We are proud to announce that Julio García Espinosa, co-founder of Compass Ingeniería y Sistemas, has been honored at the 64th International Congress of Naval Engineering and Maritime Industry for his outstanding work “Development and Application of a Coupled Model for the Design and Verification of the ATIR 2.0 Platform Structure”.
An innovative approach to the structural design of ATIR 2.0
“This work presents an innovative methodology for the optimisation and verification of the structure of the ATIR 2.0 tidal energy platform. The development was conducted within the Joint Research Unit CIMNE–ETSI Navales of the UPM, in collaboration with Magallanes Renovables and with the support of Compass Ingeniería y Sistemas SA. The implementation has been carried out with the SeaFEM and Ramseries analysis modules of our Tdyn analysis solution.
Challenges of designing floating structures
The design of such structures presents unique challenges due to their structural configuration, dynamics and environmental exposure. The interaction between waves, currents and structural response must be analysed with high accuracy. For this purpose, an innovative coupled hydroelastic analysis model has been implemented based on a detailed global finite element model of the structure from the ATIR 2.0 platform.
Optimising the structural analysis process
In order to optimise the structural model analysis process, a modal reduction method has been used. This has drastically reduced calculation times without compromising accuracy. This methodology has been accepted by Bureau Veritas to evaluate the structural and fatigue resistance of the platform. This represents a key step towards type certification for ATIR 2.0.
Award for innovation in hydroelastic analysis
We would also like to highlight the paper “Fully coupled hydroelastic analysis of floating wind platforms”, presented by Borja Serván, lead developer of SeaFEM. Borja Serván was recognised with the 4th prize of the congress, highlighting innovation and excellence in the hydroelastic analysis of floating wind platforms.
Commitment to innovation in naval engineering
This recognition reinforces Compass Ingeniería y Sistemas commitment to innovation and the development of advanced solutions for marine engineering and renewable energies. Congratulations to all!
