Patent classifications
B63B5/14
Floating Reinforced Concrete Platform Applicable To The Marine Wind Power Sector Industry
The present invention relates to a solution for a floating wind platform made of reinforced concrete for mass production, characterized by a geometric design providing a hydrostatic natural prestressing to the concrete, causing it to work under compression. The structural response of the platform for working in the most effective mode is improved, and the occurrence of fractures or cracks in the concrete is prevented, which reduces permeability and allows for reducing the rebar to be contained in the structure, also increasing operational safety. Furthermore, the invention has a system for anchoring the mooring lines to the structure in the form of a truss made of reinforced concrete which evenly distributes mooring stresses, minimizing prestressing in the high area of the platform, and increasing the area for distributing shear forces due to the change in section between the platform and the tower of the wind turbine. The geometric design furthermore confers the versatility of being able to adopt low draft SPAR, semi-submersible, barge, or buoy solutions, with the wind turbine being installed such that it is centered or off-center on the structure, thereby being adapted to different draft requirements or environmental and logistics conditions.
Floating Reinforced Concrete Platform Applicable To The Marine Wind Power Sector Industry
The present invention relates to a solution for a floating wind platform made of reinforced concrete for mass production, characterized by a geometric design providing a hydrostatic natural prestressing to the concrete, causing it to work under compression. The structural response of the platform for working in the most effective mode is improved, and the occurrence of fractures or cracks in the concrete is prevented, which reduces permeability and allows for reducing the rebar to be contained in the structure, also increasing operational safety. Furthermore, the invention has a system for anchoring the mooring lines to the structure in the form of a truss made of reinforced concrete which evenly distributes mooring stresses, minimizing prestressing in the high area of the platform, and increasing the area for distributing shear forces due to the change in section between the platform and the tower of the wind turbine. The geometric design furthermore confers the versatility of being able to adopt low draft SPAR, semi-submersible, barge, or buoy solutions, with the wind turbine being installed such that it is centered or off-center on the structure, thereby being adapted to different draft requirements or environmental and logistics conditions.
A MARINE CONSTRUCTION AND A METHOD FOR CONSTRUCTING THE SAME
The present invention provides for a method of marine construction. Said marine construction is based on an external perimeter and inner area and comprises seabed lying elements and floating elements. The marine construction of the present invention comprising fixed elements that are placed on the defined perimeter of said marine construction. Said fixed elements are lying on the seabed. And further comprising floating elements that are placed in the inner area the marine construction, defined by said external perimeter. The marine construction is capable of being deployed at a variety of distances from shore, at a differential nature of sea bed, and to be able to carry out different tasks and destinations, such as but not limited to airport, residency, army base, power station, port, marina, other infrastructures, etc. and any combination thereof.
A MARINE CONSTRUCTION AND A METHOD FOR CONSTRUCTING THE SAME
The present invention provides for a method of marine construction. Said marine construction is based on an external perimeter and inner area and comprises seabed lying elements and floating elements. The marine construction of the present invention comprising fixed elements that are placed on the defined perimeter of said marine construction. Said fixed elements are lying on the seabed. And further comprising floating elements that are placed in the inner area the marine construction, defined by said external perimeter. The marine construction is capable of being deployed at a variety of distances from shore, at a differential nature of sea bed, and to be able to carry out different tasks and destinations, such as but not limited to airport, residency, army base, power station, port, marina, other infrastructures, etc. and any combination thereof.
OFFSHORE SPAR PLATFORM
A floating, unmanned wellhead or production facility includes a topside configured to process a hydrocarbon fluid, and a spar hull supporting the topside. The spar hull is designed to minimize maintenance and thus does not include many of the systems commonly found in the hull of a floating offshore facility. Systems that are not present within the spar hull include an active ballast system, a bilge system, a drainage system, an active zone isolation system, a fire detection and suppression system, and an internal lighting system.
OFFSHORE SPAR PLATFORM
A floating, unmanned wellhead or production facility includes a topside configured to process a hydrocarbon fluid, and a spar hull supporting the topside. The spar hull is designed to minimize maintenance and thus does not include many of the systems commonly found in the hull of a floating offshore facility. Systems that are not present within the spar hull include an active ballast system, a bilge system, a drainage system, an active zone isolation system, a fire detection and suppression system, and an internal lighting system.
Ultra-large marine submersible transport boats and arrangements for transportation of aqueous bulk liquids, including fresh water
Ultra-large marine submersible transport boats and arrangements for aqueous bulk liquids transportation, including fresh water and irrigation drainage, from specifically configured supply stations to specifically configured delivery stations. Boats present rigid hydrodynamic shaped double-walled submersible hulls incorporating a plurality of inside-reinforced impervious ballast chambers and also present radial reinforcing elements and hollow interior cavities that enclose collapsible bulk liquid bladders for transporting bulk liquids. Hulls can be made of reinforced concrete. Hull openings permit seawater circulation, avoiding transportation of bulk ballast seawater. Submersible cruising reduces structural loads and drag. An on-board hydro-pneumatic ballasting system adds to and removes reusable hull ballast water from, the ballast chambers controlling the hull's depth, pitch, and roll. Propulsion, steering capabilities, and detailed arrangements and methods for loading, unloading, and transporting bulk liquids are presented. Hull manufacturing is done on marine floating platforms using onshore precast panels. Maintenance and end of life procedures are detailed.
FLOATING DAM OR ISLAND AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURE THEREOF
A floating dam or island is provided by pre-fabricating modular hollow bodies. A first group of modular bodies is laid floating on a water surface, positioning the modular bodies in mutual side-to-side arrangement so as to delimit therebetween intermediate gaps within which the reinforcing rods are protruding. A first concrete casting is performed into the gaps and over the modular bodies so as to render them mutually joined. A second group of modular bodies is then laid over the first group and a second concrete casting is performed in order to join the first and second group together. Additional groups of modular bodies are laid and further concrete castings are performed up to obtaining a monolithic block having a desired floating dam or island configuration.
FLOATING DAM OR ISLAND AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURE THEREOF
A floating dam or island is provided by pre-fabricating modular hollow bodies. A first group of modular bodies is laid floating on a water surface, positioning the modular bodies in mutual side-to-side arrangement so as to delimit therebetween intermediate gaps within which the reinforcing rods are protruding. A first concrete casting is performed into the gaps and over the modular bodies so as to render them mutually joined. A second group of modular bodies is then laid over the first group and a second concrete casting is performed in order to join the first and second group together. Additional groups of modular bodies are laid and further concrete castings are performed up to obtaining a monolithic block having a desired floating dam or island configuration.
PLATFORM FORMED FROM FLOATING MEGASTRUCTURES
A floating platform, the platform including a plurality of floating chambers, wherein each chamber comprises a plurality of shipping containers, each container having a door at a first end and an opposing panel at a second end, the containers placed one above the other such that a door of one container is connected to an opposing panel of another container.