Offshore wind power safety monitoring device

By integrating multiple monitoring units and protection measures, the problem of offshore wind power equipment being affected by natural factors has been solved, achieving comprehensive and multi-dimensional safety monitoring and equipment protection, simplifying the maintenance process, and extending the equipment life.

CN223710703UActive Publication Date: 2025-12-23HAINAN SHENNENG NEW ENERGY CO LTD +1
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Patent Information

Application Number
CN202520119463.3
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2025-01-17
Publication Date
2025-12-23
Estimated Expiration
2035-01-17

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Technical Problem

Offshore wind farm equipment is susceptible to natural factors such as seawater corrosion and storm surges, and the lack of comprehensive and multi-dimensional safety monitoring means makes it difficult to prevent potential safety risks.

Method used

Design an offshore wind power safety monitoring device that integrates monitoring units for uneven settlement, tilt, vibration, strain, and corrosion prevention. The device will issue an alarm when the monitored values ​​change through a control system. The device incorporates a protective cover and a quick-connect design between the dovetail block and the dovetail groove. The protective cover is removable and uses hidden plates and spring-loaded protective bolts. The steel casing is coated with an anti-corrosion coating.

Benefits of technology

It enables comprehensive and multi-dimensional safety monitoring of offshore substations, timely prevention of potential risks, protection of monitoring units from corrosion, simplification of protective cover replacement, and extension of equipment life.

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Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of monitoring devices, and provides an offshore wind power safety monitoring device which is installed on an offshore booster station and comprises a differential settlement monitoring unit, an inclination monitoring unit, a vibration monitoring unit, a strain monitoring unit and an anti-corrosion monitoring unit. The differential settlement monitoring unit, the inclination monitoring unit, the vibration monitoring unit, the strain monitoring unit and the anti-corrosion monitoring unit are jointly connected with a control system, and the control system can give an alarm for reminding when monitoring numerical values change. The utility model discloses an offshore wind power safety monitoring device, and aims to carry out safety monitoring on an offshore wind power plant.
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TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] The application relates to the technical field of monitoring devices, in particular to a safety monitoring device for offshore wind power. BACKGROUND

[0002] With the increasing demand for clean energy worldwide, offshore wind power, as an efficient and clean form of energy, has received widespread attention and development. However, offshore wind farms are usually located in areas far from the coast, with complex and variable environments; offshore wind farms have multiple offshore booster stations, and the equipment on the offshore booster stations is susceptible to natural factors such as seawater corrosion and storm surges; therefore, safety monitoring of offshore wind farms is particularly important. CONTENT OF THE UTILITY MODEL

[0003] In order to be able to monitor the safety of offshore wind farms, the application provides a safety monitoring device for offshore wind power.

[0004] The safety monitoring device for offshore wind power provided by the application adopts the following technical scheme:

[0005] A safety monitoring device for offshore wind power is installed on an offshore booster station and comprises uneven settlement monitoring units, inclination monitoring units, vibration monitoring units, strain monitoring units and corrosion prevention monitoring units. The uneven settlement monitoring units, inclination monitoring units, vibration monitoring units, strain monitoring units and corrosion prevention monitoring units are jointly connected to a control system, and the control system can issue an alarm when the monitored values change.

[0006] By adopting the above technical scheme, the device integrates uneven settlement monitoring, inclination monitoring, vibration monitoring, strain monitoring and corrosion prevention monitoring units, and the control system can issue an alarm in a timely manner when the monitored values change, prompting the staff to take appropriate measures, thereby effectively preventing potential safety risks; and the safety monitoring device achieves all-around and multi-dimensional safety monitoring of the offshore booster station.

[0007] Optionally, the offshore booster station is provided with a plurality of protective covers, and the uneven settlement monitoring units, inclination monitoring units, vibration monitoring units and strain monitoring units are installed in the protective covers.

[0008] By adopting the above technical scheme, the protective covers can effectively isolate the harsh marine environment, such as strong winds, huge waves and seawater corrosion, thereby protecting the monitoring units.

