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Articles | Volume 11, issue 8
Articles | Volume 11, issue 8
https://doi.org/10.5194/wes-11-3031-2026
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Articles | Volume 11, issue 8
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25 Aug 2026
Research article |  | 25 Aug 2026

Verification of discrete-event-simulation-based O&M models for floating offshore wind

Lu-Jan Huang, Simone Mancini, Daniel Mulas Hernando, and Rob Hammond

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This study shows how different modeling assumptions made in discrete-event simulation models can change predictions of maintenance costs and power losses for floating offshore wind farms. By testing two models under the same conditions, we identify which assumptions matter most and how they shape results. The findings help improve the reliability of future models and support better planning of maintenance strategies for floating-wind projects.
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