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METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR ASSEMBLING A STRUCTURE FOR OFFSHORE USE

Resumen de: WO2026078374A1

A method of assembling a structure, such as a lifting structure, for use in offshore assembly of a further structure, such as a wind turbine, is disclosed. The method comprises: coupling a first leg of the structure to a support apparatus disposed in a first assembly orientation; rotating the support apparatus to a second assembly orientation; and coupling a second leg of the structure to the support apparatus. A system for assembling the structure for use in offshore assembly of the further structure is also disclosed. A support apparatus for use in assembly of the structure is also disclosed.

Windkraftgetriebe ohne Hauptwelle

Resumen de: DE102024209941A1

Die Erfindung betrifft ein Windkraftgetriebe (103) mit einem drehbar gelagerten Planetenträger (111). Der Planetenträger (111) ist ausgebildet, direkt mit einer Rotornabe (101) gefügt zu werden.

A SYSTEM FOR GENERATING ELECTRICAL POWER BY MAXIMIZING THE POTENTIAL OF TIDAL MOVEMENT THROUGH A COASTAL DAM AND A VARIABLE HEIGHT TURBINE

Resumen de: WO2026079995A1

This invention relates to a system for generating clean electrical energy by maximizing the utilization of seawater flow during tidal movements. The system comprises a C-shaped coastal marine dam open towards the shoreline, consisting of four walls (1, 2, 3, and 4). A fixed base (5) is installed between the two walls (2 and 3) farthest from the shore and includes two lateral sides, forming a narrow water passage (gate) (6) between them. The dam encloses a large area adjacent to the shore, preventing seawater from entering during high tide except through the narrow passage, thereby creating a highly concentrated water flow that can be harnessed for electricity generation. The system also includes two movable bases (13) mounted on the lateral sides of the fixed base, capable of moving vertically in response to the changing water levels during tides In order to move the giant turbine(14) in a vertical motion.. Each movable base(13) is connected to air tanks (13-2) positioned beneath the fixed base. A large circular turbine (14) is mounted on a shaft (15) supported by the two movable bases. Two large pulleys (17) are attached to both ends of the turbine shaft, transmitting rotational motion to gearboxes (19), which in turn drive electrical generators (21). During tidal movement, seawater flows exclusively through the gate (6), striking the turbine blades and causing the turbine (14) to rotate with high torque. This rotational energy is transmitted via the pulleys and gearboxes to

ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE WIND POWER GENERATION SYSTEM AND POWER GENERATION METHOD THEREFOR

Resumen de: WO2026079873A1

The present invention relates to an artificial intelligence wind power generation system and a power generation method thereof, the system: steadily and continuously generating wind power (wind) for a dynamic artificial structure while generating wind power (wind) through the driving of an electric motor, and independently generating electricity by means of a generator for generating electric power on the basis of the wind power; improving usage quality by producing and supplying the power at a frequency of 60 Hz per second through a cyclo-converter to which digital control by artificial intelligence with respect to the electric motor is applied; and alleviating a reduction in a power generation rate due to irregular natural wind so as to produce the maximum electric power of the wind power generator (direct-current or alternating-current generator) and supply same to a user.

エネルギー貯蔵システム

Resumen de: JP2026065831A

0001 【課題】圧縮空気をエネルギー貯蔵媒体とするエネルギー貯蔵システムにおいて、製造やメンテナンスを含めたコストが極めて低廉なエネルギー貯蔵システムを提供する。 【解決手段】本発明に係るエネルギー貯蔵システム１は、発電設備１０で得られた電力で稼動する空気圧縮機２０と、海底に設置されて空気圧縮機２０で得られた圧縮空気を貯留する蓄圧容器４０と、蓄圧容器４０内の圧縮空気によって稼動する空気膨張タービン３０と、を備えたものであって、蓄圧容器４０は、金属製で円筒形の胴体と、該胴体の底部に形成された開口部４１を有し、開口部４１が海底から離隔するように蓄圧容器４０を支持する台座５０を備えたことを特徴とするものである。 【選択図】 図１

アンカー、及びアンカーの設置方法

Resumen de: JP2026066079A

【課題】係留ライン長の調整作業を回避し、安定した引抜き抵抗力を有するアンカーを実現する。【解決手段】アンカー（１０）は、柱状の構造体（１）と、一部に係留ポイント（４）が設けられている羽板（６）とを備え、羽板（６）の基部（６ａ）は、柱状の構造体（１）根入れ区間に含まれ、係留ポイント（４）は、係留ポイント（４）を柱状の構造体（１）の外側面に投影した投影点が柱状の構造体（１）の突出区間及び仮想延長区間の少なくとも何れかに含まれる。【選択図】図２

