| dc.description.abstract | This dissertation presents the development of a buoyancy module design to be applied to inter-array cables for floating offshore wind structures. Floating offshore wind is predicted to have a promising future as a substantial provider of renewable energy. With several pilot projects underway, it is expected that by 2030 the industry will be commercialized and expanded significantly. This development implies great opportunities for equipment suppliers to seize contracts, and to take part in the development of the offshore wind industry.
Goal
This dissertation presents the development of a buoyancy module design to be applied to inter-array cables for floating offshore wind structures. Floating offshore wind is predicted to have a promising future as a substantial provider of renewable energy. With several pilot projects underway, it is expected that by 2030 the industry will be commercialized and expanded significantly. This development implies great opportunities for equipment suppliers to seize contracts, and to take part in the development of the offshore wind industry.
Method
The project is divided into three main phases. The first phase deals with the acquisition of insight, where the information obtained is used to prepare specific requirement specifications. The following phases deal with concept and detail development. Here, typical approaches for product design have been applied, where iterations have been prepared before the final result is reached.
Result
The thesis documents the process from idea to completed design. The final design is prepared as buoyancy modules named SubFlow700 and SubFlow1000. The projects result will present the complete design, as well as its associated operational processes.The development of the design is based on decisions that deal with ideal functional and technical solutions, in order for the buoyancy module to meet its objective. | |