Laboratory Tests on Wave Forces and Accelerations of a Three-Bay Long-Line Aquaculture Systems in Offshore Conditions

authored by

Jannis Landmann, Rieke Santjer, Rebekka Gieschen, Nils Goseberg, Arndt Hildebrandt

Abstract

The marine aquaculture sector is a rapidly growing industry, operating mainly in near-shore areas as of now. Due to the increasing demand for marine proteins and in line with the sustainable development goals, researchers, industry, and policy makers are shifting their focus to offshore systems. A detailed knowledge of the hydrodynamic mechanisms is necessary to facilitate the design of such farming systems. In this context a basic long-line system was physically modelled in a wave flume to determine and assess the forces and accelerations acting on the system. Conclusions regarding the importance of mussel dropper lines as a major drag element are drawn from the recorded tensions and accelerations.

Organisation(s)

Ludwig-Franzius-Institute of Hydraulics, Estuarine and Coastal Engineering

External Organisation(s)

Technische Universität Braunschweig

Type

Conference contribution

Pages

2726-2732

No. of pages

7

Publication date

2019

Publication status

Published

Peer reviewed

Yes

ASJC Scopus subject areas

Energy Engineering and Power Technology, Ocean Engineering, Mechanical Engineering

Sustainable Development Goals

SDG 14 - Life Below Water