A CONNECTING SYSTEM FOR A WEATHERVANING FLOATING OFFSHORE WIND TURBINE, A FLOATING OFFSHORE WIND TURBINE SYSTEM, AND AN INTERCONNECTED SYSTEM

Resumen de: AU2024356626A1

A connecting system (100) for connecting a weathervaning floating offshore support structure (200) of a wind turbine (201) to a pre-laid mooring system (300), the connecting system (100) comprising: - a turret element (1) comprising: a base (2) for being solidly connected to the pre-laid mooring system (300); a support element (3) comprising a switchgear (31) connectable to one or more submarine cables (400) and connectable to receive a power generated by the wind turbine (201); a columnar body (4) extending from the base (2) to the support element (3), and comprising an inner passage (41); and a bearing system (5) configured to rotatably connect the turret element (1) to the weathervaning floating offshore support structure (200); and - a slip-ring connector (6) comprising a first connecting part (61) for receiving the power generated by the wind turbine (201), and a second connecting part (62) cable-connectable to the switchgear (31).

SUPPORT STRUCTURE FOR WIND BLADES

Resumen de: AU2024356332A1

Support structure (1) for wind blades (2), each wind blade (2) being associable to a rotor (3) and having a pressure side (4) and a suction side (5) defining a leading edge (6), a trailing edge (7), a back (8) and a belly (9), said support structure (1) comprising: a casing (10) insertable into a wing cavity (11) defined between the pressure side (4) and the suction side (5), said casing (10) extending along a direction of extension (X-X) between a first base (13) couplable to the rotor (3) and a second base (14) opposed thereto and having a side wall (15) connected to the first base (13) and to the second base (14) and configured for coupling to the pressure side (4) and to the suction side (5), said side wall (15) having a front portion (16) facing the leading edge (6) and a rear portion (17) opposed thereto and facing the trailing edge (7), an upper surface (18) facing the back (8) and a lower surface (19) facing the belly (9); said casing (10) has a cavity (20) which is pressurizable and defined among the side wall (15), the first base (13) and the second base (14), said casing (10) being configured for reversibly switching between a rest configuration and an operating configuration wherein said casing (10) is configured for preloading the upper surface (18) and the lower surface (19) by varying the pressure inside the cavity (20), said casing (10) maintaining substantially the same predefined shape while switching between the rest configuration and the operating configur

FAULT EARLY WARNING METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR YAW SYSTEM OF WIND TURBINE GENERATOR UNIT

Resumen de: WO2026076914A1

Provided are a fault early warning method and apparatus for a yaw system of a wind turbine generator unit. The method comprises: monitoring real-time data of a yaw system of a wind turbine generator unit, wherein the real-time data comprises an effective output power and an inflow wind speed, the inflow wind speed comprising an average inflow wind speed at the effective output power and an average inflow wind speed at a rated power; inputting the effective output power, the average inflow wind speed at the effective output power, and the average inflow wind speed at the rated power to a pre-constructed fault identification model, and outputting a fault identification result; and performing fault early warning on the basis of the fault identification result. By means of performing early warning by a fault identification model, the timeliness of the fault early warning is effectively ensured, enabling corresponding preventive maintenance to be performed during a fault incubation period, thereby ensuring the safety of a yaw system. Moreover, a fault early warning model is determined on the basis of multiple types of data, which further improves the accuracy of the fault early warning.

AUXILIARY APPARATUS FOR HOISTING OPERATION OF HYBRID TOWER OF WIND TURBINE

Resumen de: WO2026076761A1

An auxiliary apparatus for hoisting operation of hybrid tower segments of a wind turbine, comprising a fixed base (1), two first electro-hydraulic cylinders (101) being fixedly connected to the top of one end of the fixed base, and a mounting base (102) being fixedly connected to the top of the two first electro-hydraulic cylinders; a hoisting mechanism (2) is provided at the top of the mounting base, and second electro-hydraulic cylinders (103) are fixedly connected to one side of the mounting base; a positioning mechanism (3) is fixedly connected to one end of each second electro-hydraulic cylinder, and a safety lock device (4) is provided on one side of the positioning mechanism. The auxiliary apparatus facilitates hoisting of hybrid tower segments of wind turbines.

