Connection system for array cables of disconnectable offshore energy devices

    公开(公告)号:US10421524B2

    公开(公告)日:2019-09-24

    申请号:US14924448

    申请日:2015-10-27

    摘要: A floating connector of an offshore energy device and a method for connecting the floating connector is provided. The floating connector includes a buoy having a long spar like floater, where the buoy provides buoyancy to the floating connector. The floating connector further includes at least two cables for connecting to the offshore energy device. The floating connector also includes a joint box for coupling to the offshore energy device and for providing an electrical connection of the at least two cables to a switchgear of the offshore energy device. When the joint box is coupled to the offshore energy device, an electrical circuit with the at least two cables is completed through the offshore energy device via the switchgear.

    Methods for controlling floating wind turbine platforms

    公开(公告)号:US10267293B2

    公开(公告)日:2019-04-23

    申请号:US15856655

    申请日:2017-12-28

    摘要: A method for controlling an inclination of a floating wind turbine platform Position data associated with an orientation of the floating wind turbine is received. A heel angle in reference to the floating wind turbine platform is determined based on the position data. A first signal for adjusting at least one of a blade pitch of a set of turbine blades and a torque of a generator is sent based on the determined heel angle. A second signal for distributing ballast among at least three stabilizing columns is also sent. The second signal for distributing the ballast is based on the determined heel angle and the first signal. The first and second signals may be adjusted to account for startup and shutdown procedures and for future changes to wind speed and velocity.