Resumen de: WO2026058038A1
A tensioned leg floating platform mooring system and related methods may be used to secure the position of a floating platform. For example, the floating platform mooring system may include at least three fixed-length mooring lines coupled at different locations between a floating platform and one of one or more mooring piles. Additionally, the tensioned leg floating platform mooring system can include an adjustable-length mooring line coupled between the floating platform and one of the one or more mooring piles. The floating platform mooring system may further include a mooring line tension device coupled to the adjustable-length mooring line. The mooring line tension device may adjust a tension of the adjustable-length mooring line by adjusting a length of the adjustable-length mooring line in situ.
Resumen de: WO2026057134A1
An offshore installation system (100) for handling a monopile comprises a monopile transportation vessel (102) configured to transport the monopile in a horizontal position. A monopile handling mechanism (132) is mounted on the transportation vessel (102) and is configured to secure the monopile during transportation and move it to an inclined position. The system also includes an offshore installation vessel with a hull (122) and a plurality of moveable legs (126), wherein the hull is positioned out of the water when the moveable legs engage the seafloor. A push down stabilising mechanism (130) is mounted on the offshore installation vessel and is configured to apply a downward force on the monopile transportation vessel to increase its buoyancy force when positioned underneath the hull, stabilising the monopile transportation vessel and the inclined monopile with respect to the offshore installation vessel.
Resumen de: EP4711257A1
A tensioned leg floating platform mooring system and related methods may be used to secure the position of a floating platform. For example, the floating platform mooring system may include at least three fixed-length mooring lines coupled at different locations between a floating platform and one of one or more mooring piles. Additionally, the tensioned leg floating platform mooring system can include an adjustable-length mooring line coupled between the floating platform and one of the one or more mooring piles. The floating platform mooring system may further include a mooring line tension device coupled to the adjustable-length mooring line. The mooring line tension device may adjust a tension of the adjustable-length mooring line by adjusting a length of the adjustable-length mooring line in situ.
Resumen de: EP4711258A1
A floating quay includes a deck relocatable in a body of water adjacent a stationary quay to receive one or more floating units. The deck includes a gradual slope from an elevation of a surface of the stationary quay to a submerged position below a water level of a water surface of the body of water. The floating quay further includes an elevator system positionable to raise and lower at least a portion the deck to receive the one or more floating units from the stationary quay and to deploy the one or more floating units into the body of water using the gradual slope of the deck.
Resumen de: CN224002844U
The utility model relates to the technical field of offshore power generation devices, and discloses a comprehensive energy device of a floating type wind power integrated hydrogen production module, which comprises a floating platform, the lower end of the floating platform is provided with not less than three floating columns, and the floating columns are uniformly distributed. A downwards-hollowed mounting space is formed in the upper surface of the floating platform, and a hydrogen production system, hydrogen storage equipment and a power generation system are arranged in the mounting space; the total weight of the floating columns is larger than the total weight of equipment in the installation space, a platform cover is arranged at the upper end of the floating platform and arranged above the floating platform, and the platform cover and the floating platform are connected in a sealed mode. The equipment solves the problem that in the prior art, energy supply is not stable in the time period or the area where wind energy resources are deficient, and the structural complexity of existing equipment is simplified.
Resumen de: CN223991821U
The utility model discloses a tension leg floating type wind power foundation platform, which relates to the technical field of ocean engineering and comprises a wind turbine generator, a floating type wind power platform, a tension leg system and an anchoring foundation. The floating type wind power platform comprises an outer side horizontal rod system, angular point buoys, an inclined rod system, a wind turbine generator tower cylinder bearing platform and accessory components. The outer horizontal rod systems are connected to form a triangle, and an angular point buoy is arranged at each angular point of the triangle; the inclined rod system extends upwards from three angular points of the outer horizontal rod system to the wind turbine generator tower cylinder bearing platform, the wind turbine generator tower cylinder bearing platform is located over the outer horizontal rod system, and the outer horizontal rod system and the inclined rod system form a tetrahedral structure in space. The accessory component is arranged on the outer edge of the wind turbine generator tower cylinder bearing platform, and the wind turbine generator tower cylinder bearing platform is used for bearing the wind turbine generator above; and the structure is simple, the steel consumption is small, modular batch manufacturing can be realized, the stability is good, integrated wet mopping transportation and installation can be realized, and the installation time and the installation cost are effe
Resumen de: CN223991822U
The utility model discloses a novel wind power foundation platform, and relates to the technical field of offshore wind power generation equipment, the novel wind power foundation platform comprises a wind turbine generator, a wind power platform, a mooring system and an anchoring foundation, the wind power platform comprises a horizontal rod system, an inclined rod system, a wind turbine generator tower cylinder bearing platform, a balancing weight, a connecting piece and an adjusting mechanism, the inclined rod system extends upwards from three angular points of the horizontal rod system to the wind turbine generator tower cylinder bearing platform, and the wind turbine generator tower cylinder bearing platform is located over the horizontal rod system. The balancing weight is located under a wind turbine generator tower cylinder bearing platform and connected to the three angular points of the horizontal rod system and the wind turbine generator tower cylinder bearing platform through the connecting pieces, and the adjusting mechanism is used for adjusting the length of the connecting pieces. The wind power platform is simple in structure, the gravity center of the floating platform can be adjusted, and transportation and installation are convenient.
