Merge pull request #139 from ckiefer14/feature/offshore-h2

Add clarity to depth limitation on example_floating_project.yaml and …
NREL · Aug 1, 2023 · 6f8f323 · 6f8f323
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diff --git a/hopp/offshore/example_floating_project.yaml b/hopp/offshore/example_floating_project.yaml
@@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ install_phases:
   FloatingPlatformInstallation: 0    # Register Install Phase
 oss_install_vessel: example_heavy_lift_vessel
 site:
-  depth: 500.5     # site depth [m]
+  depth: 500.5     # site depth [m] Site depths for floating projects need to be at depths 500 m to 1500 m because of Orbit SemiTaut branch limitations (7/31)
   distance: 124   # distance to port [km] 
 equipment:
   tech_required_area: 300.    # equipment area [m**2]

diff --git a/hopp/offshore/floating_platform.py b/hopp/offshore/floating_platform.py
@@ -15,7 +15,7 @@
     - tech_combined_mass: (float): mass of all tech being placed on the platform (kg or tonnes)year
 
    
-    - depth: (float): bathometry at the platform location (m)
+    - depth: (float): bathometry at the platform location (m) ##Site depths for floating projects need to be at depths 500 m to 1500 m because of Orbit SemiTaut branch limitations (7/31)
     - distance_to_port: (float): distance ships must travel from port to site location (km)
     
     Future arguments: (Not used at this time)