CONTROL METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR DOUBLE REHEAT UNIT TO QUICKLY RESPOND TO POWER GRID DEMANDS

Resumen de: WO2026077035A1

The present invention pertains to the field of power grid balance control, and particularly relates to a control method and system for a double reheat unit to quickly respond to power grid demands. The method comprises: acquiring boiler-side and turbine-side operation data via integrated sensors, performing preprocessing and then constructing and training a multivariable predictive control model, and acquiring boiler-side initial control parameters; second, by introducing a dynamic compensation strategy, acquiring boiler-side real-time heat flow distribution, and optimizing the boiler-side initial control parameters to ensure the accuracy of boiler-side control; third, acquiring turbine-side initial control parameters by using a turbine-side peak shaving strategy and a particle swarm algorithm; and fourth, constructing a wind and photovoltaic power output prediction model, and dynamically adjusting the output of the double reheat unit on the basis of the prediction result, and when the required output exceeds a threshold, applying pre-calculated boiler-side and turbine-side control parameters to control the unit to perform power generation, so as to ensure a quick response to power grid demands. The present invention effectively improves the response speed and operational efficiency of the double reheat unit, satisfying the requirements of rapid power grid changes.

AUTOMATIC MONITORING OF A FLUID FILLED DAMPER OF A WIND TURBINE

Resumen de: US20260104036A1

A method for monitoring a fluid filled damper of a wind turbine is provided. The method for monitoring a fluid filled damper of a wind turbine includes the steps of measuring a pressure value inside a fluid filled damper of the wind turbine, comparing the pressure value with a predetermined threshold value and initiating an idle state of the rotor of the wind turbine if it is detected that the threshold value has been exceeded. Further, a leak monitoring device is described. Additionally, a wind turbine is provided.

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR REDUCING POWER CHANGES ON A DRIVETRAIN OF A POWER GENERATING ASSET DURING A GRID EVENT

Resumen de: US20260104031A1

A method for controlling a power generating asset connected to an electrical grid includes receiving, via a controller, a grid power limit associated with one or more grid events occurring in the electrical grid. During the one or more grid events, the method includes implementing, via the controller, a power softening function. The power softening function includes increasing a power command of a generator above the grid power limit to avoid large changes in power of the generator, thereby reducing a likelihood of coupling slips of the drivetrain and diverting extra power generated during the one or more grid events to an energy buffer of the power converter based on an energy buffer power command, thereby maintaining a net power generated by the power generating asset within the grid power limit.

IMPROVEMENTS RELATING TO WIND TURBINE BLADE ANTI-ICING SYSTEMS

Resumen de: US20260104037A1

A wind turbine blade comprising an anti-icing system (30) comprising an electrothermal heating arrangement (35) configured to provide heat to an external surface of the blade, wherein the electrothermal heating arrangement is connected to a power supply interface (38) of the wind turbine blade by way of a power supply conductor (40) and an earth conductor (44). The blade further comprises a lightning protection system (31) having a lightning strike protection device (56) associated with an electrothermal heating element of the heating arrangement, the lightning strike protection device being connected to a lightning down conductor (50) of the lightning protection system leading to a current transfer unit (54) configured to transfer lightning current to a rotor hub, in use. A transient current limiting device (60) is connected in a conductive path (62) between the lightning down conductor of the lightning protection system and the earth conductor of the anti-icing system, thereby permitting induced parasitic currents in the lightning down conductor to earth through the anti-icing system. This provides the benefit of preventing electromagnetic emissions that can, otherwise, cause interference with electronics in the vicinity of the wind turbine. Thus, allowing the wind turbine to comply with established EMC standards.

METHOD OF DETERMINING A TEMPERATURE OF A HEATING ELEMENT OF A WIND TURBINE BLADE

Resumen de: US20260104035A1

A method of determining a temperature of a heating element (210) of a wind turbine blade (200) includes heating the heating element by providing a heating current in the heating element. The method includes measuring a first value (I1) of the heating current at a first time. The method includes determining a first temperature (T1) of the heating element using the measured first value of the heating current and a known functional dependency (410) between the heating current in the heating element and the temperature of the heating element.

