Static equilibrium test

Dear @Jason.Jonkman

When performing a static equilibrium, the positions obtained for the Ptfm are the mean of the time series ? Or we really obtain a straight line indicating that Ptfm position is stabilized ?

Best regards

Dear @Riad.Elhamoud,

In the absence of wind and wave excitation, I would expect the system motions to decay over time, eventually reaching a straight line. I would also expect the straight line to be the mean of the small oscillations toward the end of the static equilibrium simulation.

Best regards,

Dear @Jason.Jonkman

Could you please give your opinion regarding the following figure ?
It shows the static equilibrium test for OC3 Hywind.

Dear @Riad.Elhamoud,

Nothing surprising here. The static equilibrium solution is clearly visible after the start-up transient.

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