Resumen de: US2024208618A1
Framework structure (70) and method for modular construction of an offshore framework structure comprising frameworks (50) with a first bar (51) functioning as a floating body, a second bar (52), with two posts (53) for substantially parallel support of the bars (51, 52) and two bands (54) for tensioning the framework (50). A connection element (55) is arranged at each end of the bars (51, 52), each of which has a single flange (56) for attaching a single bar (51, 52) to the connection element (55). In the connection elements (55), receiving areas (57) are arranged transversely to the longitudinal direction (61) of the bars (51, 52) for attaching the posts (53). Further, the connection elements (55) have securing means (58) for securing bands (54) provided with tensioning devices (60) in such a way that the framework (50) can be held in shape or diagonally tensioned by means of the tensioning devices (60). The connection elements (55) are constructed with respect to the longitudinal direction (61) of the bars (51, 52) in such a way that an extension (62) is configured on one side and a holder (66) can be arranged on the opposite side so that the extension (62) of a connection element (55) of a framework (50) can be joined with the holder (66) of another connection element (55) of a further framework (50).
Resumen de: WO2024137737A1
An apparatus that a wind turbine configured for floating on a surface of water, wherein the wind turbine is operable to generate electrical energy. The wind turbine can include a floating base configured to support the wind turbine on the surface of water, and a cable configured to transmit the electrical energy. The wind turbine can also include a first sheave configured to support a part of the cable, and a second sheave configured to support a part of the cable. The cable is reeved between the first sheave and second sheave, and the first sheave is operable to impart a predetermined force to the cable to thereby maintain the cable at a predetermined tension.
Resumen de: WO2024136674A1
A floating structure (10;500), comprising an elongate, downward-directed foundation (12) that floats upright in a body of water (20), where the floating foundation (12) is connected to a yaw rotation preventing anchoring system (17) in the body of water (20), where the rotation-preventing anchoring system (17) comprises at least two lower tension rods (31 ) which extend between seabed anchors (50) on a seabed (51 ) and a horizontal anchor boom (35) which is rotationally rigidly attached to the floating foundation (12) by upper tension rod (36) tensioned between attachments (32) on the horizontal anchor boom (35) and the lower part of the floating foundation (12).
Resumen de: WO2024138058A1
The present invention relates to apparatus and a method of embedding a plate anchor. The method comprises providing a plurality of embedment modules each of which is suitable for embedding a plate anchor within a different type of soil. The method comprises determining the type of soil of a seabed at a target site and selecting an embedment module based on the type of soil at the target site. The embedment module is removably mounted within a modular follower assembly. The modular follower assembly is deployed from a vessel and the embedment module is actuated to drive the plate anchor into the seabed. The modular follower assembly is then retrieved to the vessel. The modular follower assembly is reconfigured to provide the modular follower assembly with different embedment modules for a subsequent deployment and to embed futher plate anchors within different soil types.
Resumen de: WO2024136273A1
A mooring apparatus of a floating-type structure according to the present disclosure comprises: a chain wheel on which a mooring chain is wound; a brake band surrounding the outer circumference of the chain wheel; a brake actuator which provides a pulling force to the brake band so that the brake band brakes by compressing the outer circumference of the chain wheel; a tension detection portion that measures tension applied to the brake band; and a controller which controls the brake actuator to reduce the pulling force of pulling the brake band when a measured value measured by the tension detection portion exceeds a set value.
Resumen de: WO2024133978A1
The invention relates to a guiding system for exchanging a wind turbine blade (4), which uses an internal lifting and lowering system fixed to a rotor (3). The guiding system is characterised in that it comprises semi-rigid passive retaining lines (5) that form a safe catenary or track for lowering the blades (4) without same hitting the tower (1) or the ground as a result of incident winds of up to 15 m/s. A clip (7) fastened to the end part of the blade (4) slides along the retaining lines (5) with the horizontal movement of the blade (4). The catenary may optionally have intermediate points, and the tension thereof is dependent on the incident wind: the greater the wind, the greater the tension. The guiding system can be used for onshore wind turbines, floating offshore wind turbines connected to a spring, and boat-assisted offshore wind turbines on the high seas.