AUTOMATED TROLLEY SYSTEM FOR TIGHTENING TOWER SEGMENTS IN WIND TURBINES

Resumen de: US20260102858A1

An automated trolley system for wind turbine tower segment tightening is presented. The system consists of a body with first and second portions at either end, with the first portion mounting close to bolts and driving on top of a flange while being guided by wheels, and the second portion pushing against the interior of the tower through wheels to move the body around a flange in order to automatically tighten the flange. The system includes at least one wrench socket with or without an internal pattern attached to a plate, and each wrench socket is designed to use electric or hydraulic torquing and/or tensioning to tighten each bolt that is placed on top rather than the bottom. The system comprises a winch with a balancer adapted to screwing the wrench socket with or without internal pattern.

GENERATOR ASSEMBLY

Resumen de: US20260106514A1

A generator assembly (10) comprises a rotatable fan (12) with fan blades (14), and having blade magnets (16) at distal ends (11) of the fan blades (14). The assembly (10) further comprises a main tube (30) carrying a wire coil (32) and containing a movable magnet 34 therewithin. The main tube (30) has a recoil magnet (36) at a distal end (38) thereof which biases the movable magnet (34) towards the proximal end (40) of the main tube (30). The fan (12) in use is rotated by wind/airflow/fluid flow which causes the blade magnets (16) to interact with the movable magnet (34) causing the movable magnet (34) into a reciprocating motion within the main tube 30 through the wire coil (32), thus generating an electric current in the wire coil (32).

CONCRETE SEGMENT OF A SECTION OF A WIND TURBINE TOWER, MOULD CONFIGURED TO CAST A CONCRETE SEGMENT AND METHOD OF ASSEMBLING A WIND TURBINE

Resumen de: US20260104032A1

0000 The object of the invention is a concrete segment of a section of a wind turbine tower which minimizes the undesirable local effects in the connection area between adjacent concrete sections, a section comprising at least two concrete segments, a set comprising two adjacent sections and a joint disposed between the two adjacent sections, a tower comprising at least one set, a mould configured to cast a concrete segment and a method of assembling a wind turbine.

SYSTEM AND METHODS FOR OCEANIC AND ATMOSPHERIC CARBON DIOXIDE AND CLIMATE MANAGEMENT, ALGAL FOSTERING, AND INITIATION AND MAINTENANCE OF FISHERIES BY DEEPER NUTRIENT RICH WATER PUMPING

Resumen de: WO2026078440A2

Provided herein are systems and methods for energy capture, energy storage, and stored energy translation to mechanical work, having: piston drive pump cylinder tube for housing a first volume of liquid, and a piston drive pump; wherein the piston drive pump is configured for motion; an energy storage tank for storage of a first volume of air and a second volume of liquid wherein the first volume of air is compressed air; a recovery tank for housing a second volume of air and a third volume of liquid; a liquid driven turbine connected to the energy storage tank and in communication with the second volume of liquid of the energy storage tank; a plurality of unidirectional liquid tubes and air tubes for connecting the piston drive cylinder tube, the energy storage tank, and the recovery tank; an impeller associated with the turbine; and a subsystem for energy generation.

STATOR SEGMENT, ELECTRICAL MACHINE AND WIND TURBINE

Resumen de: EP4701045A1

0001 It is described a Stator segment (101a,b,c) for an electrical machine (100), in particular permanent magnet synchronous electrical generator, comprising: a core ring portion (106a,b,c) extending in a circumferential direction (cd) forming less than a whole circumference; plural first teeth (107a,b,c) extending radially from the ring portion (106a,b,c); two second teeth (108a,b,c) extending radially from the ring portion (106a,b,c) and being arranged at two circumferential ends of the ring portion; wherein between each of two adjacent first teeth (107a,b,c) a first slot (109a,b,c) is formed, wherein between each of the second teeth (108a,b,c) and an adjacent first tooth (107a,b,c) a second slot (110a,b,c) is formed, the stator segment further comprising: a multiple phase winding set (105A,B,C) wound according to a concentrated winding topology.

Buoyant offshore renewable energy system mounting platform and a method of assembling and deploying buoyant offshore platforms

Resumen de: GB2644468A

A buoyant offshore renewable energy system mounting platform is provided for use in supporting a renewable energy system in a body of water. The platform (100) comprises: a support node (108); two distal nodes (110); and a first lateral brace and a second lateral brace (102, 104), each of the first and second lateral braces extending between the support node and a corresponding distal node to form a platform base; the platform further comprising a plurality of mooring lines (116), wherein a corresponding said mooring line is affixed to each of the support node and the two distal nodes and arranged to tether the support node and the two distal nodes to a bed of a body of water such that the support node and the two distal nodes are positioned in the body of water at an operating depth; wherein the support node is arranged to support a renewable energy converter (114) thereon, and wherein at the operating depth, the support node is arranged to support the renewable energy converter above a surface of the body of water. The described platform aims to provide a safer and more efficient mode of deploying a buoyant offshore platform to a partially submerged operating configuration.

