A dynamic submarine cable fast fixing device for offshore wind power equipment and its installation method

Through the split Haversian anchoring cylinder and J-tube flange structure, built-in stress change sensor and bio-inhibitory slow-release agent, the stability and waterproofing problems of dynamic submarine cables in harsh marine environments are solved, achieving real-time monitoring and reducing operating costs.

CN119231383BActive Publication Date: 2025-09-23FAR EAST SUBMARINE CABLE CO LTD
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Application Number
CN202411392130.4
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Patents(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-10-08
Publication Date
2025-09-23
Estimated Expiration
2044-10-08

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Technical Problem

Existing dynamic submarine cable fixing devices are prone to fatigue and slippage in harsh marine environments, causing marine organisms to attach, increasing maintenance workload and operating costs, and have insufficient waterproof performance.

Method used

It adopts a split Haversian anchor cylinder and a J-tube flange structure, with built-in stress change sensors and bio-inhibitory slow-release agents, combined with floating photovoltaic solar panels for power supply, to achieve real-time monitoring and prevent marine organism attachment.

Benefits of technology

It improves the stability and waterproof performance of submarine cables, reduces operating costs, and improves maintenance efficiency and safety.

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Abstract

The present invention discloses a dynamic submarine cable rapid fixing device for offshore wind power equipment and an installation method thereof. The fixing device includes a split Haversian anchoring cylinder with a fixing groove at one end, a split flange, and a J-tube sleeve flange. The three are connected in sequence. The cable armor conductor passes through the Haversian anchoring cylinder and a stress change sensor is installed on one side of the cylinder. The J-tube is filled with a bio-inhibiting slow-release agent and is controlled by a concentration sensor and a corrosion inhibitor automatic installation device. The stress change sensor and the corrosion inhibitor automatic installation device are connected to the wind power equipment data center. The present application scheme can collect the fixed state of the cable armor conductor in the Haversian anchoring cylinder in real time, and can effectively avoid damage to the cable caused by the attachment of marine organisms, which can significantly reduce the operating cost of the submarine cable and improve the stability and operational safety of the submarine cable.
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Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to a dynamic submarine cable quick fixing device for offshore wind power equipment and an installation method thereof, belonging to the technical field of submarine cables. Background Art

[0002] Offshore wind power, a renewable, clean energy source, is a crucial component of the low-carbon transition. In recent years, as the development of offshore fixed wind turbines has reached saturation, offshore wind energy development has gradually shifted to deepwater areas. As a key component of offshore wind power systems, floating offshore wind turbines are an inevitable development trend. Their installation and maintenance inevitably involve the issue of securing dynamic submarine cables. Existing solutions for securing dynamic submarine cables typically utilize a protective tube installation structure. During operation, the armored steel wires are typically turned outward and then secured using multiple layers of clamping plates. Due to the inherent limitations of this anchoring structure, dynamic submarine cables are unable to withstand harsh operating environments such as waves and currents. They often fail due to fatigue and slippage of the armored steel wires, or develop gaps exposed to moisture in the seawater. This, in turn, can lead to the proliferation of attached organisms at the joints, resulting in decreased overall equipment performance, increased energy consumption, and even complete damage. These issues significantly increase the maintenance workload for offshore wind turbines, imposing significant operating costs on the wind power industry. Developing a submarine cable securing device with excellent interface stability, strong waterproofing, and good adaptability to marine biological environments has become a critical technical challenge. Summary of the Invention

[0003] The purpose of the present invention is to provide a dynamic submarine cable rapid fixing device for offshore wind power equipment to solve the above technical problems.

[0004] The technical solution for achieving the purpose of the present invention is:

[0005] A dynamic submarine cable rapid fixing device for offshore wind power equipment includes a split Haversian anchoring cylinder, a split flange, and a J-tube sleeve flange. One end of the Haversian anchoring cylinder is provided with a fixing groove, and the other end is connected to the dynamic cable. The inner diameter of the split flange is equal to the bottom diameter of the fixing groove, and the split flange is connected to the J-tube sleeve flange; the other end of the J-tube sleeve flange is connected to the J-tube; the cable conductor with the armor layer removed passes through the Haversian anchoring cylinder, and its armor layer is fixed in the Haversian anchoring cylinder. A stress change sensor is installed on the side of the cable armor layer close to the cable conductor; the J-tube is filled with a bio-inhibiting slow-release agent and is equipped with a concentration sensor. The bio-inhibiting slow-release agent is added by an automatic bio-inhibiting slow-release inhibitor adding device, and the concentration sensor is electrically connected to the automatic bio-inhibiting slow-release inhibitor adding device. The automatic bio-inhibiting slow-release inhibitor adding device and the concentration sensor are both electrically connected to the wind power equipment data center.