Resumen de: WO2024131858A1
A double-float single-point-mooring offshore wind power floating foundation and an integral installation method therefor. The floating foundation comprises a horizontal double float (1), a single-point mooring system (2), a frame structure (3) and a hybrid transition section (4), wherein the double float (1) provide buoyancy and stability; the frame structure (3) connects the double float (1) to the hybrid transition section (4) as a whole; and the single-point mooring system (2) is connected to an outer cantilever of the frame structure (3), so that the floating foundation is positioned in an operating sea area. The integral installation method comprises: prefabricating a floating foundation on land; hoisting a tower and a wind turbine at a wharf; and transporting an integral structure by sea and installing same. The floating foundation has the ability to withstand wind and waves, involves convenient and fast construction, is economical, does not require the dispatch of large hoisting ships and equipment, and can meet the requirements of offshore wind power plant construction under various water depth conditions.
Resumen de: AU2022420711A1
The invention concerns a floating wind platform able to be placed on a body of water and comprising: - a floater structure (28) able to float on the body of water; - a tower (30) protruding from the floater structure (28) and extending along a main direction (Z), the tower (30) being able to support a wind turbine nacelle; the tower (30) comprising a composite material.
Resumen de: WO2024134421A1
A floating substation for managing electrical power generated by an offshore wind power production plant has a floating platform (11) comprising a hull (12) configured to receive a hydrostatic force from the bottom upwards, and an open-air main deck (13), which is directly supported by the hull (12); and an electrical power management unit (14), which is arranged on the main deck (13) and is configured to receive electrical power from the wind power production plant (2) via at least one electric inlet cable (5), to transform the voltage of the received electrical power, and to supply the transformed electrical power to a remote station (7) via at least one electric outlet cable (6).
Resumen de: WO2024134539A1
The invention relates to an anchoring system and to methods for installing and uninstalling the anchoring system. The anchoring system (10) comprises: - a floating platform (1) from which a plurality of first anchoring lines (11) extends, - at least one anchoring block (2) with at least three non-aligned anchoring points, - a central float (3), - a plurality of swinging arms (4), each swinging arm (4) being joined by means of an articulated joint (5) to an anchoring block (2), said articulated joint (5) being located in an intermediate area of the swinging arm (4) so that each swinging arm (4) comprises an internal section (6) and an external section (7) joined in the intermediate area of the swinging arm (4) corresponding to the articulated joint (5), the internal section (6) being located between the intermediate area of the swinging arm (4) and an inner free end and the outer section (7) being located between the intermediate area of the swinging arm (4) and an outer free end, the inner free end being closer to the central float (3) than the outer free end, so that the first anchoring lines (11) leaving the floating platform (1) are joined to the outer end containing the outer free end of the outer sections (7) of the swinging arms (4), and - second anchoring lines (12) between the central float (3) and the inner end portions containing the inner free ends of the inner sections (6) of the swinging arms (4).
Resumen de: US2024208619A1
A semi-submersible service vessel (100) for a floating installation (102) has a hull (104) and a ballasting system. The ballasting system is arranged to selectively lower the hull (104) to a first draft and raise the hull (104) to a second draft. The second draft is smaller than the first draft. At least one submersed elongate lifting fork is fixed to the hull (104) and is configured to extend across the underside of the floating installation (102) and engage the underside of the floating installation (102) when the hull (104) is raised from the first draft to the second draft. Wherein the at least one lifting fork is arranged to lift the entire floating installation (102) when the hull (104) is raised from the first draft to the second draft, and a method of servicing a floating installation (102) with a semi-submersible service vessel (100).
Resumen de: US2024208614A1
The present invention relates to apparatus and a method of embedding a plate anchor. The method comprises providing a plurality of embedment modules each of which is suitable for embedding a plate anchor within a different type of soil. The method comprises determining the type of soil of a seabed at a target site and selecting an embedment module based on the type of soil at the target site. The embedment module is removably mounted within a modular follower assembly. The modular follower assembly is deployed from a vessel and the embedment module is actuated to drive the plate anchor into the seabed. The modular follower assembly is then retrieved to the vessel. The modular follower assembly is reconfigured to provide the modular follower assembly with different embedment modules for a subsequent deployment and to embed further plate anchors within different soil types.
Resumen de: WO2024133785A1
The invention relates to a lifting system (1) for erecting, maintaining or dismantling a floating wind turbine (4), which comprises: - a tower (11) comprising at least two elements (11A-11D) which can be telescoped together such that it can assume at least a retracted position, and a deployed position; - and a crane (12) mounted on an upper element (11A), this crane being mobile in rotation about a vertical axis (X1) of the system. Such a system, mounted on a dock, can be used in the deployed position to work on a wind turbine, and, in the retracted position, as a harbour crane.
