A method for monitoring and controlling the towing motion state of a semi-submersible wind power platform

Abstract

The present invention discloses a method for monitoring and controlling the towing motion state of a semi-submersible wind power platform. The method comprises the following steps: a first tugboat is responsible for towing the wind power platform forward, a second tugboat and a third tugboat are responsible for adjusting the floating state of the wind power platform, three sets of towing motion state monitoring modules are installed on three column decks of the semi-submersible wind power platform, and a wireless information receiving, analyzing and processing terminal is installed on a towing command ship; the wireless information receiving, analyzing and processing terminal is used to receive and analyze data monitored by the towing motion state monitoring module, and the wireless information receiving, analyzing and processing terminal analyzes the monitoring data and makes corresponding processing; when the floating state of the semi-submersible wind power platform reaches or exceeds a designed safety threshold, an alarm is issued; when the navigation state of the semi-submersible wind power platform needs to be adjusted, the command ship promptly notifies the second tugboat and the third tugboat through wireless communication equipment to adjust the navigation state of the semi-submersible wind power platform, thereby ensuring that the navigation state of the semi-submersible wind power platform meets the requirements.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to the technical field of wind power platform towing, in particular to a method for monitoring and controlling the towing motion state of a semi-submersible wind power platform. Background Art

[0002] In recent years, my country's offshore wind power has developed rapidly, with offshore wind power installations gradually reaching saturation, and the offshore wind power industry gradually expanding into the deep sea. Semi-submersible wind turbine platforms, as a key structural form of deep-sea wind power, have enormous development potential. Offshore semi-submersible steel wind turbine platforms are generally manufactured and assembled in land-based shipyards or steel structure manufacturing plants. They are then transported to the target sea area for installation using dry or wet towing methods. The wind turbine platform construction plant is generally far from the installation site, necessitating the use of safe and economical transportation methods to ensure the safe transfer of the wind turbine platform. Semi-submersible wind turbine platforms are relatively large, making wet towing a more economical and reasonable method of transport.

[0003] The attitude of a semi-submersible wind turbine platform during towing is a significant factor affecting towing safety and flotation stability. The platform's motion during towing includes structural inclination and speed. Currently, the method for determining the platform's inclination during towing is generally to visually observe the draft markings at various locations on the platform structure to calculate the platform's inclination. The platform's operating speed is generally determined by the tugboat's speed as the towed object's speed. Visual readings are affected by the operator's skill level, and flexible cables are typically used between the tugboat and the wind turbine platform for towing. Therefore, visually observing the draft markings and judging the platform's motion based on the tugboat's speed are both inaccurate and inefficient. Furthermore, there are currently no effective measures for adjusting the flotation of a towed object during towing. Therefore, a new method for monitoring and controlling the wind turbine platform's motion during towing is needed to address these technical issues. Summary of the Invention

[0004] The purpose of the present invention is to provide a method for monitoring and controlling the towing motion state of a semi-submersible wind power platform, which effectively improves the accuracy and efficiency of motion state monitoring during towing of the wind power platform and can adjust the state of the wind power platform during motion.

[0005] The present invention is achieved through the following technical solutions:

[0006] A method for monitoring and controlling the towing motion state of a semi-submersible wind power platform includes the following steps:

[0007] Step S1, arranging tugboats during towing operations of a semi-submersible wind turbine platform; a first tugboat is arranged directly in front of the semi-submersible wind turbine platform, and the first tugboat is securely connected to a towing eye plate on a first column of the semi-submersible wind turbine platform via a first connecting assembly;

[0008] Step S2: A second tugboat is disposed at the left rear of the semi-submersible wind turbine platform. The second tugboat is securely connected to a towing eye plate on a second column of the semi-submersible wind turbine platform via a second connecting assembly. A first anti-collision elastic member is disposed between the second tugboat and the second column of the semi-submersible wind turbine platform.

[0009] Step S3: A third tugboat is disposed at the right rear of the semi-submersible wind turbine platform. The third tugboat is securely connected to a towing eye plate on a third column of the semi-submersible wind turbine platform via a third connecting assembly. A second anti-collision elastic member is disposed between the third tugboat and the third column of the semi-submersible wind turbine platform.

