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Offshore wind power barrel type foundation and floating type photovoltaic structure combined device

Resumen de: CN222107802U

The utility model discloses an offshore wind power barrel type foundation and floating type photovoltaic structure combined device which comprises a barrel type foundation, a tower barrel is arranged on the barrel type foundation, and a draught fan is installed at the top of the tower barrel. A floating body array is arranged on the sea surface above the cylindrical foundation, the floating body array is anchored with the cylindrical foundation through an anchoring system, and a photovoltaic module is fixedly mounted on the floating body array. The offshore wind power barrel type foundation and floating type photovoltaic structure combination device is suitable for integrated development of offshore wind power and photovoltaics, the floating type photovoltaic structure makes full use of the supporting function of the offshore wind power barrel type foundation, anchoring is more stable and firmer, and electric power generated by wind power and solar energy can be transmitted out through a submarine cable. Through the innovative mode of'offshore wind power + offshore photovoltaic ', the power generation stability can be improved, the ocean space can be comprehensively utilized, the utilization rate of sea area resources is increased, and the cost is reduced through allocation.

Offshore power generation system

Resumen de: CN222102179U

The utility model relates to the technical field of new energy, and discloses an offshore power generation system, which comprises a base, a power generation device and a power generation device, the lifting mechanism is arranged on the base; the wave power generation device is connected with the lifting mechanism, the lifting mechanism is suitable for lifting the wave power generation device, the wave power generation device comprises a permanent magnet rotor and an excitation winding stator, and the permanent magnet rotor is suitable for moving up and down relative to the excitation winding stator; and the floater is connected with the permanent magnet rotor. The offshore power generation system can solve the problems that the stability and the consistency of output power of an offshore power generation system in the prior art are poor, and a power generation device is easy to damage, and is simple in structure, easy to assemble, safe and reliable to use and convenient to implement, popularize and apply.

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CONNECTING A SERVICE VESSEL AND A FLOATING SUPPORT STRUCTURE

Resumen de: WO2024240532A1

The invention describes a system and a method for connecting a service vessel (1) and a floating support structure (2) for a wind turbine (3). The service vessel comprises an aft coupling section (5) and vessel contact means (6), that can be lifted by elevation means, positioned on the aft coupling section (5), upward and downward between a higher contact position and a lower free position. The floating support structure (2) comprises a central coupling space (7) capable of receiving the aft coupling section (5) and support structure contact means (8) for interacting with the vessel contact means (6) when the aft coupling section (5) is centrally positioned in the coupling space (7) and the vessel contact means (6) are moved upward. The vessel contact means (6) are positioned at an altitude below the support structure contact means (8) when the vessel contact means (6) are at the lower free position.

METHOD FOR ASSEMBLING AN OFFSHORE WIND TURBINE AND SYSTEMS ASSOCIATED WITH THE ASSEMBLY THEREOF

Resumen de: WO2024240966A1

The invention relates to a method for assembling an offshore wind turbine that is separated into two parts that are pre-assembled in a port: a jacket-type lattice substructure (15) anchored to the seabed with a foundation and a superstructure that includes a transition piece (4), a tower (1), a nacelle (2) and blades (3) transported floating in a vertical position. Tripod supports (5) are anchored on board the double-pontoon vessel (8) that is braced (9) at the bow and stern, and a triangle (7) supporting the superstructure is disposed on the tripod supports. During the transport phase, the hydraulics (14) included inside the tripod supports (5) are retracted, the movable parts are connected by a bolted joint, and the vessel (8) is ballasted. Once the positioning on the jacket (15) has been carried out, both parts are fastened by moorings (16), movement limiters (18) and impact limiters (18'), the load is transferred with the lowering of the hydraulic cylinders (14), and contact occurs between the upper portion of the jacket (15) and the receiver of the passive coupling system (23). Once the assembly is complete, the passive coupling system (23) arranged on the transition piece is recovered, the triangle (7) is dismantled, and the bracing (9) of the stern is folded down or removed to release the vessel (8).