Resumen de: WO2024133332A1
The vessel comprises: - a main hull (44) having an upper deck (62) defining un upper deck surface (64) at a first height (h1); - a stern (48) protruding from the main hull (44), defining an upper receiving surface (72) extending in a plane at a second height (h2) lower than the first height (h1); - a wind turbine equipment lifting tower (100), configured to lift at least an equipment of the wind turbine. The volume (84) above the upper receiving surface (72) is free to receive an offshore wind turbine platform on the upper receiving surface (72), at the free end and over at least 50% of the length (SL) of the stern (48) taken along the longitudinal axis (A-A') from the free end. The second height (h2) is at most equal to 40% of the first height (h1).
Resumen de: WO2024132940A1
The present invention relates to a floating structure (3) comprising a tensioned mooring system (5) comprising - at least three junction points (31) disposed on an inner virtual circle (A), - at least three peripheral anchors (53) linked to an individual junction point (31) with at least one peripheral tendons (52), the peripheral tendons being attached to the peripheral anchors (53) on mooring points (51) disposed on an outer virtual circle (B) having a larger diameter than the inner virtual circle (A), - at least one inner anchor (53'), disposed on the seabed (Sb) inside the inner virtual circle (A), each junction point (31) being attached with at least one inner tendon (52'), wherein the peripherical tendons (52) and/or the inner tendon (52') are made in materials having a Young modulus greater or equal to 50GPa.
Resumen de: WO2024132939A1
The present invention relates to a floating structure (3) comprising a tensioned mooring system (5) intended to moor and stabilize the floating structure (3) to the seabed (Sb), wherein the tensioned mooring system (5) comprises at least three independent anchors (53) and at least two tendons (52) per anchors (53), each tendon (52) having a different junction point (31) so that the tendons (52) of the same anchor (53) are inclined with an angle comprised between 30° and 60°, the junction points (31) being disposed on an inner virtual circle (A), wherein the tendons (52) are made in materials having a Young modulus greater or equal to 50GPa, and wherein the tendons (52) are attached to the anchors (53) on mooring points (51) disposed on an outer virtual circle (B) having a larger or equal diameter than the inner virtual circle (A).
Resumen de: WO2024132713A1
It is disclosed a floating wind turbine, comprising a mast, a nacelle and a plurality of rotating blades, the floating wind turbine being subjected to vibrations, and further comprising a vibration control system (20), characterized in that the vibration control system comprises a nonlinear energy sink (21), comprising a movable mass (210) and a coupling device (211) connecting the mass to a wall of the floating wind turbine, the coupling device having non-linear stiffness when biased in a direction perpendicular to the axis of the mast and being configured to perform non-linear viscous damping of a motion of the mass perpendicular to the axis of the mast.
Resumen de: EP4390115A1
It is disclosed a floating wind turbine, comprising a mast, a nacelle and a plurality of rotating blades, the floating wind turbine being subjected to vibrations, and further comprising a vibration control system (20),characterized in that the vibration control system comprises a nonlinear energy sink (21), comprising a movable mass (210) and a coupling device (211) connecting the mass to a wall of the floating wind turbine, the coupling device having non-linear stiffness when biased in a direction perpendicular to the axis of the mast and being configured to perform non-linear viscous damping of a motion of the mass perpendicular to the axis of the mast.
Resumen de: EP4389581A1
The present invention relates to a floating structure (3) comprising a tensioned mooring system (5) intended to moor and stabilize the floating structure (3) to the seabed (Sb), wherein the tensioned mooring system (5) comprises- at least three junction points (31) disposed on the floating structure (3) on an inner virtual circle (A),- at least three peripheral anchors (53) disposed on the seabed (Sb) and at least one peripheral tendon (52) per peripheral anchors (53), each peripheral anchors (53) being linked to an individual junction point (31) with at least one peripheral tendons (52), the peripheral tendons being attached to the peripheral anchors (53) on mooring points (51) disposed on an outer virtual circle (B) coaxial with the inner virtual circle (A) and having a larger diameter than the inner virtual circle (A),- at least one inner anchor (53'), disposed on the seabed (Sb) inside the inner virtual circle (A), each junction point (31) being attached to at least one inner anchor (53') with at least one inner tendon (52').