[0010] Step S4: A towing motion state monitoring module is installed on each of the first column, the second column, and the third column; the towing motion state monitoring module is used to monitor the motion state information of the semi-submersible wind turbine platform and wirelessly transmit the monitored motion state information of the semi-submersible wind turbine platform to a wireless information receiving, analyzing, and processing terminal on the towing command vessel;

[0011] Step S5: The towing command vessel is located in front of the semi-submersible wind power platform for navigation warning; the wireless information receiving, analyzing and processing terminal is installed on the towing command vessel; the wireless information receiving, analyzing and processing terminal is used to receive and analyze the data monitored by the towing motion status monitoring module, and the wireless information receiving, analyzing and processing terminal analyzes the monitoring data and makes corresponding processing; when the floating state of the semi-submersible wind power platform reaches or exceeds the designed safety threshold, an alarm is issued; when the navigation status of the semi-submersible wind power platform needs to be adjusted, the command vessel promptly notifies the second tugboat and the third tugboat through the wireless communication equipment to adjust the navigation status of the semi-submersible wind power platform to ensure that the navigation status of the semi-submersible wind power platform meets the requirements.

[0012] As a further improvement of the technical solution of the present invention, the towing motion status monitoring module includes an anemometer, a GPS locator, an inclinometer, a wireless signal transmitter, a battery, an information collector, a protective shell and a base plate; the protective shell cover is arranged on the base plate; the anemometer, GPS locator, inclinometer and wireless signal transmitter are respectively installed on the top plate of the protective shell; the battery and the information collector are both located inside the protective shell and installed on the base plate; the battery is respectively connected to the anemometer, GPS locator, inclinometer, wireless signal transmitter and information collector through power cables; the anemometer, GPS locator and inclinometer are respectively connected to the information collector through signal cables; the information collector is connected to the wireless signal transmitter through a signal cable; and the wireless signal transmitter is wirelessly connected to the wireless information receiving, analyzing and processing terminal.

[0013] As a further improvement to the technical solution of the present invention, exhaust fans and ventilation holes are respectively provided on both side walls of the protective shell.

[0014] As a further improvement to the technical solution of the present invention, mounting bolt holes are respectively provided on the four sides of the base plate; the base plate is fixed to the monitoring module mounting base plate by fastening bolts passing through the mounting bolt holes.

[0015] As a further improvement to the technical solution of the present invention, the monitoring module mounting base plate is welded to the deck of the semi-submersible wind power platform.

[0016] As a further improvement of the technical solution of the present invention, the first connecting assembly includes a first nylon rope, a triangular plate and two dragon beard cables; one end of the first nylon rope is connected to the first tugboat; the other end of the first nylon rope is connected to one end of the triangular plate; the other end of the triangular plate is respectively connected to the two dragon beard cables; the two dragon beard cables arranged in an eight-shaped shape are connected to the towing eye plate on the first column.

[0017] As a further improvement to the technical solution of the present invention, the second connecting assembly includes two second nylon ropes; the second tugboat is connected to the towing eye plate on the second column through the two second nylon ropes.

[0018] As a further improvement to the technical solution of the present invention, the third connecting assembly includes two third nylon ropes; the third tugboat is connected to the towing eye plate on the third column via the two third nylon ropes.

[0019] As a further improvement to the technical solution of the present invention, the first anti-collision elastic member and the second anti-collision elastic member are both anti-collision rubber tires.

[0020] As a further improvement to the technical solution of the present invention, the protective shell is a steel protective shell.

[0021] The present invention has the following beneficial effects:

[0022] 1) The towing motion status monitoring module of the wind power platform has a simple structure, is easy to manufacture, and has a low cost, which reduces production costs and is beneficial to enterprise development.

[0023] 2) The measurement and monitoring records of the towing motion status monitoring module are completed automatically by the instrument without any human influence, and the monitoring data is highly accurate.

[0024] 3) By installing towing motion status monitoring modules on the first column, second column, and third column of the semi-submersible wind turbine platform, three positions can be monitored simultaneously. By comparing the three sets of monitoring data, the accuracy of the monitoring data can be further improved.

