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Events 25 - 26 April 2017

Workshop Particles & Fluids: from individual particle dynamics to collective effects and fluidized beds

The main objective was to bring together researchers, scientists, engineers and students in the same event to exchange and share their experiences, ideas and research results in numerical, theoretical and experimental studies about all aspects of particulates flows

Issue 54 of Science@ifpen
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SC6 - Floating wind turbines: gaining a better understanding of the behavior of steel mooring ropes

Mooring lines are essential components for the stability of offshore floating structures, such as those supporting wind turbines. They often consist of steel spiral ropes linked by a chain to the platform (also known as the “floater”). New solutions are currently being studied, in which the rope is directly connected to the floater, thereby removing the need for the chain - which has proved to be a mechanical weak point - and simplifying the connection...
Science@ifpen - Issue 49
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“From material to structure” modeling: the case of anchor cables for offshore wind, in corrosive environment

Anchor lines, the majority of which are carbon steel cables, are essential components for the stability of offshore floating structures, such as those supporting wind turbines. To overcome the risk of breakage during service, redundant lines are generally incorporated at the design stage, which adds significantly to the cost...
Science@ifpen - Issue 49
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Materials for energy, a scale transition for an energy transition

Supported by its recognized experience in the development of energy production solutions, IFPEN has acquired in-depth expertise in the field of materials for functional use. Today, this expertise is being harnessed to address the emerging challenges of the energy transition...
Science@ifpen n°34
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In silico design: digital materials here we come!

Proposing innovative technological products often requires recourse to simulation approaches in order to boost our capacity to evaluate original concepts. This is particularly true in the field of
Science@ifpen n°34
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Improvement of hydrodynamic models for floating wind turbines

The development of floating platforms for offshore wind turbines , to replace fixed foundations, paves the way for the harnessing of wind reserves in ultra-deep offshore zones . The potential is
Science@ifpen n°34
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Semi-crystalline polymers: clays that are ignored?

In the energy sector, semi-crystalline polymers a are primarily used within structures located in aggressive environments, to form coatings (waterproofing, thermal or electric barriers) . These
Issue 31 Science@ifpen
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The i-Clip-Riser® stands up to fatigue!

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