Modularized floating type foundation platform and floating type wind driven generator

The modular floating foundation platform solves the manufacturing, transportation and installation problems of large-scale floating wind turbines, achieves cost reduction and flexible adaptability, and improves operational reliability and safety.

CN223408095UActive Publication Date: 2025-10-03SOUTHERN BRANCH OF CHINA COMM CONSTR CO LTD
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Application Number
CN202422866149.X
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-11-22
Publication Date
2025-10-03
Estimated Expiration
2034-11-22

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Technical Problem

The large-scale manufacturing, transportation and installation of traditional floating wind turbines face technical and economic pressures, and the offshore environment is complex and changeable, and severe weather has a significant impact on installation work.

Method used

The floating base platform adopts a modular design, including multiple floating modules and connectors, combined with buoyancy control devices, monitoring sensors and control systems, to achieve standardized production and flexible assembly of floating modules to adapt to different sea conditions and environmental conditions.

Benefits of technology

It reduces manufacturing costs and construction difficulty, improves the convenience of transportation and installation, enhances the operating reliability and safety of floating wind turbines, and adapts to different water depths, wind speeds and geological conditions.

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Abstract

The utility model provides a modular floating type foundation platform and a floating type wind driven generator. The modular floating type foundation platform comprises a plurality of floating body modules; and a plurality of connectors, wherein each connector is arranged between two adjacent floating body modules and connects the two adjacent floating body modules together. Due to the structure standard of the floating body modules, standardized production and batch manufacturing of the floating body modules can be achieved, the manufacturing cost can be reduced, and the cost of the modular floating type foundation platform is effectively reduced. Secondly, by means of the modular design of the floating body modules, the workload of site construction can be reduced, and the construction cost and time are reduced; thirdly, due to the fact that the size of the floating body module is small, the floating body module with the small size can be transported to an installation site through a ship or other transportation tools and then is rapidly assembled through a preset connector, the floating body module is more convenient to transport and install, and complexity and risks in the transportation and installation process are reduced; in addition, the design of the modular floating type foundation platform is more flexible.
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Technical Field

[0001] The present application relates to the technical field of wind power generation devices, and in particular to a modular floating foundation platform and a floating wind turbine. Background Art

[0002] Unlike traditional fixed offshore wind turbines, floating wind turbines change the fixed foundation to a floating foundation, allowing the wind turbine to "float" on the water.

[0003] With the advancement of wind power technology and the growth of market demand, floating wind turbines are becoming larger and larger. As floating wind turbines become larger, the corresponding floating foundation structures must also be larger to provide sufficient buoyancy and stability, which brings about the following major problems:

[0004] First, the manufacture of large floating foundation structures requires higher precision and larger manufacturing equipment. Traditional integrated manufacturing methods face enormous technical and economic pressures when dealing with super-large sizes.

[0005] Secondly, the transportation of large floating infrastructure requires special transportation equipment and routes, involving complex logistics arrangements and high transportation costs;

[0006] Thirdly, large floating foundation structures require special lifting equipment and installation vessels when installed at sea, which increases the difficulty and cost of installation;

[0007] In addition, the offshore environment is complex and changeable, and severe weather and sea conditions have a more significant impact on installation work. Utility Model Content

[0008] The present application provides a modular floating foundation platform and a floating wind turbine to solve the problems existing in the related technologies. The technical solutions are as follows:

[0009] In a first aspect, an embodiment of the present application provides a modular floating foundation platform, comprising:

[0010] a plurality of buoy modules; and

[0011] A plurality of connectors are provided between two adjacent floating modules and connect the two adjacent floating modules together.

[0012] In one embodiment, the buoyancy module has a buoyancy compartment;

[0013] The modular floating foundation platform further comprises:

[0014] a plurality of buoyancy regulating devices, each of which is provided on a corresponding one of the float modules and is used to adjust the ballast of the corresponding buoyancy compartment;

[0015] a plurality of monitoring sensors, each of which is provided on a corresponding one of the floating modules and is used to monitor the working status and environmental conditions of the corresponding one of the floating modules;

[0016] A control system is electrically connected to the buoyancy regulating device and the monitoring sensor, and is used to control the opening and closing of the corresponding buoyancy regulating device according to feedback information from the monitoring sensor.

