Havfram Wind WTIVs shall be able to putting in offshore wind generators with a rotor diameter of greater than 300 meters, and XXL monopiles weighing as much as 3,000 tons at water depths of as much as 70 meters. [Image: Havfram Wind]
The two NG20000X-HF wind turbine set up vessels (WTIVs) on order for Oslo-headquartered Havfram Wind are to characteristic an in depth ABB built-in energy, management and propulsion expertise resolution.
Under building at China’s Yantai CIMC Raffles Offshore Ltd., the vessels will incorporate the newest battery-hybrid drivetrain expertise and shall be among the many most energy-efficient designs to function within the offshore wind trade. They will be capable of set up wind generators with a rotor diameter of greater than 300 meters, in addition to XXL monopiles weighing as much as 3,000 tons at water depths of as much as 70 meters.
ABB’s scope of provide includes 4 Azipod electrical most important propulsion models with a complete propulsion energy of 17 MW; the Onboard DC Grid energy distribution system; a 4.1 MWh power storage set up; ABB Ability Marine Pilot Control with Dynamic Positioning System for superior vessel management, in addition to a complete package deal of automation and digital expertise. Once in operation, the vessels will be capable of join digitally to the ABB Ability Collaborative Operations community for distant help and predictive upkeep.
With turbine numbers set to multiply and sizes enhance, the Havfram Wind WTIV vessels are designed with capabilities to future-proof them because the offshore wind sector progressively strikes additional offshore. These capabilities embody instantaneous load energy and enhanced dynamic efficiency obtainable to batteries, plus the maneuverability and station-keeping accuracy introduced by Azipod propulsion. In addition, weight advantages offered by Azipod propulsion system will be as much as 30% in comparison with conventional mechanical thruster options.
Designed to optimize vessel responsiveness, effectivity and security throughout the whole working profile, ABB Ability Marine Pilot Control permits for seamless transition from place management to joystick maneuvering. The DP2 performance provides redundancy in technical design, making certain that within the occasion of a single system fault, the vessel’s place shall be maintained. This is especially essential for secure and dependable operations of building and wind farm vessels working alongside mounted buildings.
“The performance of our wind turbine installation vessels will be pivotal in meeting the needs of the offshore wind market today and tomorrow,” mentioned Even Larsen, CEO Havfram Wind. “To guarantee superior efficiency, we selected the broad scope of ABB energy, management, propulsion and automation expertise, complemented by the through-life help from ABB’s distant diagnostics and world service capabilities
The new Havfram Wind WTIVs will profit from ABB’s intensive expertise in closed-bus and closed-ring options for dynamically positioned vessels. Closed bus-tie and closed ring operations deliver vital advantages and effectivity positive factors in comparison with conventional open-ring options which require a better variety of on-line engines and whole put in energy.
“We at ABB are in these projects to support the customer throughout the vessel lifetime, and being able to deliver future-proof solutions is of utmost importance for us,” mentioned Juha Koskela, Division President, ABB Marine & Ports. “I am especially proud of this order, demonstrating the benefits of efficiency, safety and reliability our bridge-to-propeller solution can deliver to our customers in this rapidly growing and demanding market.”