[0025] 4) Analyze and respond to monitoring data through wireless information receiving, analyzing and processing terminals; issue an alarm when the floating state of the semi-submersible wind power platform reaches or exceeds the designed safety threshold; when the navigation status of the semi-submersible wind power platform needs to be adjusted, the command ship promptly notifies the second and third tugboats through wireless communication equipment to adjust the navigation status of the semi-submersible wind power platform to ensure that the navigation status of the semi-submersible wind power platform meets the requirements. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0026] Figure 1 A schematic diagram of a towing arrangement of a method for monitoring and controlling the towing motion state of a semi-submersible wind power platform according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0027] Figure 2 This is a schematic structural diagram of a towing motion state monitoring module according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0028] Figure 3 This is a network diagram of the working principle of the towing motion status monitoring module according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0029] In the attached figure: 1-semi-submersible wind turbine platform; 2-first tugboat; 3-second tugboat; 4-third tugboat; 5-first connecting assembly; 6-second connecting assembly; 7-third connecting assembly; 8-towing motion status monitoring module; 9-towing command ship; 11-first column; 12-second column; 13-third column; 14-first towing eye plate; 15-second towing eye plate; 16-third towing eye plate; 51-first nylon rope; 52-triangular plate; 5 3-dragon beard cable; 81-anemometer; 82-GPS locator; 83-inclinometer; 84-wireless signal transmitter; 85-battery; 86-information collector; 87-protective shell; 88-bottom plate; 89-power cable; 810-signal cable; 871-exhaust fan; 872-ventilation hole; 101-first anti-collision elastic part; 102-second anti-collision elastic part; 201-fastening bolt; 202-monitoring module mounting base plate; 203-deck. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0030] The present invention will be described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments. The exemplary embodiments and descriptions of the present invention are used to explain the present invention but are not intended to limit the present invention.

[0031] It should be noted that all directional indications in the embodiments of the present invention (such as up, down, left, right, front, back, upper end, lower end, top, bottom...) are only used to explain the relative position relationship, movement status, etc. between the various components under a certain specific posture (as shown in the accompanying drawings). If the specific posture changes, the directional indication will also change accordingly.

[0032] In the present invention, unless otherwise specified or limited, the term "connection" should be understood in a broad sense. For example, "connection" can mean fixed connection, detachable connection, or integration; mechanical connection, electrical connection; direct connection, or indirect connection through an intermediate medium; internal communication between two elements, or interaction between two elements, unless otherwise specified. Those skilled in the art will understand the specific meanings of the above terms in the present invention based on specific circumstances.

[0033] In addition, the terms "first," "second," and so on, used in this disclosure are for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying their relative importance or implicitly indicating the number of the technical features indicated. Therefore, features defined as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include at least one such feature. Furthermore, the technical solutions of various embodiments may be combined with each other, but only on the basis that they can be implemented by a person of ordinary skill in the art. If the combination of technical solutions contradicts or cannot be implemented, it shall be deemed that such a combination of technical solutions does not exist and is not within the scope of protection claimed by this disclosure.

[0034] The following is combined with Figure 1 To the attached Figure 3 The present invention is described in further detail.

[0035] Reference Figures 1 to 3 The present invention provides a method for monitoring and controlling the towing motion state of a semi-submersible wind power platform, which includes the following steps:

[0036] Step S1: Arrangement of tugboats during towing operation of the semi-submersible wind turbine platform 1; the first tugboat 2 is arranged directly in front of the semi-submersible wind turbine platform 1, and the first tugboat 2 is securely connected to the first towing eye plate 14 on the first column 11 of the semi-submersible wind turbine platform 1 via the first connecting assembly 5;

[0037] Step S2: The second tugboat 3 is disposed at the left rear of the semi-submersible wind turbine platform 1. The second tugboat 3 is securely connected to the second towing eye plate on the second column 12 of the semi-submersible wind turbine platform 1 via the second connecting assembly 6. A first anti-collision elastic member 101 is disposed between the second tugboat 3 and the second column 12 of the semi-submersible wind turbine platform 1.

[0038] Step S3: The third tugboat 4 is disposed at the right rear of the semi-submersible wind turbine platform 1. The third tugboat 4 is securely connected to the third towing eye plate 16 on the third column 13 of the semi-submersible wind turbine platform 1 via the third connecting assembly 7. A second anti-collision elastic member 102 is disposed between the third tugboat 4 and the third column 13 of the semi-submersible wind turbine platform 1.