[0017] In one embodiment, each of the floating modules has a plurality of buoyancy compartments, the plurality of buoyancy compartments on each of the floating modules are arranged laterally, each of the buoyancy compartments is provided with the buoyancy regulating device, and each of the buoyancy compartments is monitored by the monitoring sensor.

[0018] In one embodiment, the modular floating foundation platform further comprises:

[0019] a plurality of pressure sensors, each of which is provided on a corresponding one of the float modules, and is used to monitor sudden pressure changes in the buoyancy compartment of the corresponding float module;

[0020] The control system is electrically connected to the pressure sensor, and is further configured to control the opening and closing of the buoyancy regulating devices on the remaining float modules according to feedback information from the pressure sensor.

[0021] In one embodiment, the buoyancy regulating device comprises:

[0022] a flow channel, a first end of the flow channel being connected to the buoyancy chamber; and

[0023] a pump body, wherein the outlet of the pump body is connected to the second end of the flow channel, the inlet of the pump body is used to connect to a water supply device or an air supply device, and the pump body is electrically connected to the control system; and

[0024] A valve is provided on the flow channel, the valve is used to control the opening and closing of the flow channel, and the valve is electrically connected to the control system.

[0025] In one embodiment, the buoyancy regulating device further comprises:

[0026] A second water pump, wherein the water inlet of the second water pump is connected to the buoyancy chamber, the water outlet of the second water pump is connected to the water inlet end of the drainage pipe, and the second water pump is electrically connected to the control system.

[0027] In one embodiment, the connector comprises:

[0028] a connecting flange, the connecting flange being provided at an end of the floating body module and being arranged around a center line of the floating body module in a first direction, the connecting flange having a connecting hole;

[0029] a bolt, wherein the head of the bolt abuts against the connection flange of one of the two adjacent floating modules, and the stem of the bolt sequentially passes through the connection holes on the connection flanges of the two adjacent floating modules; and

[0030] A nut is threadedly connected to the rod of the bolt, and the nut abuts against the connecting flange of the other one of the two adjacent floating modules.

[0031] In one embodiment, the modular floating foundation platform further comprises:

[0032] A sealing structure is provided between the two connecting flanges between two adjacent floating modules to seal the connection between the two adjacent floating modules.

[0033] In one embodiment, the outer surface of the buoyancy module is provided with a drag-reducing coating and an anti-fouling coating.

[0034] In a second aspect, an embodiment of the present application provides a floating wind turbine, comprising the above-mentioned modular floating foundation platform.

[0035] The advantages or beneficial effects of the above technical solution include at least:

[0036] The modular floating foundation platform of the present invention includes multiple float modules and multiple connectors. Adjacent float modules are connected together by connectors to form a modular floating foundation platform. The structural standards of the float modules enable standardized production and batch manufacturing of the float modules, which can reduce manufacturing costs and effectively reduce the cost of the modular floating foundation platform. Secondly, the modular design of the float modules can reduce the workload of on-site construction, reducing construction costs and time. Thirdly, due to the small size of the float modules, the smaller float modules can be transported to the installation site by ship or other means of transportation and then quickly assembled using pre-set connectors, making the transportation and installation of the float modules more convenient and reducing the complexity and risks during the transportation and installation process. In addition, the design of the modular floating foundation platform is more flexible, and the number and arrangement of the float modules can be adjusted according to specific needs to meet different engineering requirements. This flexibility is particularly important when dealing with different water depths, wind conditions, and geological conditions. The modular floating foundation platform can adapt to different sea conditions and environmental conditions, thereby improving the operational reliability and safety of the floating wind turbine.

[0037] The above summary is for illustrative purposes only and is not intended to be limiting in any way. In addition to the illustrative aspects, embodiments and features described above, further aspects, embodiments and features of the present application will be readily apparent by reference to the accompanying drawings and the following detailed description. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0038] In the accompanying drawings, unless otherwise specified, the same reference numerals throughout the multiple drawings represent the same or similar components or elements. These drawings are not necessarily drawn to scale. It should be understood that these drawings only depict some embodiments disclosed in this application and should not be construed as limiting the scope of this application.