[0006] In the above structure, the Haversian anchor cylinder is a divisible upper and lower cylinder, with a larger center and smaller ends. The ends, where they contact the cable, are straight, while the center is roughly prismatic, with rounded corners. "Half" is a transliteration of "half," meaning it's split in half.

[0007] A dynamic submarine cable rapid fixing device for offshore wind power equipment in the present application integrates a stress change sensor in the Haversian anchoring cylinder. When the steel wire falls off or loosens, its stress change data can be collected in time and uploaded to the wind power equipment data center for processing. The operation end can track the connection stability of the cable in time and locate and troubleshoot the fault as soon as it occurs. The present application also fills the J-shaped tube with a bio-inhibitor slow-release agent and is equipped with a concentration sensor. It can remove the biological attachment phenomenon by controlling the concentration of the bio-inhibitor while avoiding the impact on the marine environment. Of the above two technical points, the former eliminates the fault problem caused by the internal line break of the cable, and the latter eliminates the cable failure problem caused by the attachment of marine organisms. The two work together to effectively improve the maintenance efficiency of the cable, reduce the operating cost of the cable, and make its application safer.

[0008] Further or optionally, in order to reduce dependence on external electricity and improve its operational stability, the stress change sensor and the concentration sensor are powered by batteries and floating photovoltaic solar panels.

[0009] Further or optionally, in order to make the installation process of the biological slow-release inhibitor more controllable and avoid disassembly and assembly of the above-mentioned dynamic submarine cable rapid fixing device during subsequent maintenance, the split flange is provided with a slow-release agent loading port, and the automatic installation device for the biological slow-release inhibitor has a drug channel, and the biological inhibitor slow-release agent is added from the drug channel.

[0010] Further or optionally, in order to improve the waterproof performance of the dynamic submarine cable quick fixing device, the gap between the armor layer of the dynamic submarine cable and the Haversian anchoring cylinder is filled with steel wire glue, and the gap between the Haversian anchoring cylinder and the dynamic submarine cable contact port is filled with marine water-blocking sealant and then covered with a heat shrink tubing.

[0011] Further or optionally, the biostatic slow-release agent component is selenate with a concentration of 5 mg / L.

[0012] Furthermore or optionally, the present application also provides a method for installing a dynamic submarine cable fast fixing device for offshore wind power equipment, using the above-mentioned dynamic submarine cable fast fixing device, characterized by comprising the following steps:

[0013] S1, reserving the length from the dynamic submarine cable fast fixing device to the floating wind turbine electrical cabinet according to the dynamic submarine cable installation position;

[0014] S2, calculating the reserved length of the submarine cable based on the length of the dynamic submarine cable quick fixing device, cutting the dynamic submarine cable until the armored steel wires are exposed, then cutting and bifurcating the armored steel wires into a fan-shaped state, then cleaning the submarine cable to remove impurities from the surface of the armored steel wires, and fitting a stress change sensor onto the armored steel wires;

[0015] S3, placing the cleaned and pre-installed stress change sensor dynamic submarine cable into a Haversian anchoring cylinder, and then closing and fixing the other one;

[0016] S4: After injecting steel wire glue into the Haversian anchor cylinder, remove bubbles and wait for it to cure. After curing, apply marine water-blocking sealant at both ends of the cylinder where it contacts the dynamic submarine cable, and then apply heat shrink tubing over the marine water-blocking sealant.

[0017] S5, fix the Haversian anchor cylinder and the top of the J-tube using the split flange and the J-tube sleeve flange;

[0018] S6, injecting bioinhibitor slow-release agent.