Resumen de: EP4389582A1
The present invention relates to a floating structure (3) comprising a tensioned mooring system (5) intended to moor and stabilize the floating structure (3) to the seabed (Sb),wherein the tensioned mooring system (5) comprises at least three independent anchors (53) disposed on the seabed (Sb) and at least two tendons (52) per anchors (53) linked to the floating structure (3), each tendon (52) of the same anchor (53) having a different junction point (31) with the floating structure (3) so that the tendons (52) of the same anchor (53) are inclined on either side of a vertical plane (C) linking the anchor (53) and the center of the floating structure (3), the junction points (31) of the tendons (52) on the floating structure (3) being disposed on an inner virtual circle (A),and wherein the tendons (52) are attached to the anchors (53) on mooring points (51) disposed on an outer virtual circle (8) coaxial with the inner virtual circle (A) and having a larger or equal diameter than the inner virtual circle (A).
Resumen de: EP4389579A1
The vessel comprises:- a main hull (44) having an upper deck (62) defining un upper deck surface (64) at a first height (h1);- a stern (48) protruding from the main hull (44), defining an upper receiving surface (72) extending in a plane at a second height (h2) lower than the first height (h1);- a wind turbine equipment lifting tower (100), configured to lift at least an equipment of the wind turbine.The volume (84) above the upper receiving surface (72) is free to receive an offshore wind turbine platform on the upper receiving surface (72), at the free end and over at least 50% of the length (SL) of the stern (48) taken along the longitudinal axis (A-A') from the free end.The second height (h2) is at most equal to 40% of the first height (h1).
Resumen de: CN221214489U
The utility model discloses a hybrid compensation type embarkation system for offshore wind power operation and maintenance, which relates to the technical field of ocean engineering and comprises an embarkation basic unit, an active compensation unit, a passive compensation unit and a wind power receiving unit. Wherein the embarkation basic unit comprises a fixed base, a portable turntable and an embarkation system; the active compensation unit comprises a fixed truss, a floating lifting rod and a mooring system; the passive compensation unit comprises a telescopic platform installed at the front end of the suspension bridge body, and the telescopic platform makes elastic contact with the wind power receiving unit. The wind power receiving unit comprises a receiving platform installed on an offshore wind power foundation. According to the utility model, the technical problem that the offshore wind power operation and maintenance embarkation mode in the prior art has safety risks is solved.
Resumen de: WO2023004185A2
098 A semi-submersible wind turbine platform is configured for floating in a body of water and supporting a wind turbine, and includes a center column, at least three tubular bottom beams extending radially outward of a first axial end of the center column, the center column configured to have a tower attached to a second axial end thereof, outer columns, wherein a first axial end of each outer column attached to a distal end of one of the bottom beams, and top beams, one of which extends between a second axial end of each outer column and the second axial end of the center column.
Resumen de: CN221193162U
The utility model relates to a multifunctional landscape wave wall, in particular to the technical field of wave walls. The wave wall comprises a wave wall body and a fixing frame which is arranged on the walking leisure road and used for fixing the wave wall body, the wave wall body comprises a plurality of folding plates and connecting mechanisms, and the joints of every two adjacent folding plates are movably connected through the connecting mechanisms. A steel framework serves as a main body structure of the wave wall, the lower portion of the wave wall serves as a leisure stool when no flood exists normally, the upper portion of the wave wall serves as power generation equipment, the functions of sun shading, rain shielding, power generation and the like are achieved in the daytime, and the colored lamps float at night; the wave wall board is turned upwards to block flood during flood prevention, the public are protected, the functions of the wave wall are enriched, and the practicability of the wave wall is improved.
Nº publicación: CN221195257U 21/06/2024
Solicitante:
GUIZHOU WATER CONSERVANCY & HYDROPOWER SURVEY AND DESIGN RES INSTITUTE CO LTD
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Resumen de: CN221195257U
The utility model provides a multi-energy complementary new energy power generation device, and relates to the technical field of new energy. The multi-energy complementary new energy power generation device comprises at least one new energy power generation module, the new energy power generation module comprises a plurality of wave power generation devices, and each wave power generation device is provided with a floating photovoltaic panel and a fan; the energy storage device is connected with the wave power generation device, the floating photovoltaic panel and the draught fan and used for storing electric energy generated by power generation of the wave power generation device, the floating photovoltaic panel and the draught fan. The multi-energy complementary new energy power generation device obtained through the design comprises multiple new energy power generation modes, has the advantages of being high in unit area energy efficiency, uniform in power generation and high in electric power quality, and improves the friendliness of user power supply.