[0039] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the three-dimensional structure of the modular floating foundation platform of the present invention, taking a three-column semi-submersible platform as an example;

[0040] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the three-dimensional structure of the modular floating foundation platform of the present invention, taking a single-column platform as an example;

[0041] Figure 3 This is a cross-sectional view of the floating module in the present invention;

[0042] Figure 4 It is a schematic diagram of the three-dimensional structure of the floating body module and the internal buoyancy chamber in the present invention;

[0043] Figure 5This is a schematic diagram of the three-dimensional structure of the bolt connection of the floating module in the present invention;

[0044] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the three-dimensional structure of the prestressed steel bars connected to the floating module in the present invention;

[0045] Figure 7 This is a flow chart of buoyancy adjustment for the modular floating foundation platform of the present utility model.

[0046] Reference numerals

[0047] 1. Floating module; 11. Buoyancy compartment; 12. Watertight bulkhead; 2. Connector; 21. Connecting flange; 22. Bolts; 23. Nuts; 24. Steel bars; 3. Buoyancy adjustment device; 31. Flow channel; 32. Valve; 4. Pressure sensor; 5. Sealing structure; 6. Fan. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0048] Hereinafter, only certain exemplary embodiments are briefly described. As will be appreciated by those skilled in the art, the described embodiments may be modified in various ways without departing from the spirit or scope of the present application. Therefore, the drawings and description are to be regarded as illustrative in nature and not restrictive.

[0049] See also Figure 1-Figure 7 , shows a modular floating foundation platform according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention, comprising:

[0050] a plurality of floating body modules 1; and

[0051] A plurality of connectors 2 are provided, each connector 2 being disposed between two adjacent floating modules 1 and connecting the two adjacent floating modules 1 together.

[0052] The modular floating basic platform of the present invention comprises a plurality of floating modules 1 and a plurality of connectors 2. Two adjacent floating modules 1 are connected together by the connectors 2 to form a modular floating basic platform. Since the structural standard of the floating module 1, that is, the shape and size of the floating module 1 are standardized, the standardized production and batch manufacturing of the floating module 1 can be realized, which can reduce the manufacturing cost, that is, effectively reduce the cost of the modular floating basic platform; secondly, the modular design of the floating module 1 can reduce the workload of on-site construction, reduce the construction cost and time; thirdly, since the floating module 1 is small in size, the smaller floating The module 1 can be transported to the installation site by ship or other means of transportation, and then quickly assembled through the pre-set connector 2, making the transportation and installation of the floating module 1 more convenient and reducing the complexity and risk during the transportation and installation process; in addition, the design of the modular floating foundation platform is more flexible, and the number and arrangement of the floating modules 1 can be adjusted according to specific needs to meet different engineering requirements. This flexibility is particularly important when dealing with different water depths, wind conditions and geological conditions, so that the modular floating foundation platform can adapt to different sea conditions and environmental conditions, and can improve the operating reliability and safety of the floating wind turbine.

[0053] In one embodiment, the cross-sectional shape of the floating module 1 can be any one of circular, square, elliptical and polygonal, wherein the elliptical streamlined design helps to reduce the resistance generated when water flows around the structure.

[0054] In one embodiment, the buoyancy module 1 is constructed of steel, high-strength concrete, lightweight concrete, fiber-reinforced polymer (FRP) concrete, or other composite materials to ensure buoyancy and durability. The use of FRP in key locations can enhance structural strength and durability, particularly under high loads and harsh environments.