AN OFFSHORE POWER PRODUCTION INSTALLATION COMPRISING A FLOATING PLATFORM WITH A CONNECTION MEMBER FORMING A HOOK FOR CONNECTION TO A MOORING LINE INCLUDING A SYNTHETIC ROPE

Resumen de: EP4467441A1

An offshore power production installation (10) comprising:- at least one platform (12) adapted for floating on body of water (14), and comprising a hull (16), and at least one connector (18) having a connection member (20) forming a hook protruding from the hull (16),- a wind turbine (22) mounted on the platform,- at least one mooring line (24) adapted for connecting the platform (12) and a seabed (26), and comprising a rope (28) having an upper portion (30) forming an eye (32), the rope including a material having a Young's modulus larger than 50 GPa, the material being a polymer material or carbon fibers, and the rope being mobile with respect to the hull between:- a disconnected position in which the eye is away from the connector, and- a connected position in which the eye surrounds the connection member and the mooring line is intended to apply a traction (T) on the connection member.

MOORING SYSTEMS FOR FIXED MARINE STRUCTURES

Resumen de: AU2023208543A1

Techniques are disclosed herein for minimizing movement of a fixed marine structure. Using the technologies described, a wind turbine may be mounted on a fixed marine platform (e.g., a fully restrained platform (FRP)) that is secured by mooring lines that may be maintained at a tension to restrain movement of the platform due to environmental loads (e.g., wind, waves, etc.). The mooring lines may be attached to the platform with assemblies that include a stopper attached to the mooring line and engaged with a mooring porch. The stopper may be positioned and/or repositioned to adjust the tension on the connected mooring line and secured in the adjusted position using the various systems and techniques described herein.

Nondestructive inspection probe structure

Resumen de: CN222070526U

The utility model relates to a nondestructive flaw detection probe structure, which comprises a flaw detection mechanism, a first moving mechanism and a second moving mechanism, the first moving mechanism is used for driving the second moving mechanism to move horizontally, the second moving mechanism is used for driving the flaw detection mechanism to move vertically, and the flaw detection mechanism comprises a fixed block, a sealing block and a probe main body, the fixing block and the sealing block are distributed up and down, the fixing block and the sealing block are sealed and fixedly connected, and the coupling agent in the ring hole of the first sealing ring is sequentially pumped out from the air pumping hole, the water return hole, the water return groove and the water return port; and the coupling agent overflowing between the first sealing ring and the second sealing ring is sequentially pumped out from the water return hole, the water return groove and the water return opening, and recovery of the coupling agent is achieved. Air in the coupling agent in the ring hole of the first sealing ring floats upwards into the groove and then is discharged from the air exhaust hole, the water return hole, the water return groove and the water return port in sequence, the air is prevented from influencing the coupling effect, and the detection result precision is improved.

Multi-supporting-rod stable floating type fan foundation

Resumen de: CN222066959U

The utility model discloses a multi-strut steady floating type fan foundation which comprises a central structure, an extension structure and a steady structure, the central structure comprises a central stand column and a central heaving cabin arranged at the bottom of the central stand column, the extension structure comprises a plurality of frames, and each frame comprises a side stand column, a side heaving cabin, an upper connecting beam and a lower connecting beam. The side heaving cabins are arranged at the bottoms of the side stand columns, the upper portions of the side stand columns are connected with the upper portion of the center stand column through the upper connecting beams, the side heaving cabins are connected with the center heaving cabin through the lower connecting beams, and the stabilizing structure comprises a plurality of inclined supporting rods and a plurality of horizontal supporting rods. One end of each inclined supporting rod is connected with the central stand column, the other end of each inclined supporting rod is connected with the top face of the corresponding side heaving cabin or the top face of the lower connecting beam, the horizontal supporting rods are connected with the two adjacent side heaving cabins, and the whole stable structure is in a pyramid shape. According to the utility model, the stress state of the fan foundation can be improved, and the limit load and fatigue load at key joints are reduced.

System and method for connecting a service vessel and floating support structure

Resumen de: WO2024240532A1

The invention describes a system and a method for connecting a service vessel (1) and a floating support structure (2) for a wind turbine (3). The service vessel comprises an aft coupling section (5) and vessel contact means (6), that can be lifted by elevation means, positioned on the aft coupling section (5), upward and downward between a higher contact position and a lower free position. The floating support structure (2) comprises a central coupling space (7) capable of receiving the aft coupling section (5) and support structure contact means (8) for interacting with the vessel contact means (6) when the aft coupling section (5) is centrally positioned in the coupling space (7) and the vessel contact means (6) are moved upward. The vessel contact means (6) are positioned at an altitude below the support structure contact means (8) when the vessel contact means (6) are at the lower free position.