Resumen de: AU2024353216A1
The invention relates to a method for the active and centralised ballasting of a semi-submersible float (2) for an offshore wind turbine, the float comprising at least four columns, including a central column (4) and three outer columns (6), which are connected to the central column by lower arms forming pontoons (8), wherein the method comprises the controlled and centralised displacement of a ballast fluid between sealed compartments (14) formed inside each pontoon (8), so as to modify the inclination thereof. The invention also relates to a semi-submersible float for an offshore wind turbine with active and centralised ballasting.
Resumen de: AU2024351711A1
The invention relates to a method for the active and individualised ballasting of a semi-submersible float (2) for an offshore wind turbine, the float comprising at least four columns, including a central column (4) and three outer columns (6), which are connected to the central column by lower arms forming pontoons (8), wherein the method comprises, for each pontoon, the individualised and controlled displacement of a ballast fluid between at least two separate sealed compartments (14, 16) located inside an assembly formed by the pontoon and the associated outer column, so as to modify the inclination of the float. The invention also relates to a semi-submersible float for an offshore wind turbine with active and individualised ballasting.
Resumen de: DE102024136925A1
Schwimmende Windenergieanlage (10) mit einem schwimmenden Fundament, das eine Mehrzahl von sich von einem Zentralelement (20) erstreckenden Armen (30) aufweist, einem auf dem Zentralelement (20) des schwimmenden Fundaments angeordneten Turm (40) mit wenigstens einer auf dem Turm (40) angeordneten mit diesem drehfest verbundenen, einen Rotor aufweisenden Energiewandlungseinheit, und einem das Fundament mit der wenigstens einen Energiewandlungseinheit verbindendem Seilsystem (50) zur Einleitung der auf den Turm (40) und die wenigstens eine Energiewandlungseinheit wirkenden Schubkräfte in das Fundament, wobei das Seilsystem (50) Vorspannungen aufweist, deren Beträge jeweils größer als im Betrieb der Windenergieanlage zu erwartende, der jeweiligen Vorspannung entgegenwirkende Lasten sind, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass der Turm (40) in einem am Zentralelement (20) angeordneten axialen Pendelgleitlager (60) gelagert ist.
Resumen de: US20260070634A1
The method for counterbalancing the mean inclination of a Floating Offshore Wind Turbine (FOWT) platform is designed to be simple, efficient, and highly responsive. It employs short-distance piping to enable swift and effective pump-in and pump-out operations within the same column, allowing for precise and independent control of ballast operation. This strategy is not only cost-efficient but also supports remote operation, facilitating rapid adjustments for both normal and abnormal conditions. Furthermore, the method incorporates redundancy in the counterbalancing systems, significantly boosting the overall reliability and ensuring consistent and effective ballast management for the platform.
Resumen de: AU2024263697A1
The invention relates to a mooring arrangement for mooring a floating unit to the seabed, the mooring arrangement comprises multiple mooring clusters each connectable to a floating unit and an anchor adapted for the seabed, wherein at least one mooring cluster comprises at least two mooring lines.
Resumen de: EP4707152A1
Proposed is a mooring system, including a floating unit for floating on the sea surface, a mooring anchor installed on the seabed, a weight unit positioned underwater between the floating unit and the mooring anchor, a plurality of mooring cables each having a closed curve shape for mooring the floating unit, wherein each mooring cable includes a first portion whose middle lower part is caught in a mooring-cable catching part of the weight unit, a second portion which passes through a vertical penetration passage of the weight unit and whose middle lower part is caught in a mooring-cable catching part of the mooring anchor, and a third portion which passes through a vertical penetration passage of the floating unit and is connected to the first portion and the second portion and whose middle upper part is caught in a mooring-cable catching part of the floating unit provided in the floating unit.