HANDLING SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR TRANSFERRING AN ELONGATE OBJECT FROM A STORAGE POSITION INTO AN UPENDING SYSTEM

Resumen de: EP4725826A1

Handling system for transferring an elongate object from a storage location into an upending system, in particular on a vessel deck, the handling system comprising an upending system configured to upend said elongate object from a substantially horizontal position into a substantially vertical position; a skidding system configured to lift and skid said elongate object from a storage location into said upending system; wherein said upending system comprises a gripper unit configured to receive and grip a first end of the elongate object, the gripper unit including at least first ring element configured to engage an outer surface of the elongate object; and a support structure including two substantially parallelogram-shaped frames configured to support said gripper unit; wherein the gripper unit is tiltable between a first position in which a plane including the at least first ring element is substantially vertical and a second position in which said plane is substantially horizontal.

WIND TURBINE ASSEMBLY FOR SELF-CHARGING THE VEHICLES

Resumen de: EP4556293A1

This patent application presents a groundbreaking self-charging wind-powered vehicle system designed for a wide range of transportation modes, including cars, lorries, trains, trams, and airplanes. The core innovation involves the integration of advanced wind turbines into these vehicles, enabling the capture of kinetic energy from the environment and its conversion into electrical power. This sustainable energy source offers a compelling solution to reduce carbon emissions, minimize reliance on fossil fuels, and deliver cost-effective and environmentally friendly transportation.Traditional transportation systems primarily rely on fossil fuels, resulting in environmental pollution and the depletion of finite resources. In contrast, the proposed self-charging wind-powered vehicle system addresses these challenges by harnessing the power of the wind efficiently.

WATER DELIVERY APPARATUS

Resumen de: EP4725615A1

0001 A water delivery apparatus 100 for an offshore structure 10 comprises a hose 102 comprising a water inlet 120 towards a first end of the hose 102; a pump 140 located along the hose 102 and configured to be switched between an on state and an off state; a plurality of nozzles 150 distributed along the hose 102 for delivering high pressure water; and a controller 180 configured to switch the water delivery apparatus 100 between a standby mode and a ready mode. When the water delivery apparatus 100 is in the ready mode, the controller 180 is controllable to control the pump 140 to switch between the on state and the off state. When the water delivery apparatus 100 is in standby mode, the controller 180 is controllable to control the pump 140 to switch to the off state. Wherein in the on state, the pump 140 is configured to draw water through the water inlet 120 to deliver said water to the plurality of nozzles 150 and wherein the plurality of nozzles 150 are positioned such that the delivered water cleans at least part of said offshore structure 10.

METHOD FOR DETERMINING A SPATIAL POSITION OF A PORTION OF AN INFRASTRUCTURE ELEMENT, METHOD FOR MONITORING AN INFRASTRUCTURE ELEMENT, METHOD FOR TRAINING A DATA MODEL, DATA PROCESSING APPARATUS, COMPUTER PROGRAM, COMPUTER-READABLE STORAGE MEDIUM, SYSTEM FOR MONITORING AN INFRASTRUCTURE ELEMENT, AND INFRASTRUCTURE ELEMENT

Nº publicación: EP4726205A1 15/04/2026

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TECHNISCHE UNIV MUENCHEN IN VERTRETUNG DES FREISTAATS BAYERN [DE]

Resumen de: EP4726205A1

The invention relates to a method for determining a spatial position of a portion of an infrastructure element (10), especially a wind energy plant (12). The method comprises obtaining first data (D1) indicative of an operational parameter of the infrastructure element (10) and/or indicative of an environmental parameter of the environment in which the infrastructure element (10) is located. The method further comprises inferring second data (D2) indicative of a position of the portion of the infrastructure element (10) based on the obtained first data (D1) and based on a trained data model (66), wherein the data model (66) is trained to provide a spatial position of the portion of an infrastructure element (10) based on the first data (D1). Moreover, the invention is directed to a method for monitoring the infrastructure element (10), to a method for training the data model (66) as well as to a data processing apparatus (30), a computer program and a computer readable storage medium for executing said methods. Furthermore, a system (28) for monitoring an infrastructure element (10) and an infrastructure element (10) are described.