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Conceptual Design and Structural Performance Analysis of an Innovative Deep-Sea Aquaculture Platform

Authors :
Yangyang Li
Xingwei Zhen
Yesen Zhu
Yi Huang
Lixin Zhang
Hongxia Li
Source :
Journal of Marine Science and Engineering, Vol 12, Iss 7, p 1058 (2024)
Publication Year :
2024
Publisher :
MDPI AG, 2024.

Abstract

This paper proposes a conceptual design of an innovative deep-sea aquaculture platform that integrates a steel structural framework and high-density polyethylene (HDPE) floats. It aims to overcome the limitations of prevailing aquaculture equipment, including inadequate resistance to strong wind and waves, complex technologies, and prohibitively high costs. The design scheme and key parameters of the main platform, the netting system, and the mooring systems are presented. Based on the stochastic design wave method, the characteristic load response scenarios and design wave parameters are determined and analyzed. Strength analysis is conducted to assess the structural performance, vulnerabilities, and overall safety of the platform under various characteristic load conditions. The results indicate that the Von Mises stress levels across different sections of the platform conform to the allowable stress thresholds under various characteristic load conditions. However, the stress levels of the platform are notably higher when subjected to characteristic loads associated with vertical shear, vertical bending moments, and torsion about the horizontal axis, which requires further efforts in the design process to enhance the structural safety of the platform. The proposed design methodology and the presented research results can provide a wide range of references for the design and analysis of deep-sea fisheries aquaculture equipment.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
20771312
Volume :
12
Issue :
7
Database :
Directory of Open Access Journals
Journal :
Journal of Marine Science and Engineering
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
edsdoj.f898b0539b914ec68bf99b210d5cb9ce
Document Type :
article
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.3390/jmse12071058