[0055] See also Figure 3-Figure 4 , in one embodiment, the plurality of floating modules 1 each have a buoyancy compartment 11;

[0056] The modular floating foundation platform also includes:

[0057] Multiple buoyancy regulating devices 3, each of which is provided on a corresponding float module 1, and each of which is used to adjust the ballast of the corresponding buoyancy compartment 11;

[0058] Multiple monitoring sensors (not shown in the figure), each of which is provided on a corresponding floating module 1 and is used to monitor the working status and environmental conditions of the corresponding floating module 1;

[0059] The control system (not shown in the figure) is electrically connected to the buoyancy regulating device 3 and the monitoring sensor. The control system is used to control the opening and closing of the corresponding buoyancy regulating device 3 according to the feedback information of the monitoring sensor. In this way, when the monitoring sensor detects that the working status and environmental conditions of the corresponding floating module 1 do not meet the set requirements, the control system controls the buoyancy adjustment device 3 on the corresponding floating module 1 to open according to the feedback information of the monitoring sensor, and adds or reduces the fluid to the corresponding buoyancy tank 11 through the buoyancy adjustment device 3 (it can be understood that the fluid can be liquid or gas), thereby increasing or decreasing the ballast of the corresponding floating module 1, so that the multiple floating modules 1 maintain stability, thereby keeping the modular floating foundation platform in the optimal posture, reducing the inclination angle of the wind turbine 6 during operation, and making the wind turbine 6 operate more stably. In addition, the combined setting of the buoyancy tank 11, the buoyancy adjustment device 3, the monitoring sensor and the control system enables the modular floating foundation platform to cope with different ocean conditions. Whether it is waves, tides or wind load changes, the buoyancy can be adjusted in real time to ensure the stability of the modular floating foundation platform. This flexibility enables the modular floating foundation platform to maintain long-term safe and efficient operation in harsh offshore environments, and is suitable for the application of large-scale floating wind farms.

[0060] See also Figure 4 In one embodiment, in order to improve the buoyancy adjustment accuracy of each floating module 1, each floating module 1 has multiple buoyancy compartments 11, and the multiple buoyancy compartments 11 on each floating module 1 are arranged horizontally. Each buoyancy compartment 11 is provided with a buoyancy adjustment device 3, and each buoyancy compartment 11 is monitored by a monitoring sensor, so that each buoyancy compartment 11 can be monitored in real time through each monitoring sensor and each buoyancy compartment 11 can be ballast-adjusted through each buoyancy adjustment device 3.

[0061] See also Figure 1 and Figure 2 In one embodiment, multiple floating modules 1 are arranged in sequence along the vertical direction to form a floating module. The number of floating modules can be one or more. When the number of floating modules is multiple, the multiple floating modules are connected through multiple floating modules 1 arranged horizontally, and the multiple floating modules are arranged at intervals around the wind turbine 6.

[0062] It is understood that the buoyancy adjustment of the present invention is specifically implemented in the following manner:

[0063] The working status and environmental conditions of the float module 1 include the inclination angle, draft, and fluid pressure in the buoyancy compartment 11 of the float module 1, that is, the monitoring sensor monitors the inclination angle, draft, and fluid pressure in the buoyancy compartment 11 of the corresponding float module 1 in real time. The data collected by the monitoring sensor is transmitted wirelessly to the control system. The control system uses a data analysis algorithm to process and analyze the data monitored by the monitoring sensor, identify the working status and environmental changes of the float module 1, and analyze the real-time data to determine whether the buoyancy of each float module 1 needs to be adjusted. If adjustment is required, the buoyancy amount that needs to be adjusted is calculated, and it is determined which buoyancy compartments 11 should be filled with water (or inflated with air) or drained (or exhausted).

[0064] For example, when the wind and waves increase (such as a typhoon), the tilt angle of the modular floating foundation platform may exceed the tilt angle threshold of the structural stability (beyond the safety range). At this time, the buoyancy distribution is changed by adjusting the amount of water or air in the buoyancy tanks 11 in front and behind the float module 1 to reduce the tilt angle of the platform and maintain the balance of the platform. At this time, the control system sends an instruction to the buoyancy adjustment device 3 to fill water (or air) or drain water (or exhaust) to the designated buoyancy tank 11. The buoyancy adjustment device 3 injects or discharges fluid into or out of the buoyancy tank 11 to change the buoyancy distribution of the modular floating foundation platform. Among them, the operating speed and the amount of fluid injected or discharged of the buoyancy adjustment device 3 are precisely controlled by the control system, so that the buoyancy of the float module 1 is automatically adjusted by controlling the opening and closing of the buoyancy adjustment device 3.