Resumen de: CN223982633U
The utility model provides a multifunctional port navigation mark, which relates to the technical field of navigation and comprises an anchoring system, a floating body, a mark body, a lighting system, a control system and a power supply system. The floating body comprises a cylindrical buoy, the interior of the buoy is of a cavity structure, and a ballast is placed at the bottom of the cavity of the buoy; the four sets of double-color LED lamp panels are arranged, the included angle between every two of the four sets of double-color LED lamp panels is 90 degrees, the four sets of double-color LED lamp panels face four different horizontal directions respectively, and therefore it is guaranteed that passing ships in all the directions can clearly see the four sets of double-color LED lamp panels. The double-color LED lamp panel has a function of emitting red or green light, and can realize a normally-on or burst flashing state according to a received instruction; the flashing frequency can be flexibly changed according to the received instruction, and clear information can be transmitted to passing ships by adjusting the color and frequency of the light; the problems that an indication signal of an existing navigation mark is single, and maritime information cannot be conveniently and accurately obtained by a sailoman are solved.
Resumen de: CN223984545U
The utility model discloses a floating type wind driven generator in the technical field of wind power generation, which comprises a floating type base, a fan main body and a cable chain, the fan main body is arranged on the floating type base, the floating type base comprises a buoy, a winding device is arranged in the buoy, one end of the cable chain is connected with a self-weight, the other end of the cable chain penetrates through a take-up port at the side part of the buoy and is connected with the winding device, and the self-weight is connected with the winding device. The device further comprises a first transmission part, a center rod, a linkage rod, a take-up roller and a reciprocating pushing mechanism, the driving motor drives the first transmission part to rotate through the second transmission part, the linkage rod drives the take-up roller to rotate, the reciprocating pushing mechanism drives the take-up roller to slide in the axial direction of the linkage rod, and it is ensured that the chains are evenly distributed on the surface of the take-up roller. The device solves the technical problem that the existing device cannot enable the chain to be uniformly distributed on the take-up roller, so that the chain is wound and knotted.
Resumen de: BE1032839A1
L'invention divulgue un procédé de contrôle d'un système d'énergie éolienne en mer, se rapportant au domaine technique du contrôle de l'énergie éolienne en mer. Ledit système d'énergie éolienne en mer comprend un groupe éolien, un convertisseur, des capteurs de vibration et de contrainte ainsi qu'un contrôleur, et vise à résoudre le problème technique consistant à efficacement inhiber les charges structurelles clés tout en garantissant la sortie de puissance. Les points clés de sa solution technique sont les suivants: obtenir une séquence de vitesse de vent de prévision à l'avant par le biais d'un lidar de nacelle, tout en collectant en temps réel les données de charges de la tour et des pales; construire un modèle d'espace d'état paramétré, et utiliser l'algorithme de filtre de Kalman sans trace pour réaliser l'identification en ligne et l'estimation d'état des paramètres aérodynamiques et de la dynamique non modélisée; dans chaque période de contrôle, avec le suivi de puissance et l'inhibition de charges comme objectifs multiobjectifs, résoudre le problème de contrôle optimal à horizon fini sur la base du modèle mis à jour et de la séquence de vitesse de vent de prévision; enfin, analyser et exécuter la commande incrémentale optimale de l'angle de calage et la commande incrémentale optimale du couple du générateur. Ce procédé est principalement utilisé pour améliorer la durée de fonctionnement et la stabilité des group
Resumen de: WO2024246151A1
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 comprises a buoyant spar having a top end and a bottom end, the spar arranged to support a renewable energy system thereon; and a plurality of mooring lines arranged to tether the spar to a bed of a body of water such that the buoyant spar is positioned in the body of water at an operating depth. The plurality of mooring lines comprise: one or more first mooring lines affixed to a bottom end of the spar, the bottom end distal to the top end, and arranged to engage the bed of the body of water; and at least three further mooring lines, a first end of each of the further mooring lines being in communication with the spar between the top end and the bottom end thereof, and a second end of each further mooring line being arranged to engage the bed of the body of water such that said further mooring line is oriented diagonally relative to the spar at the operating depth; wherein at the operating depth, the first end of the spar is positioned above a surface of the body of water and the second end is positioned below the surface of the body of water. The described platform aims to provide a simple and stable offshore renewable energy system mounting solution having a simpler manufacture, assembly and deployment procedure along with easier ongoing access for deployment and maintenance vessels to minimise damage during deployment an
Resumen de: WO2026047092A1
A turret connecting module (100) for being selectively inserted in an operating position (O) within a weathervaning floating offshore structure (200) of a wind turbine (202) for connecting said weathervaning floating offshore structure (200) to a pre-laid mooring system (300), the turret connecting module (100) comprising: an external trunk element (1) configured to be attached to the weathervaning floating offshore structure (200); an internal shaft element (2) configured to be arranged within the external trunk element (1), and comprising a base portion (22) configured to be coupled to the pre-laid mooring system (300); and a bearing system (3) comprising at least one bearing (31, 32) configured to connect the external trunk element (1) to the internal shaft element (2) such that the external trunk element (1) is allowed to weathervane together with the weathervaning floating offshore structure (200) relative to the internal shaft element (2) and the prelaid mooring system (300).
