A model for Quick Load Analysis of Floating wind turbines (QuLAF) is presented and validated here.The model is a linear, frequency-domain, efficient tool with four planar degrees of freedom: floater surge, heave, pitch and first tower modal deflection.The model relies on state-of-the-art tools from which hydrodynamic, aerodynamic and mooring loads
Advantages such as high energy storage density and low heat losses have made phase change materials (PCMs) preferable in energy storage.However, the very low thermal conductivity of PCMs is the most important obstacle to improving melting and solidification performance of PCMs.To improve the thermal conductivity of PCM, the combination of PCM with
Preharvest sprouting reduces the maize quality and causes a significant yield loss in maize production.vp-wl2 is a Mutator (Mu)-induced viviparous mutant in maize, causing white or pale yellow kernels, dramatically reduced carotenoid and ABA content, and a high level of zeta-carotene accumulation.Here, we reported the cloning of the vp-wl2 gene usi
Honey is a by-product of flower nectar and the upper aero-digestive tract of the honey bee, which is concentrated through a dehydration process inside the bee hive.Honey has a very complex chemical composition that varies depending on the botanical source.It has been used both as food and medicine since ancient times.Human use of honey is traced to