[0019] The above installation method is simple in steps. A biological inhibitor can be placed inside the J-type of the wet insulation structure to effectively prevent biological attachment due to the enclosed moisture inside the J-type pipe. The stress change sensor can intelligently monitor the stress changes between the steel wire and the metal glue, thereby predicting anchor failure in advance and improving maintenance efficiency for staff.

[0020] Further or optionally, in order to make the connection between parts more stable, during the installation process, unless otherwise specified, the mechanical parts are connected with bolts and screws.

[0021] By adopting the above technical solution, the present invention has the following beneficial effects:

[0022] A dynamic submarine cable rapid fixing device for offshore wind power equipment in the present application adopts a stress change sensor integrated in a Haversian anchor cylinder to collect the stress of the steel wire at the dynamic submarine cable connection position, and adopts an automatic installation device for adding biological slow-release inhibitors in a J-tube to add biological inhibitors and control their concentration. During the operation of the dynamic submarine cable, the stress data of the submarine cable steel wire can be collected in real time and the submarine cable can be always prevented from being damaged by the attachment of marine organisms, which can greatly reduce the operating cost of the submarine cable and improve the stability and operational safety of the submarine cable.

[0023] The present invention discloses a dynamic submarine cable fast fixing device for offshore wind power equipment, which is powered by floating photovoltaic solar panels and can reduce dependence on external power and improve its operational stability.

[0024] The present invention provides a dynamic submarine cable quick fixing device for offshore wind power equipment with a split flange having a slow-release agent loading port, which can make the biological slow-release inhibitor loading process more controllable and avoid the need to disassemble and assemble the dynamic submarine cable quick fixing device during subsequent maintenance.

[0025] The present application provides a dynamic submarine cable fast Haversian anchoring cylinder filled with steel wire glue, and the connection between the Haversian anchoring cylinder and the submarine cable is filled with marine water-blocking sealant and covered with a heat shrink tubing. It has better waterproof performance and is more adaptable to the rapidly changing marine environment.

[0026] The component of the biological inhibition slow-release agent in the Haversian anchoring cylinder of a dynamic submarine cable of the present application is selenate, and the concentration is 5 mg / L.

[0027] The present application also provides a method for installing the above-mentioned Haversian anchoring cylinder for a dynamic submarine cable, which has simple installation steps and higher maintenance efficiency. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0028] In order to make the content of the present invention more clearly understood, the present invention is further described in detail below based on specific embodiments and in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, wherein

[0029] Figure 1 It is a structural schematic diagram of the present invention.

[0030] The reference numerals in the accompanying drawings are:

[0031] Haversian anchor cylinder 1, fixing groove 11, stress change sensor 12, split flange 2, J-type pipe set flange 3. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0032] In order to better understand the above technical solution, the above technical solution will be described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and specific implementation methods.

[0033] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of the embodiments of the present invention more clear, the technical solutions of the embodiments of the present invention will be clearly and completely described below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings of the embodiments of the present invention. Obviously, the described embodiments are only part of the embodiments of the present invention, not all of the embodiments. Generally, the components of the embodiments of the present invention described and shown in the drawings herein can be arranged and designed in various different configurations.

[0034] Therefore, the following detailed description of the embodiments of the present invention provided in the accompanying drawings is not intended to limit the scope of the invention as claimed, but rather merely represents selected embodiments of the present invention. All other embodiments derived by persons of ordinary skill in the art based on the embodiments of the present invention without creative effort shall fall within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0035] It should be noted that similar reference numerals and letters denote similar items in the following drawings, and therefore, once an item is defined in one drawing, it does not require further definition or explanation in subsequent drawings.

[0036] In the description of the embodiments of the present invention, it should be understood that the terms "center", "up", "down", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "inside", "outside", etc., indicating orientations or positional relationships, are based on the orientations or positional relationships shown in the accompanying drawings, or are the orientations or positional relationships in which the inventive product is conventionally placed when in use, or are the orientations or positional relationships conventionally understood by those skilled in the art. They are only for the convenience of describing the present invention and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or component referred to must have a specific orientation, be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore should not be understood as limiting the present invention.