[0039] In step S4, a towing motion state monitoring module 8 is installed on each of the first column 11, the second column 12, and the third column 13. The towing motion state monitoring module 8 is used to monitor the motion state information of the semi-submersible wind turbine platform 1 and wirelessly transmit the monitored motion state information of the semi-submersible wind turbine platform 1 to a wireless information receiving, analyzing, and processing terminal on the towing command vessel 9. It should be noted that during the towing operation, the first tugboat 2 is responsible for towing the wind turbine platform forward, while the second tugboat 3 and the third tugboat 4 are responsible for adjusting the floating state of the wind turbine platform. It should be noted that before the towing operation of the semi-submersible wind turbine platform 1, three sets of towing motion state monitoring modules 8 are installed on the three column decks of the semi-submersible wind turbine platform 1 according to the detection module layout installation diagram, and the inclinometer, GPS positioner, and other equipment are calibrated. By comparing the three sets of monitoring data, the accuracy of the monitoring data can be further improved.

[0040] Step S5: The towing command ship 9 is located in front of the semi-submersible wind power platform 1 for navigation warning; the wireless information receiving, analyzing and processing terminal is installed on the towing command ship 9; the wireless information receiving, analyzing and processing terminal is used to receive and analyze the data monitored by the towing motion status monitoring module 8, and the wireless information receiving, analyzing and processing terminal analyzes the monitoring data and makes corresponding processing; when the floating state of the semi-submersible wind power platform 1 reaches or exceeds the designed safety threshold, an alarm is issued; when the navigation state of the semi-submersible wind power platform 1 needs to be adjusted, the command ship promptly notifies the second tugboat 3 and the third tugboat 4 through the wireless communication equipment to adjust the navigation state of the semi-submersible wind power platform 1 to ensure that the navigation state of the semi-submersible wind power platform 1 meets the requirements.

[0041] Specifically, in this embodiment, the towing motion state monitoring module 8 includes an anemometer 81, a GPS locator 82, an inclinometer 83, a wireless signal transmitter 84, a battery 85, an information collector 86, a protective shell 87 and a bottom plate 88; the protective shell 87 is covered on the bottom plate 88; the anemometer 81, the GPS locator 82, the inclinometer 83, and the wireless signal transmitter 84 are respectively mounted on the top plate of the protective shell 87; the battery 85 and the information collector 86 are both located inside the protective shell 87 and mounted on the bottom plate 88; The battery 85 is connected to the anemometer 81, GPS locator 82, inclinometer 83, wireless signal transmitter 84 and information collector 86 respectively through the power cable 89; the battery 85 is connected to each electrical device through the power cable 89 to power each device; the anemometer 81, GPS locator 82 and inclinometer 83 are connected to the information collector 86 respectively through the signal cable 810; the information collector 86 is connected to the wireless signal transmitter 84 through the signal cable 810; the wireless signal transmitter 84 is wirelessly connected to the wireless information receiving, analyzing and processing terminal.

[0042] It should be noted that when the semi-submersible wind power platform 1 is towing, the anemometer 81, GPS locator 82, and inclinometer 83 transmit the wind speed, position, speed, tilt angle and other motion status information of the monitored semi-submersible wind power platform 1 to the information collector 86. The information collector 86 transmits the motion status information of the semi-submersible wind power platform 1 to the wireless information receiving, analyzing and processing terminal on the towing command ship 9 in real time through the wireless signal transmitter 84. The wireless information receiving, analyzing and processing terminal analyzes the data in a timely manner and responds to it.

[0043] Specifically, in this embodiment, exhaust fans 871 and ventilation holes 872 are provided on both side walls of the protective housing 87. It should be noted that the exhaust fans 871 and ventilation holes 872 are provided to dissipate heat, thereby ensuring that the temperature inside the protective housing 87 is maintained within a certain range, allowing the battery 85 and the information collector 86 to function normally.

