Earthquakes and offshore wind turbine installation;: A review and analysis of mitigation measures for cranes on jackups

Due to a high demand for offshore wind energy the industry is expanding to evermore challenging locations such as seismic prone areas. The corresponding seismic shocks and vibrations can be transmitted to jack‐up vessels and their cranes used for the installation of these offshore wind turbines. Since a potential collapse due to seismic activity...

Underwater Noise: An analysis to the relevant criteria for positioning a bubble curtain

Wind turbines are growing in size and therefore their foundations, become larger as well. Additionally, they are placed in deeper waters. This results in the industry being at the limit of underwater noise levels generated by impact piling during the installation phase of monopiles. The most common installation method for monopiles is impact...

Modelling the dynamic behaviour of a rotor nacelle assembly during the installation using a floating vessel

The offshore wind energy industry has been developing rapidly due to the increasing demand for renewable energy. As a result, offshore wind turbines are increasing in mass and height and are installed at larger water depths and further away from shore. A floating vessel is not limited by water depth and soil conditions, but is sensitive to wave...