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Zhen Gao is a researcher affiliated with the Norwegian University of Science and Technology in Norway. Their academic focus primarily lies in the field of Engineering, with significant contributions across several specialized subfields such as Ocean Engineering, Computational Mechanics, Aerospace Engineering, Control and Systems Engineering, and Mechanical Engineering.

The scientist's work extensively covers topics related to Wave and Wind Energy Systems, Fluid Dynamics and Vibration Analysis, Wind Energy Research and Development, Vibration and Dynamic Analysis, Mechanical Stress and Fatigue Analysis, Ocean Waves and Remote Sensing, and Machine Fault Diagnosis Techniques.

Zhen Gao has authored numerous publications, with recent notable papers listed below:

  • Fault detection and diagnosis of a blade pitch system in a floating wind turbine based on Kalman filters and artificial neural networks, 2021, Renewable Energy
  • Design and comparative analysis of alternative mooring systems for floating wind turbines in shallow water with emphasis on ultimate limit state design, 2020, Ocean Engineering
  • A review on the technical development of combined wind and wave energy conversion systems, 2024, Energy
  • Numerical modelling of hydrodynamic responses of Ocean Farm 1 in waves and current and validation against model test measurements, 2021, Marine Structures
  • Experimental study of vortex-induced vibration of a twin-tube submerged floating tunnel segment model, 2020, Journal of Fluids and Structures

The body of work reflects collaboration with several frequent co-authors, including:

  • Torgeir Moan (15 joint publications)
  • Zhiyu Jiang (7 joint publications)
  • Amir R. Nejad (6 joint publications)
  • Zhengshun Cheng (6 joint publications)
  • Svein Sævik (5 joint publications)

Their publications appear predominantly in the following venues, indicating the primary outlets for their research:

  • Ocean Engineering (16 publications)
  • Marine Structures (9 publications)
  • Renewable Energy (7 publications)
  • SSRN Electronic Journal (6 publications)
  • Journal of Offshore Mechanics and Arctic Engineering (5 publications)

Zhen Gao's research reflects a cross-disciplinary approach with a strong emphasis on advanced modeling, diagnostic techniques, and renewable energy systems related to ocean and wind engineering. The combination of extensive publication records, collaboration networks, and focus on emerging energy technologies positions them as an active contributor to their fields of study.

Best Publications

  • Foundations of offshore wind turbines: A review

    Xiaoni Wu;Yu Hu;Ye Li;Jian Yang

  • Fatigue reliability analysis of the jacket support structure for offshore wind turbine considering the effect of corrosion and inspection

    Wenbin Dong;Torgeir Moan;Zhen Gao

  • Offshore Code Comparison Collaboration Continuation (OC4), Phase I—Results of Coupled Simulations of an Offshore Wind Turbine with Jacket Support Structure

    Wojciech Popko;Fabian Vorpahl;Adam Zuga;Martin Kohlmeier

  • Offshore code comparison collaboration continuation (OC4), phase I - Results of coupled simulations of an offshore wind turbine with jacket support structure

    Wojciech Popko;Fabian Vorpahl;Adam Zuga;Martin Kohlmeier

  • On long-term fatigue damage and reliability analysis of gears under wind loads in offshore wind turbine drivetrains

    Amir Rasekhi Nejad;Zhen Gao;Torgeir Moan

  • Extreme responses of a combined spar-type floating wind turbine and floating wave energy converter (STC) system with survival modes

    Made Jaya Muliawan;Madjid Karimirad;Zhen Gao;Torgeir Moan

  • Long-term fatigue analysis of multi-planar tubular joints for jacket-type offshore wind turbine in time domain

    Wenbin Dong;Torgeir Moan;Zhen Gao

  • Joint Distribution of Environmental Condition at Five European Offshore Sites for Design of Combined Wind and Wave Energy Devices

    Lin Li;Zhen Gao;Torgeir Moan

  • Design optimization of a spatial six degree-of-freedom parallel manipulator based on artificial intelligence approaches

    Zhen Gao;Dan Zhang;Yunjian Ge

  • Experimental and numerical study of hydrodynamic responses of a combined wind and wave energy converter concept in survival modes

    Ling Wan;Zhen Gao;Torgeir Moan

  • Model-based Fault Detection, Fault Isolation and Fault-tolerant Control of a Blade Pitch System in Floating Wind Turbines

    Seongpil Cho;Zhen Gao;Torgeir Moan

  • Frequency-domain fatigue analysis of wide-band stationary Gaussian processes using a trimodal spectral formulation

    Zhen Gao;Torgeir Moan

  • Fault detection and diagnosis of a blade pitch system in a floating wind turbine based on Kalman filters and artificial neural networks

    Seongpil Cho;Minjoo Choi;Zhen Gao;Torgeir Moan

  • Performance Analysis, Mapping, and Multiobjective Optimization of a Hybrid Robotic Machine Tool

    Zhen Gao;Dan Zhang

  • Structural Reliability Analysis of Wind Turbines: A Review

    Zhiyu Jiang;Weifei Hu;Wenbin Dong;Zhen Gao

  • Design and comparative analysis of alternative mooring systems for floating wind turbines in shallow water with emphasis on ultimate limit state design

    Kun Xu;Kun Xu;Kjell Larsen;Yanlin Shao;Yanlin Shao;Min Zhang

  • Joint Environmental Data at Five European Offshore Sites for Design of Combined Wind and Wave Energy Devices

    Lin Li;Zhen Gao;Torgeir Moan

  • Experimental and numerical study of the response of the offshore combined wind/wave energy concept SFC in extreme environmental conditions

    Constantine Michailides;Zhen Gao;Torgeir Moan

  • Time domain-based gear contact fatigue analysis of a wind turbine drivetrain under dynamic conditions

    Wenbin Dong;Yihan Xing;Torgeir Moan;Zhen Gao

  • Experimental study of the functionality of a semisubmersible wind turbine combined with flap-type Wave Energy Converters

    Constantine Michailides;Zhen Gao;Torgeir Moan

  • Offshore Code Comparison Collaboration within IEA Wind Task 23: Phase IV Results Regarding Floating Wind Turbine Modeling; Preprint

    J. Jonkman;T. Larsen;A. Hansen;T. Nygaard

  • Hydroelastic code-to-code comparison for a tension leg spar-type floating wind turbine

    Madjid Karimirad;Quentin Meissonnier;Zhen Gao;Torgeir Moan

  • Extreme Responses of a Combined Spar-type Floating Wind Turbine and Floating Wave Energy Converter (STC) System with Survival Modes: Journal of Ocean Engineering, OE-S-12-005191, Ocean Engineering 65 (2013) 71–82

    Made Jaya Muliawan;Madjid Karimirad;Zhen Gao;Torgeir Moan

Frequent Co-Authors

Torgeir Moan
Torgeir Moan Norwegian University of Science and Technology
Erin Elizabeth Bachynski
Erin Elizabeth Bachynski Norwegian University of Science and Technology
Mogens Blanke
Mogens Blanke Technical University of Denmark
Jason Jonkman
Jason Jonkman National Renewable Energy Laboratory
Helge Aagaard Madsen
Helge Aagaard Madsen Technical University of Denmark
Markus Mueller
Markus Mueller University of Edinburgh
Anca Daniela Hansen
Anca Daniela Hansen Technical University of Denmark
Shijun Liao
Shijun Liao Shanghai Jiao Tong University
Alistair G.L. Borthwick
Alistair G.L. Borthwick University of Edinburgh
Robert E. Melchers
Robert E. Melchers University of Newcastle Australia

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