[0037] In the description of the embodiments of the present invention, it should also be noted that, unless otherwise clearly specified and limited, the terms "setting", "installation", "connection", and "connection" should be understood in a broad sense. For example, it can be a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; it can be directly connected, or indirectly connected through an intermediate medium, or it can be internal communication between two components. For ordinary technicians in this field, the specific meanings of the above terms in the present invention can be understood according to specific circumstances. The present invention is further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. The following embodiments are only used to more clearly illustrate the technical solution of the present invention, and are not intended to limit the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0038] (Example 1)

[0039] See Figure 1 The present embodiment provides a dynamic submarine cable fast fixing device for offshore wind power equipment, comprising a split Haversian anchoring cylinder 1, a split flange 2, and a J-tube sleeve flange 3. The Haversian anchoring cylinder 1 is provided with a fixing groove 11 at one end and connected to the dynamic cable at the other end. The inner diameter of the split flange 2 is equal to the bottom diameter of the fixing groove. The split flange 2 is connected to the J-tube sleeve flange 3. The other end of the J-tube sleeve flange 3 is connected to the J-tube. The cable conductor without the armor layer passes through the Haversian anchoring cylinder 1, and its armor layer is fixed in the Haversian anchoring cylinder 1. A stress change sensor 12 is installed on the side of the cable armor layer close to the cable conductor. The J-tube is filled with a bio-inhibiting slow-release agent and is equipped with a concentration sensor. The bio-inhibiting slow-release agent is added by an automatic bio-inhibiting slow-release inhibitor adding device. The concentration sensor is electrically connected to the automatic bio-inhibiting slow-release inhibitor adding device. The automatic bio-inhibiting slow-release inhibitor adding device and the concentration sensor are both electrically connected to the wind power equipment data center.

[0040] During the installation process, the dynamic submarine cable is cut to remove its outer sheath, and then its armor layer is cut to expose the steel wire and then bifurcated. The surface is cleaned with alcohol, and then the stress change sensor 12 is put on the treated steel wire surface. After the fixation is completed, the data collection surface of the stress change sensor 12 is close to the steel wire surface. When the steel wire shakes, the stress change sensor 12 will collect its stress change data.

[0041] In order to facilitate the addition of reagents, a slow-release agent loading port is provided on the split flange 2, and the automatic loading device for the biological slow-release inhibitor has a reagent channel, which is connected to a drug release pipe. The biological inhibitor slow-release agent is added from the reagent channel, and the drug release pipe is placed in the corrosion inhibitor loading port. The drug release pipe is made of anti-aging rubber, and an anti-aging silicone sealing plug is provided between the drug release pipe and the corrosion inhibitor loading port, and the surface of the sealing plug is coated with marine water-blocking sealant for waterproofing.

[0042] In order to prevent the stress sensor from shaking in the Haversian anchor cylinder and prevent seawater from infiltrating, the gap between the armor layer of the dynamic submarine cable and the Haversian anchor cylinder 1 is filled with steel wire glue, and the gap between the Haversian anchor cylinder 1 and the dynamic submarine cable contact port is filled with marine water-blocking sealant and then covered with a heat shrink tubing.

[0043] When the overall working environment of the above-mentioned device is relatively harsh, the stress change sensor and concentration sensor are powered by batteries and floating photovoltaic solar panels; for the sake of safety, the stress change sensor and concentration sensor can also be connected to the wind turbine platform to utilize the platform's electricity for power supply.

[0044] The component of the bioinhibitory slow-release agent is selenate, and the concentration is 5 mg / L.

[0045] The above-mentioned method for installing a dynamic submarine cable fast fixing device for offshore wind power equipment comprises the following steps:

[0046] S1, reserving the length from the dynamic submarine cable fast fixing device to the floating wind turbine electrical cabinet according to the dynamic submarine cable installation position;

[0047] S2, calculating the reserved length of the submarine cable based on the length of the dynamic submarine cable quick fixing device, cutting the dynamic submarine cable until the armored steel wires are exposed, then cutting and bifurcating the armored steel wires into a fan-shaped state, then cleaning the submarine cable to remove impurities from the surface of the armored steel wires, and fitting a stress change sensor onto the armored steel wires;

[0048] S3, placing the cleaned and pre-installed stress change sensor dynamic submarine cable into a Haversian anchoring cylinder 1, and then closing and fixing the other one;

[0049] S4, after injecting steel wire glue into the Haversian anchor cylinder 1, remove bubbles and wait for curing to complete. After curing, apply marine water-blocking sealant to the contact points between the two ends of the cylinder and the dynamic submarine cable, and then cover the outer layer of the marine water-blocking sealant with heat shrink tubing;

[0050] S5, fix the Haversian anchor cylinder 1 and the top of the J-tube using the split flange 2 and the J-tube sleeve flange 3;

[0051] S6, injecting bioinhibitor slow-release agent.