Offshore wind turbine generator platform

Resumen de: CN222040671U

The utility model discloses an offshore wind turbine generator platform which comprises a fixed platform, an offshore floater and a wind turbine generator and further comprises an impact buffering structure. The marine floating device is fixedly installed on the bottom face of the fixing platform, the upper surface of the fixing platform is fixedly connected with a fixing bottom plate, the wind turbine generator is installed on the upper surface of the fixing bottom plate, and the impact buffering structure comprises a rectangular fixing base, a plurality of buffering pieces and buffering springs. A plurality of inner cavities are formed in the side face, away from the center of the fixing platform, of the rectangular fixing base. The buffering pieces, the buffering springs and the inner cavities are arranged in a one-to-one correspondence mode. The buffer piece is in sliding fit with the inner cavity and extends in the direction away from the center of the fixed platform, and the buffer spring is arranged between the inner cavity wall and the buffer piece. And when the wind turbine generator platform is impacted by large garbage and foreign matters on the sea surface, a buffer protection effect is achieved, so that the damage of impact to the wind turbine generator platform is reduced, and the service life of the wind turbine generator platform is prolonged.

OFFSHORE FLOATING PLATFORM FOR AEOLIAN GENERATORS

Resumen de: AU2023268045A1

Described herein is an offshore floating platform comprising : a plurality of aeolian generators comprising : an aeolian tower having a longitudinal extension and provided with a first and a second end; a blade-type aeolian generator positioned at the first end; an engagement base positioned at the second end; a connection section, which joins two aeolian generators, comprising at least one connection element; wherein each engagement base is engaged with the connection element in such a way that each aeolian tower can move independently in a direction substantially parallel to the axis of longitudinal development of an aeolian tower.

FLOATING OFFSHORE PLATFORM COMPRISING A BEAM WITH AN INTEGRATED TANK DELIMITED IN TWO TUBES OF THE BEAM

Resumen de: WO2024236128A1

The floating offshore platform (2) comprises a support structure (4) having a beam (8) configured for extending between first and second structural elements (6, 7), the beam (8) being formed of several tubes (10) connected together and comprising a tank (12) delimited within at least two tubes (10) connected such that the individual internal volumes of said at least two tubes (10) are in fluid communication, and at least three connections (16) each configured for mechanically connecting an end of one tube (10) of the beam (8) to one of the first and second structural elements (7), wherein each connection (16) with the first structural element (6) is a bolted flange connection (16) and/or each connection (16) with the second structural element (7) is a bolted flange connection (16).

FLOATING OFFSHORE PLATFORM WITH AN INTEGRATED TANK AND A BOLTED FLANGE CONNECTION

Resumen de: WO2024236111A1

A support structure (4) of the floating offshore platform comprises a beam (8) formed of one or several tubes (10) with a tank (12) delimited inside one or several tubes (10) of the beam (8), and a least one bolted flange connection (16) connecting an end of one tube (10) of the beam (8) to another structural element (6) of the support structure (4), each bolted flange connection (16) comprising a first flange (20) and a second flange (22) bolted together with bolts (24), wherein at least one bolted flange connection (16) is sealed with a sealing assembly (32) comprising at least one sealing member (34) configured for sealing the bolted flange connection (16).

MOORING LINE FOR FLOATING PLATFORM

Resumen de: US2024383576A1

The invention concerns a mooring line for a floating platform, preferably a floating wind turbine platform, the mooring line comprising:a first segment able to be attached to the platform;a second segment able to be attached to a sea ground;at least an intermediate segment formed of an elastomeric material and arranged between the first segment and the second segment.The intermediate segment is able to provide a maximal extension greater than 100% of the rest length of the intermediate segment, advantageously a maximal extension greater than 300%.The intermediate segment presents a minimal breaking strength greater than 18 MPa, advantageously greater than 25 MPa.

MOORING RENEWABLE ENERGY SYSTEMS

Resumen de: US2024383577A1

A mooring system for a floating electric power producing unit such as a wind turbine or a wave energy converter comprises a buoyant element held beneath the surface and a swivel supported by the buoyant element. The swivel comprises a static part that is held against angular movement about an upright axis and a rotating part that is movable angularly relative to the static part about the upright axis. A mooring link extends between the power producing unit and a mooring point supported by the buoyant element. A conductor link extends between the power producing unit and a connector supported by the buoyant element. The mooring point and the conductor link are movable angularly about the upright axis together with the rotating part of the swivel. Angular movement of the mooring link about the upright axis drives corresponding angular movement of the conductor link about the upright axis.

