. Obviously, that is not a solution for fixed wind farms [11].
FLOATING POWER POINT propose a floating wind turbine combined with a wave energy convertor (WEC), to provide an artificial harbor downstream, thanks to the wave energy extracted by the WEC [13].
Another possible axis of development would be to design an additional wall to existing boat landings, providing a sheltered water.
Eventually, since the present study only applies to a unidirectional wave, the next studies will focus on multidirectional waves, in order represent a more realistic sea state.
The author gratefully acknowledges the support from ENSM and its director of research and industrial relations, Mr. Dominique FOLLUT, for throughout the present research work.
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CTV | crew transfer vessel |
DP | dynamic positioning |
Hs | significant wave height |
HSVA | Hamburgische Schiffbau-Versuchsanstalt GmbH (Hamburg Ship Model Tank Test Facilities) |
O&M | operation & maintenance |
RAO’s | response amplitude operators |
3D | three dimensional |
2D | two dimensional |
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M | operating point fixed to the CTV |
ρ | water specific gravity |
h | water depth |
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I | matrix of ship own inertia |
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x (or bc) | flat rate heave damping coefficient (%-age of critical damping) |
xmax or τxm | max. surge estimate (for quadratic damping force) |
ω | wave pulsation |
θmax | adimensional max. pitch estimate (for quadratic damping force) |
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cΛ | ΛH/m+ma |
G | CTV surge over which the CTV captain has the time to adjust the propeller thrust P, in order for the fender never to lose contact with the boat landing |
xm | max. CTV surge |
zm | max. CTV heave |
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φx | max. CTV surge |
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