[0065] Taking the example of adding or removing water from the buoyancy chamber 11, the buoyancy adjustment is calculated by calculating the difference between the net buoyancy experienced by the float module 1 and the required equilibrium buoyancy. Assuming the monitoring sensor detects an increase in the draft of the float module 1, causing the float module 1 to sink, the ballast water volume ΔV in the buoyancy chamber 11 needs to be reduced to allow the float module 1 to float upward. Based on Archimedes' principle of buoyancy, the required buoyancy adjustment ΔF and the volume of water to be removed ΔV can be calculated as:

[0066] ΔF=ρ w gΔV

[0067] Where ΔF is the buoyancy difference, ρ w is the density of water, g is the acceleration due to gravity, and ΔV is the volume change of water in the buoyancy chamber 11.

[0068] For example, if 5000N of buoyancy is required to float the floating module 1, calculate ΔV:

[0069]

[0070] That is, about 0.5 cubic meters of water needs to be discharged from the buoyancy chamber 11 to achieve the target buoyancy.

[0071] Similarly, the basic principle of regulating the inclination angle of the floating module 1 is to restore the floating module 1 to a horizontal or near-balanced state by adjusting the buoyancy of different areas of the floating module 1. For example, in the case where the modular floating base platform tilts forward and backward, the buoyancy distribution can be changed by adjusting the amount of water in the front and rear buoyancy tanks 11 of the modular floating base platform. For example, if the front end of the modular floating base platform sinks, water can be drained from the front buoyancy tanks 11 and water can be added to the rear buoyancy tanks 11 to restore the floating module 1 to balance. Adjust the required buoyancy ΔF tilt It can be calculated by the following formula:

[0072]

[0073] Wherein: W is the gravity of the floating module 1; L is the distance from the center of mass of the floating module 1 to the buoyancy chamber 11; GM is the metacentric height, that is, the distance between the center of gravity and the metacentric; θ is the inclination angle of the floating body.

[0074] According to the adjusted buoyancy ΔF tilt , the water volume ΔV that needs to be adjusted can be calculated tilt

[0075]

[0076] For example, the weight of the floating module 1 is W = 500000N; the distance from the center of mass of the floating module 1 to the front and rear buoyancy chambers 11 is L1 = L2 = 20m, that is, the distance between the front and rear buoyancy chambers 11 of the floating module 1 is equal, GM = 5m; the pitch angle of the floating module 1 is θ = 5° = 0.0873rad; the density of water is ρ w =1025kg / m 3 Assuming that the change in pitch angle causes the front end of the floating module 1 to sink, it is necessary to reduce the water volume in the front buoyancy compartment 11 of the floating module 1 and increase the water volume in the rear buoyancy compartment 11 to restore balance. Calculate the buoyancy difference that needs to be adjusted:

[0077]

[0078] That is, to correct a pitch angle of 5°, the buoyancy difference between the front and rear buoyancy chambers 11 needs to be adjusted to approximately 10,900 N. The required discharge or injection volume is calculated as:

[0079]

[0080] The operating speed of the pump body in the buoyancy adjustment device 3 will be adjusted according to the degree of deviation from the target. The control system will set a target draft or equilibrium position and adjust it according to design requirements or real-time working conditions. When the floating module 1 deviates from the target position, the pump body needs to work to adjust the posture of the modular floating foundation platform. For example, the greater the tilt angle of the modular floating foundation platform, the more urgent the need to correct the modular floating foundation platform, and the faster the operating speed of the pump body will be, so as to discharge or inject enough water as soon as possible to adjust the posture of the modular floating foundation platform and ensure that the modular floating foundation platform can be restored to stability in time.

[0081] During the buoyancy adjustment process, the monitoring sensor continuously monitors the movement state and floating state changes of the float module 1, and the control system adjusts the operating speed of the buoyancy adjustment device 3 in real time according to the feedback data to achieve fine buoyancy adjustment.

[0082] When the modular floating foundation reaches the desired draft and equilibrium state, the control system stops buoyancy adjustment operations to maintain the stability of the modular floating foundation. The combination of buoyancy adjustment device 3, monitoring sensors, and control system can automatically control the modular floating foundation to maintain an optimal posture, thereby reducing the tilt angle of wind turbine 6 during operation.