FLOATING OFFSHORE PLATFORM WITH AN INTEGRATED TANK AND A BOLTED FLANGE CONNECTION

Resumen de: EP4464592A1

A support structure (4) of the floating offshore platform comprises a beam (8) formed of one or several tubes (10) with a tank (12) delimited inside one or several tubes (10) of the beam (8), and a least one bolted flange connection (16) connecting an end of one tube (10) of the beam (8) to another structural element (6) of the support structure (4), each bolted flange connection (16) comprising a first flange (20) and a second flange (22) bolted together with bolts (24), wherein at least one bolted flange connection (16) is sealed with a sealing assembly (32) comprising at least one sealing member (34) configured for sealing the bolted flange connection (16).

FLOATING OFFSHORE PLATFORM COMPRISING A BEAM WITH AN INTEGRATED TANK DELIMITED IN TWO TUBES OF THE BEAM

Resumen de: EP4464591A1

The floating offshore platform (2) comprises a support structure (4) having a beam (8) configured for extending between first and second structural elements (6, 7), the beam (8) being formed of several tubes (10) connected together and comprising a tank (12) delimited within at least two tubes (10) connected such that the individual internal volumes of said at least two tubes (10) are in fluid communication, and at least three connections (16) each configured for mechanically connecting an end of one tube (10) of the beam (8) to one of the first and second structural elements (7), wherein each connection (16) with the first structural element (6) is a bolted flange connection (16) and/or each connection (16) with the second structural element (7) is a bolted flange connection (16).

HULL STRUCTURE FOR A SEMI-SUBMERSIBLE WIND POWER TURBINE PLATFORM

Resumen de: AU2022433835A1

The invention concerns a hull structure (10, 20, 30, 40, 50, 51) for a semi-submersible wind power turbine platform (100), wherein the hull structure (10) comprises: first, second and third buoyant stabilizing columns (1, 2, 3) extending in a substantially vertical direction; first, second and third elongated submersible pontoon structures (11, 12, 13) extending in a substantially horizontal direction; wherein the hull structure (10) has a general shape of a triangle in the horizontal plane with the first, second and third pontoon structures (11, 12, 13) forming sides of the triangle; wherein the pontoon structures (11-13) extend between and connects to the columns (1- 3) at lower parts thereof (1c, 2c, 3c); and wherein the third pontoon structure (13) is arranged so that an upper side (13a) of the third pontoon structure is located at a lower level in the horizontal direction than an upper side (11a, 12a) of each of the first and second pontoon structures (11, 12). The invention also concerns a method for loading a set of hull structures of the above type onto a semi-submersible cargo carrying marine vessel, and to a marine vessel carrying a set of hull structures of the above type.

HULL STRUCTURE FOR A SEMI-SUBMERSIBLE WIND POWER TURBINE PLATFORM

Resumen de: AU2022433835A1

The invention concerns a hull structure (10, 20, 30, 40, 50, 51) for a semi-submersible wind power turbine platform (100), wherein the hull structure (10) comprises: first, second and third buoyant stabilizing columns (1, 2, 3) extending in a substantially vertical direction; first, second and third elongated submersible pontoon structures (11, 12, 13) extending in a substantially horizontal direction; wherein the hull structure (10) has a general shape of a triangle in the horizontal plane with the first, second and third pontoon structures (11, 12, 13) forming sides of the triangle; wherein the pontoon structures (11-13) extend between and connects to the columns (1- 3) at lower parts thereof (1c, 2c, 3c); and wherein the third pontoon structure (13) is arranged so that an upper side (13a) of the third pontoon structure is located at a lower level in the horizontal direction than an upper side (11a, 12a) of each of the first and second pontoon structures (11, 12). The invention also concerns a method for loading a set of hull structures of the above type onto a semi-submersible cargo carrying marine vessel, and to a marine vessel carrying a set of hull structures of the above type.