[0044] Specifically, in this embodiment, mounting bolt holes are respectively provided on four sides of the bottom plate 88 ; the bottom plate 88 is fixed to the monitoring module mounting base plate 202 by fastening bolts 201 passing through the mounting bolt holes.

[0045] Specifically, in this embodiment, the monitoring module mounting base plate 202 is welded to the deck 203 of the semi-submersible wind power platform 1 .

[0046] Specifically, in this embodiment, the first connecting component 5 includes a first nylon rope 51, a triangular plate 52 and two dragon beard cables 53; one end of the first nylon rope 51 is connected to the first tugboat 2; the other end of the first nylon rope 51 is connected to one end of the triangular plate 52; the other end of the triangular plate 52 is respectively connected to the two dragon beard cables 53; the two dragon beard cables 53 arranged in an eight-shaped shape are connected to the towing eye plate on the first column 11.

[0047] Specifically, in this embodiment, the second connecting assembly 6 includes two second nylon ropes; the second tugboat 3 is connected to the towing eye plate on the second column 12 through the two second nylon ropes.

[0048] Specifically, in this embodiment, the third connecting assembly 7 includes two third nylon ropes; the third tugboat 4 is connected to the towing eye plate on the third column 13 through the two third nylon ropes.

[0049] Specifically, in this embodiment, the first anti-collision elastic member 101 and the second anti-collision elastic member 102 are both anti-collision rubber tires. It should be noted that the anti-collision rubber tires provide a cushioning effect, thereby preventing the second tugboat 3 and the third tugboat 4 from directly colliding with the semi-submersible wind turbine platform 1 during towing operations, thereby avoiding damage to the semi-submersible wind turbine platform 1.

[0050] Specifically, in this embodiment, the protective shell 87 is a steel protective shell.

[0051] Compared with the existing technology, the present invention has the following beneficial effects:

[0052] 1) The towing motion state monitoring module 8 of the wind power platform has a simple structure, is easy to manufacture, and has a low cost, which reduces production costs and is beneficial to enterprise development.

[0053] 2) The measurement and monitoring records of the towing motion status monitoring module 8 are all completed automatically by the instrument without any human influence, and the monitoring data is highly accurate.

[0054] 3) By installing the towing motion state monitoring module 8 on the first column 11, the second column 12 and the third column 13 of the semi-submersible wind power platform 1, three positions can be monitored simultaneously. By comparing the three sets of monitoring data, the accuracy of the monitoring data can be further improved.

[0055] 4) Analyze and respond to monitoring data through the wireless information receiving, analyzing and processing terminal; issue an alarm when the floating state of the semi-submersible wind turbine platform 1 reaches or exceeds the designed safety threshold; when the navigation state of the semi-submersible wind turbine platform 1 needs to be adjusted, the command ship promptly notifies the second tugboat 3 and the third tugboat 4 through wireless communication equipment to adjust the navigation state of the semi-submersible wind turbine platform 1 to ensure that the navigation state of the semi-submersible wind turbine platform 1 meets the requirements.

[0056] The technical solutions provided by the embodiments of the present invention are introduced in detail above. Specific examples are used herein to illustrate the principles and implementation methods of the embodiments of the present invention. The description of the above embodiments is only applicable to help understand the principles of the embodiments of the present invention. At the same time, for those skilled in the art, according to the embodiments of the present invention, there may be changes in the specific implementation methods and application scopes. In summary, the contents of this specification should not be understood as limiting the present invention.