[0083] In addition, to prevent the modular floating foundation platform from becoming unstable due to damage or leakage of the buoyancy compartments 11, the buoyancy compartments 11 are designed with independent isolation functions. When water enters a buoyancy compartment 11, the control system automatically isolates the buoyancy compartment 11 and adjusts the buoyancy of the remaining buoyancy compartments 11 to maintain the stability of the modular floating foundation platform. This can be achieved in the following ways:

[0084] Method 1: The independent isolation function of the buoyancy compartment 11 relies on the independent sealing structure 5 of each buoyancy compartment 11. The adjacent buoyancy compartments 11 are separated by a waterproof bulkhead 12. That is, each buoyancy compartment 11 is isolated from other buoyancy compartments 11 by the waterproof bulkhead 12. The waterproof bulkhead 12 has a waterproof function, ensuring that even if water enters one buoyancy compartment 11, the water will not penetrate into other buoyancy compartments 11.

[0085] Method 2: The control system monitors the pressure in the buoyancy chamber 11 through the pressure sensor 4 to determine whether the buoyancy chamber 11 is abnormally flooded. For example, the modular floating foundation platform further includes:

[0086] Multiple pressure sensors 4, each pressure sensor 4 is provided on a corresponding float module 1, and the pressure sensor 4 is used to monitor the pressure in the buoyancy compartment 11 on the corresponding float module 1;

[0087] The control system is electrically connected to the pressure sensor 4 and is also used to control the opening and closing of the buoyancy adjustment devices 3 on the remaining float modules 1 based on feedback information from the pressure sensor 4. Thus, when a buoyancy compartment 11 abnormally intrudes water, the pressure within the buoyancy compartment 11 will change significantly. The pressure sensor 4 within the corresponding buoyancy compartment 11 detects the sudden pressure change within that buoyancy compartment 11. The control system receives the feedback information from the pressure sensor 4 and responds promptly based on the feedback information. After isolating the damaged buoyancy compartment 11, the control system automatically adjusts the buoyancy of the remaining buoyancy compartments 11. By increasing or decreasing the amount of water in the remaining buoyancy compartments 11, the control system balances the buoyancy distribution of the entire modular floating foundation platform to compensate for the buoyancy loss of the flooded compartments and ensure the stability of the float.

[0088] See also Figure 3 In one embodiment, the buoyancy regulating device 3 comprises:

[0089] a flow channel 31, a first end of the flow channel 31 being connected to the buoyancy chamber 11; and

[0090] a pump body (not shown), wherein the pump body outlet is connected to the second end of the flow channel 31, the pump body inlet is used to connect to the water supply device or the air supply device, and the pump body is electrically connected to the control system; and

[0091] Valve 32 is provided on flow channel 31. Valve 32 is used to control the opening and closing of flow channel 31. Valve 32 is electrically connected to a control system. Thus, when the amount of water in the buoyancy chamber 11 needs to be increased, the control system controls the pump body to open, allowing the liquid in the water supply device or the gas in the gas supply device to enter the corresponding buoyancy chamber 11 through flow channel 31 under the power provided by the pump body until the fluid in the buoyancy chamber 11 reaches the required amount. The control system then controls the pump body to close. When the amount of water in the buoyancy chamber 11 needs to be reduced, the control system controls the valve 32 to open, allowing the fluid in the buoyancy chamber 11 to be discharged to the outside through flow channel 31. When the fluid in the buoyancy chamber 11 reaches the required amount, the control system then controls the valve 32 to close. This structure is simple, practical, and low-cost.

[0092] It can be understood that the water supply device can be the ocean, and the air supply device can be the atmospheric environment.

