Vortex induced vibration optimizing system

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2008-01-08

2008-01-08

Mayo, Tara L. (Department: 3671)

Hydraulic and earth engineering

Marine structure or fabrication thereof

Structure protection

C405S224000, C114S243000

Reexamination Certificate

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07316525

ABSTRACT:
There is disclosed a system comprising a structure, a vortex induced vibration monitoring system, adapted to monitor a vortex induced vibration level of the structure, a tensioner connected to the structure, and a controller adapted to calculate a tension on the structure to optimize the vortex induced vibration value of the structure.

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