HULL STRUCTURE FOR A SEMI-SUBMERSIBLE WIND POWER TURBINE PLATFORM

Resumen de: AU2022433835A1

The invention concerns a hull structure (10, 20, 30, 40, 50, 51) for a semi-submersible wind power turbine platform (100), wherein the hull structure (10) comprises: first, second and third buoyant stabilizing columns (1, 2, 3) extending in a substantially vertical direction; first, second and third elongated submersible pontoon structures (11, 12, 13) extending in a substantially horizontal direction; wherein the hull structure (10) has a general shape of a triangle in the horizontal plane with the first, second and third pontoon structures (11, 12, 13) forming sides of the triangle; wherein the pontoon structures (11-13) extend between and connects to the columns (1- 3) at lower parts thereof (1c, 2c, 3c); and wherein the third pontoon structure (13) is arranged so that an upper side (13a) of the third pontoon structure is located at a lower level in the horizontal direction than an upper side (11a, 12a) of each of the first and second pontoon structures (11, 12). The invention also concerns a method for loading a set of hull structures of the above type onto a semi-submersible cargo carrying marine vessel, and to a marine vessel carrying a set of hull structures of the above type.

HULL STRUCTURE FOR A SEMI-SUBMERSIBLE WIND POWER TURBINE PLATFORM

Resumen de: AU2022433835A1

The invention concerns a hull structure (10, 20, 30, 40, 50, 51) for a semi-submersible wind power turbine platform (100), wherein the hull structure (10) comprises: first, second and third buoyant stabilizing columns (1, 2, 3) extending in a substantially vertical direction; first, second and third elongated submersible pontoon structures (11, 12, 13) extending in a substantially horizontal direction; wherein the hull structure (10) has a general shape of a triangle in the horizontal plane with the first, second and third pontoon structures (11, 12, 13) forming sides of the triangle; wherein the pontoon structures (11-13) extend between and connects to the columns (1- 3) at lower parts thereof (1c, 2c, 3c); and wherein the third pontoon structure (13) is arranged so that an upper side (13a) of the third pontoon structure is located at a lower level in the horizontal direction than an upper side (11a, 12a) of each of the first and second pontoon structures (11, 12). The invention also concerns a method for loading a set of hull structures of the above type onto a semi-submersible cargo carrying marine vessel, and to a marine vessel carrying a set of hull structures of the above type.

HULL STRUCTURE FOR A SEMI-SUBMERSIBLE WIND POWER TURBINE PLATFORM

Resumen de: AU2022433835A1

The invention concerns a hull structure (10, 20, 30, 40, 50, 51) for a semi-submersible wind power turbine platform (100), wherein the hull structure (10) comprises: first, second and third buoyant stabilizing columns (1, 2, 3) extending in a substantially vertical direction; first, second and third elongated submersible pontoon structures (11, 12, 13) extending in a substantially horizontal direction; wherein the hull structure (10) has a general shape of a triangle in the horizontal plane with the first, second and third pontoon structures (11, 12, 13) forming sides of the triangle; wherein the pontoon structures (11-13) extend between and connects to the columns (1- 3) at lower parts thereof (1c, 2c, 3c); and wherein the third pontoon structure (13) is arranged so that an upper side (13a) of the third pontoon structure is located at a lower level in the horizontal direction than an upper side (11a, 12a) of each of the first and second pontoon structures (11, 12). The invention also concerns a method for loading a set of hull structures of the above type onto a semi-submersible cargo carrying marine vessel, and to a marine vessel carrying a set of hull structures of the above type.

FLOATING GEAR SET, SPEED CHANGE DEVICE AND WIND GENERATING SET

Resumen de: AU2022455078A1

A floating gear set, a speed change device and a wind generating set, wherein the floating gear set comprises a self-aligning shaft assembly and two gears; two ends of the self-aligning shaft assembly in the axial direction are respectively inserted into the two gears; the self-aligning shaft assembly comprises a shaft body and a self-aligning member; the shaft body is in limit connection with the two gears in the circumferential direction by means of the self-aligning member; the shaft body radially swings, by means of the self-aligning member, relative to the two gears. According to the solution, the self-aligning shaft assembly can radially swing relative to the two gears, and in this way, the two gears can be misaligned with each other in the radial direction and can be in a connected state in which the two gears can float in the radial direction, so that a transmission path of a torque can be conveniently changed, so as to better realize torque distribution, and the torque density of a planetary gear mechanism can be improved especially when the solution is applied to the planetary gear mechanism.

SUBMERGED FIN FOR WAVE ENERGY CONVERSION

Nº publicación: US2024376857A1 14/11/2024

Solicitante:

SCHLUMBERGER TECH CORPORATION [US]
Schlumberger Technology Corporation

Resumen de: US2024376857A1

An energy conversion system includes a power takeoff system, a fin connected to the power takeoff system, and a control system on board the fin. The fin is submerged below a surface of the sea, and the fin is configured to use subsurface wave motions to extract energy.