[0093] See also Figure 5 In one embodiment, the connector 2 comprises:

[0094] A connecting flange 21 is provided at an end of the floating module 1 and is arranged around a center line of the floating module 1 in a first direction. The connecting flange 21 has a connecting hole;

[0095] Bolts 22, the heads of the bolts 22 abutting against the connection flange 21 of one of the two adjacent floating modules 1, and the stems of the bolts 22 sequentially passing through the connection holes on the connection flanges 21 of the two adjacent floating modules 1; and

[0096] Nut 23 is threadedly connected to the rod of bolt 22, and nut 23 abuts against the connection flange 21 of the other of the two adjacent floating modules 1. Bolts 22 allow for quick assembly, convenient construction, and improved connection efficiency of the floating modules 1. This connection method ensures a tight and secure connection of the floating modules 1, and allows for adjustment of connection strength according to varying sea conditions. Furthermore, this connection method facilitates assembly and disassembly, facilitating maintenance of each floating module 1 and reducing maintenance difficulty and cost.

[0097] See also Figure 5 In one embodiment, the modular floating foundation platform further comprises:

[0098] The sealing structure 5 is sandwiched between the two connecting flanges 21 between two adjacent floating modules 1 to seal the connection between the two adjacent floating modules 1, prevent seawater from entering the floating modules 1, and ensure the buoyancy and stability of the floating modules 1.

[0099] In one embodiment, the sealing structure 5 includes a sealing gasket, which is made of a corrosion-resistant and highly elastic material, such as chloroprene rubber (CR) or ethylene propylene diene monomer (EPDM), and the cross-section of the sealing gasket is "O"-shaped or "U"-shaped to enhance the sealing effect.

[0100] In one embodiment, the connecting flange 21 has a sealing groove, and the sealing groove and the sealing gasket are adapted to ensure that the sealing gasket is accurately positioned.

[0101] See also Figure 6 In other embodiments, when the float modules 1 are made of concrete, the connectors 2 include steel bars 24. Adjacent float modules 1 are connected using prestressed steel bars 24 grouting. Coaxially arranged steel bar 24 channels and grouting holes are reserved on the float modules 1. The grouting holes have a diameter larger than the steel bar 24 channels. Prestressed steel bars 24 are then arranged between two adjacent float modules 1. The prestressed steel bars 24 are passed through the steel bar 24 channels and secured at one end. The steel bars 24 are evenly arranged along the connection interface and passed through the steel bar 24 channels within the float modules 1. Prestressing equipment then applies prestress to the steel bars 24. Finally, grouting material is injected through the grouting holes, ensuring that the steel bar 24 channels are filled with grouting material. The grouting material is allowed to solidify, forming a strong connection. The grouting holes must be designed at the connection interface of the float modules 1 to ensure that the grouting material is fully filled and tightly bonded to the prestressed steel bars 24.

[0102] In one embodiment, the outer surface of the floating module 1 is provided with a drag-reducing coating (not shown in the figure) and an anti-fouling coating (not shown in the figure) to reduce the friction resistance of the floating module 1, extend the service life of the floating module 1, and thus extend the service life of the modular floating foundation.

[0103] A preferred embodiment of the present invention provides a floating wind turbine, comprising the above-mentioned modular floating foundation platform and a wind turbine 6 , wherein the wind turbine 6 is arranged on the modular floating foundation platform.

[0104] The floating wind turbine of the present invention adopts the above-mentioned modular floating foundation platform. Also, due to the structural standards of the floating module 1, the standardized production and batch manufacturing of the floating module 1 can be realized, which can reduce the manufacturing cost, that is, effectively reduce the cost of the modular floating foundation platform; secondly, the modular design of the floating module 1 can reduce the workload of on-site construction, reducing the construction cost and time; thirdly, since the floating module 1 is small in size, the smaller floating module 1 can be transported to the installation site by ship or other means of transportation, and then quickly assembled through the pre-set connector 2, making the transportation and installation of the floating module 1 more convenient, reducing the complexity and risk during the transportation and installation process; in addition, the design of the modular floating foundation platform is more flexible, and the number and arrangement of the floating modules 1 can be adjusted according to specific needs to meet different engineering requirements. This flexibility is particularly important when dealing with different water depths, wind conditions and geological conditions, so that the modular floating foundation platform can adapt to different sea conditions and environmental conditions, and can improve the operating reliability and safety of the floating wind turbine.