Claims

1. A method for monitoring and controlling the towing motion state of a semi-submersible wind power platform, characterized in that: The following steps are involved: Step S1, arranging tugboats during towing operations of a semi-submersible wind turbine platform; a first tugboat is arranged directly in front of the semi-submersible wind turbine platform, and the first tugboat is securely connected to a towing eye plate on a first column of the semi-submersible wind turbine platform via a first connecting assembly; Step S2: A second tugboat is disposed at the left rear of the semi-submersible wind turbine platform. The second tugboat is securely connected to a towing eye plate on a second column of the semi-submersible wind turbine platform via a second connecting assembly. A first anti-collision elastic member is disposed between the second tugboat and the second column of the semi-submersible wind turbine platform. Step S3: A third tugboat is disposed at the right rear of the semi-submersible wind turbine platform. The third tugboat is securely connected to a towing eye plate on a third column of the semi-submersible wind turbine platform via a third connecting assembly. A second anti-collision elastic member is disposed between the third tugboat and the third column of the semi-submersible wind turbine platform. Step S4: A towing motion state monitoring module is installed on each of the first column, the second column, and the third column; the towing motion state monitoring module is used to monitor the motion state information of the semi-submersible wind turbine platform and wirelessly transmit the monitored motion state information of the semi-submersible wind turbine platform to a wireless information receiving, analyzing, and processing terminal on the towing command vessel; Step S5: The towing command vessel is located in front of the semi-submersible wind power platform for navigation warning; the wireless information receiving, analyzing and processing terminal is installed on the towing command vessel; the wireless information receiving, analyzing and processing terminal is used to receive and analyze the data monitored by the towing motion status monitoring module, and the wireless information receiving, analyzing and processing terminal analyzes the monitoring data and makes corresponding processing; when the floating state of the semi-submersible wind power platform reaches or exceeds the designed safety threshold, an alarm is issued; when the navigation status of the semi-submersible wind power platform needs to be adjusted, the command vessel promptly notifies the second tugboat and the third tugboat through the wireless communication equipment to adjust the navigation status of the semi-submersible wind power platform to ensure that the navigation status of the semi-submersible wind power platform meets the requirements.

2. A method for monitoring and controlling the towing motion state of a semi-submersible wind power platform according to claim 1, characterized in that: The towing motion status monitoring module includes an anemometer, a GPS locator, an inclinometer, a wireless signal transmitter, a battery, an information collector, a protective shell and a base plate; the protective shell cover is arranged on the base plate; the anemometer, GPS locator, inclinometer and wireless signal transmitter are respectively installed on the top plate of the protective shell; the battery and the information collector are both located inside the protective shell and installed on the base plate; the battery is respectively connected to the anemometer, GPS locator, inclinometer, wireless signal transmitter and information collector through power cables; the anemometer, GPS locator and inclinometer are respectively connected to the information collector through signal cables; the information collector is connected to the wireless signal transmitter through a signal cable; and the wireless signal transmitter is wirelessly connected to the wireless information receiving, analyzing and processing terminal.

3. A method for monitoring and controlling the towing motion state of a semi-submersible wind power platform according to claim 2, characterized in that: Exhaust fans and ventilation holes are respectively provided on both side walls of the protective shell.

4. A method for monitoring and controlling the towing motion state of a semi-submersible wind power platform according to claim 2, characterized in that: The base plate is respectively provided with mounting bolt holes around it; the base plate is fixed to the monitoring module mounting base plate by fastening bolts passing through the mounting bolt holes.

5. A method for monitoring and controlling the towing motion state of a semi-submersible wind power platform according to claim 4, characterized in that: The monitoring module mounting base plate is welded to the deck of the semi-submersible wind power platform.

6. A method for monitoring and controlling the towing motion state of a semi-submersible wind power platform according to claim 1, characterized in that: The first connecting assembly includes a first nylon rope, a triangular plate and two dragon beard cables; one end of the first nylon rope is connected to the first tugboat; the other end of the first nylon rope is connected to one end of the triangular plate; the other end of the triangular plate is respectively connected to the two dragon beard cables; the two dragon beard cables arranged in an eight-shaped shape are connected to the towing eye plate on the first column.

7. A method for monitoring and controlling the towing motion state of a semi-submersible wind power platform according to claim 1, characterized in that: The second connecting assembly includes two second nylon ropes; the second tugboat is connected to the towing eye plate on the second column through the two second nylon ropes.

8. The method for monitoring and controlling the towing motion state of a semi-submersible wind power platform according to claim 1, characterized in that: The third connecting assembly includes two third nylon ropes; the third tugboat is connected to the towing eye plate on the third column through the two third nylon ropes.

9. The method for monitoring and controlling the towing motion state of a semi-submersible wind power platform according to claim 1, characterized in that: The first anti-collision elastic member and the second anti-collision elastic member are both anti-collision rubber tires.

10. A method for monitoring and controlling the towing motion state of a semi-submersible wind power platform according to claim 2, characterized in that: The protective shell is a steel protective shell.

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