[0052] The specific embodiments described above further illustrate the objectives, technical solutions and beneficial effects of the present invention in detail. It should be understood that the above are only specific embodiments of the present invention and are not intended to limit the present invention. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc. made within the spirit and principles of the present invention should be included in the scope of protection of the present invention.

Claims

1. A dynamic submarine cable fast fixing device for offshore wind power equipment, characterized by: The invention comprises a split Haversian anchoring cylinder (1), a split flange (2), and a J-type tube set flange (3), wherein one end of the Haversian anchoring cylinder (1) is provided with a fixing groove (11), and the other end is connected to the dynamic submarine cable, the inner diameter of the split flange (2) is equal to the bottom diameter of the fixing groove, the split flange (2) is connected to the J-type tube set flange (3); the other end of the J-type tube set flange (3) is connected to the J-type tube; the cable conductor with the armor layer removed passes through the Haversian anchoring cylinder (1), and the armor layer thereof is fixed in the Haversian anchoring cylinder (1); a stress change sensor (12) is installed on the side of the cable armor layer close to the cable conductor; the J-type tube is filled with a bio-inhibiting slow-release agent and is equipped with a concentration sensor. The biological inhibitor slow-release agent is added by the biological inhibitor automatic loading device, the concentration sensor is electrically connected to the biological inhibitor automatic loading device, and the biological inhibitor automatic loading device and the concentration sensor are both electrically connected to the wind power equipment data center; the split flange (2) is provided with a slow-release agent loading port, the biological inhibitor automatic loading device has a drug channel, the drug channel is connected with a drug release pipe, the biological inhibitor slow-release agent is added from the drug channel, the drug release pipe is placed in the corrosion inhibitor loading port, the drug release pipe is made of anti-aging rubber, an anti-aging silicone sealing plug is provided between the drug release pipe and the corrosion inhibitor loading port, and the sealing plug surface is coated with marine water-blocking sealant.

2. A dynamic submarine cable fast fixing device for offshore wind power equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that: The stress change sensor and the concentration sensor are powered by batteries and floating photovoltaic solar panels.

3. A dynamic submarine cable fast fixing device for offshore wind power equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that: The gap between the armor layer of the dynamic submarine cable and the Haversian anchoring cylinder (1) is filled with steel wire glue, and the gap between the Haversian anchoring cylinder (1) and the contact port of the dynamic submarine cable is filled with marine water-blocking sealant and then covered with a heat shrink tubing.

4. A dynamic submarine cable fast fixing device for offshore wind power equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that: The component of the bioinhibitory slow-release agent is selenate, and the concentration is 5 mg / L.

5. A method for installing a dynamic submarine cable fast fixing device for offshore wind power equipment according to any one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that The steps include: S1, reserving the length from the dynamic submarine cable fast fixing device to the floating wind turbine electrical cabinet according to the dynamic submarine cable installation position; S2, calculating the reserved length of the submarine cable based on the length of the dynamic submarine cable quick fixing device, cutting the dynamic submarine cable until the armored steel wires are exposed, then cutting and bifurcating the armored steel wires into a fan-shaped state, then cleaning the submarine cable to remove impurities from the surface of the armored steel wires, and fitting a stress change sensor onto the armored steel wires; S3, placing the cleaned and pre-installed stress change sensor dynamic submarine cable into a Haversian anchor cylinder (1), and then closing and fixing another Haversian anchor cylinder; S4, after injecting steel wire glue into the Haversian anchor cylinder (1), perform air bubble removal and wait for curing to be completed. After curing is completed, apply marine water-blocking sealant at the contact points between the two ends of the cylinder and the dynamic submarine cable, and then cover the outer layer of the marine water-blocking sealant with a heat shrink tube; S5, fix the Haversian anchor cylinder (1) and the top of the J-tube using the split flange (2) and the J-tube sleeve flange (3); S6, injecting bioinhibitor slow-release agent.

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