[0105] In the description of this specification, the reference terms "one embodiment," "some embodiments," "example," "specific example," or "some examples" mean that the specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described in conjunction with the embodiment or example are included in at least one embodiment or example of the present application. Moreover, the specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described may be combined in any appropriate manner in any one or more embodiments or examples. In addition, those skilled in the art may combine and combine different embodiments or examples described in this specification, as well as features of different embodiments or examples, unless they are mutually inconsistent.

[0106] Furthermore, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of technical features being referred to. Thus, a feature defined as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include at least one such feature. Throughout the description of this application, "plurality" means two or more, unless otherwise specifically defined.

[0107] The above are only specific embodiments of the present application, but the scope of protection of the present application is not limited thereto. Any person skilled in the art can easily conceive of various modifications or substitutions within the technical scope disclosed in this application, and such modifications or substitutions should be included in the scope of protection of the present application. Therefore, the scope of protection of the present application should be based on the scope of protection of the claims.

Claims

1. Modular floating foundation platform, characterized by: include: Multiple floating modules; as well as a plurality of connectors, each of the connectors being provided between two adjacent buoyancy modules and connecting the two adjacent buoyancy modules together; The plurality of floating modules each have a buoyancy compartment; The modular floating foundation platform further comprises: a plurality of buoyancy regulating devices, each of which is provided on a corresponding one of the float modules and is used to adjust the ballast of the corresponding buoyancy compartment; a plurality of monitoring sensors, each of which is provided on a corresponding one of the floating modules and is used to monitor the working status and environmental conditions of the corresponding one of the floating modules; A control system is electrically connected to the buoyancy regulating device and the monitoring sensor, and is used to control the opening and closing of the corresponding buoyancy regulating device according to feedback information from the monitoring sensor.

2. The modular floating foundation platform according to claim 1, characterized in that: Each of the floating body modules has a plurality of buoyancy compartments. The plurality of buoyancy compartments on each of the floating body modules are arranged transversely. Each of the buoyancy compartments is provided with the buoyancy regulating device, and each of the buoyancy compartments is monitored by the monitoring sensor.

3. The modular floating foundation platform according to claim 2, characterized in that: Two adjacent buoyancy compartments are separated by a waterproof bulkhead.

4. The modular floating foundation platform according to claim 1, characterized in that: The modular floating foundation platform further comprises: a plurality of pressure sensors, each of the pressure sensors being provided on a corresponding one of the float modules, and the pressure sensor being used to monitor the pressure in the buoyancy compartment of the corresponding float module; The control system is electrically connected to the pressure sensor, and is further configured to control the opening and closing of the buoyancy regulating devices on the remaining float modules according to feedback information from the pressure sensor.

5. The modular floating foundation platform according to claim 1, characterized in that: The buoyancy regulating device comprises: a flow channel, a first end of the flow channel being connected to the buoyancy chamber; and a pump body, wherein the outlet of the pump body is connected to the second end of the flow channel, the inlet of the pump body is used to connect to a water supply device or an air supply device, and the pump body is electrically connected to the control system; and A valve is provided on the flow channel, the valve is used to control the opening and closing of the flow channel, and the valve is electrically connected to the control system.

6. The modular floating foundation platform according to claim 1, characterized in that: The connector comprises: a connecting flange, the connecting flange being provided at an end of the floating body module and being arranged around a center line of the floating body module in a first direction, the connecting flange having a connecting hole; a bolt, wherein the head of the bolt abuts against the connection flange of one of the two adjacent floating modules, and the stem of the bolt sequentially passes through the connection holes on the connection flanges of the two adjacent floating modules; and A nut is threadedly connected to the rod of the bolt, and the nut abuts against the connecting flange of the other one of the two adjacent floating modules.

7. The modular floating foundation platform according to claim 6, characterized in that: The modular floating foundation platform further comprises: A sealing structure is provided between the two connecting flanges between two adjacent floating modules to seal the connection between the two adjacent floating modules.

8. The modular floating foundation platform according to claim 1, characterized in that: The outer surface of the floating module is provided with a drag-reducing coating and an anti-fouling coating.

9. A floating wind turbine, characterized in that: A modular floating basic platform comprising any one of claims 1-8.