Resumen de: US20260063101A1
A wave energy-based reef sustainable device integrated with an offshore wind turbine is provided. The wave energy-based reef sustainable device integrated with an offshore wind turbine can be put into a seabed, is configured to connect with a floating wind turbine, and includes a base is configured as a fish reef, an anchoring device configured to connect with the floating wind turbine, and includes plural rings with a luminous coating and at least one mooring system or cable with a luminous layer. The rings swing and/or rotate due to the pull of the floating wind turbine and present a flashing effect to attract fish. The mooring system or cable with the luminous layer provides a warning effect, a lighting device configured to emit light to attract fish, and a green energy device configured to convert a green energy into an electrical energy, which is provided to the lighting device.
Resumen de: WO2026047260A1
The present invention relates to a floating wind turbine generator (WTG) foundation for a floating WTG system, the floating WTG foundation comprising: a floater having a generally cylindrical shape, wherein the floater defines a vertical axis, the floater comprising ballast at a lower end thereof, an upper projection extending upward from the floater, the upper projection having a smaller cross-section than the floater, at least three anchors which are connected to the seabed, at least three tendon assemblies, each tendon assembly extending between one of the anchors and a respective mounting position on the floater.
Resumen de: US20260063108A1
A floating structure foundation for a wind turbine features several improvements, including a transition assembly that supports the wind turbine generator (WTG) and tower centrally, transferring loads to primary structural components to maximize efficiency. Its highly modular design allows for flexible construction and scalability, with each component built independently for easier adaptation to different project requirements and site conditions. This modularity supports efficient dry transport, enabling multiple modules to be shipped simultaneously on various vessels. The foundation offers a simplified design with accelerated construction, rapid assembly, and installation.
Resumen de: AU2024327326A1
Method of forming a tube element for use as a longitudinal section of a brace for a truss structure of a floatable offshore support structure for a wind turbine, comprising: providing four elongate flat steel plates each extending along a longitudinal direction and having two opposite lateral edges; deforming each plate such that, along the longitudinal direction, a transverse shape of the plate smoothly transitions between a rectilinear shape and an arcuate shape; and forming the tube element by interconnecting the four deformed plates along their lateral edges. The interconnected plates each form a respective circumferential section of the tube element, wherein along the longitudinal direction, a transverse shape of the tube element smoothly transitions from a circular shape to a rectangular shape. The tube element may connect a cylindrical further tube element of the brace with a further part of the floatable offshore support structure.
Resumen de: WO2026047105A1
The invention relates to a floating functional unit, in particular a floating platform (1) or a watercraft, comprising a deck structure (2) and one or more buoyancy bodies (3a, 3b, 3c, 3d), one or more of the buoyancy bodies each comprising a rotor blade (4) or a part, in particular a longitudinal portion, of a rotor blade of a wind turbine. The invention further relates to such a buoyancy body and to a method for the production thereof from a rotor blade.
Nº publicación: EP4701924A1 04/03/2026
Solicitante:
COFFRATHERM [FR]
Coffratherm
Resumen de: CN121001923A
The invention relates to a floating platform (2), the arrangement of anchoring ribs (17, 18) of which makes it possible to improve stability, in particular for a platform of a wind turbine (2). The invention also relates to a method of assembling such a platform and a wind turbine thereof, and to a method of anchoring such a platform at sea.