[0009] Optionally, the offshore booster station is welded with a mounting plate, the protective cover is provided with a dovetail block, the mounting plate is provided with a dovetail groove for inserting the dovetail block, and the dovetail block is connected to the inner wall of the dovetail groove through a first bolt.

[0010] By adopting the technical scheme, the tail block and the dovetail groove are designed to realize the quick connection between the protective cover and the mounting plate. An operator only needs to insert the dovetail block into the corresponding dovetail groove and fix it through the first bolt to complete the installation of the protective cover. Similarly, the disassembly process is also very simple. Only by loosening the bolt can the protective cover be removed from the mounting plate to facilitate replacement when the protective cover is damaged after long-term use.

[0011] Optionally, the mounting plate side wall is provided with a hidden groove, the inner wall of the hidden groove is provided with a first threaded groove in communication with the dovetail groove; the dovetail block is provided with a second threaded groove, the first bolt is connected between the first threaded groove and the second threaded groove; and the hidden plate is slidably installed in the hidden groove and used to cover the surface of the first threaded groove.

[0012] By adopting the technical scheme, the hidden plate can shield the first threaded groove and the bolt and other connecting components, protecting the first threaded groove and the bolt from corrosion and prolonging their service life. The possibility of the first bolt being separated from the first threaded groove after long-term use is reduced.

[0013] Optionally, a spring is arranged between the hidden plate and the inner wall of the hidden groove, and the elastic force of the spring is used to drive the hidden groove to cover the surface of the first threaded groove in a normal state.

[0014] By adopting the technical scheme, the spring can keep the hidden plate covering the surface of the first threaded groove in a normal state, further reducing the possibility of the bolt being separated from the first threaded groove.

[0015] Optionally, one side of the protective cover is provided with an opening, the protective cover is provided with a cabinet door for opening and closing the opening, and the cabinet door is connected with the protective cover through a buckle.

[0016] By adopting the technical scheme, the buckle can be used to open and close the opening of the protective cover to facilitate the maintenance of the monitoring unit by the staff.

[0017] Optionally, the anti-corrosion monitoring unit comprises a plurality of reference electrodes, the offshore booster station is provided with a plurality of steel casings, and the reference electrodes are installed in the steel casings.

[0018] By adopting the technical scheme, the steel casing can protect the reference electrode and reduce the damage of the reference electrode.

[0019] Optionally, the outer wall of the steel casing is coated with an anti-corrosion coating.

[0020] By adopting the technical scheme, the anti-corrosion coating can reduce the corrosion of the steel casing.

[0021] In summary, the present application includes at least one of the following beneficial technical effects:

[0022] 1. The device integrates uneven settlement monitoring, inclination monitoring, vibration monitoring, strain monitoring, and corrosion prevention monitoring, etc. multiple units, which can control the system to issue an alarm in time when the monitoring value changes, reminding the staff to take corresponding measures, thereby effectively preventing potential safety risks; realizing the all-round and multi-dimensional safety monitoring of the offshore booster station;

[0023] 2. By setting the protective cover, the dovetail block and the dovetail groove are inserted and matched, which can complete the installation of the protective cover, so as to replace the protective cover when it is damaged after long-term use. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

[0024] Figure 1 is a structural schematic diagram of the embodiment;

[0025] Figure 2 is a structural schematic diagram of the protective cover of the embodiment;

[0026] Figure 3 is a partial sectional view of the mounting plate of the embodiment;

[0027] Figure 4 is a structural schematic diagram of the steel casing of the embodiment.

[0028] Explanation of reference signs: 1, offshore booster station; 11, upper platform; 12, jacket; 2, uneven settlement monitoring unit; 21, geometric leveling point; 3, inclination monitoring unit; 31, two-axis inclinometer; 4, vibration monitoring unit; 41, three-axis accelerometer; 5, strain monitoring unit; 6, corrosion prevention monitoring unit; 61, reference electrode; 7, protective cover; 71, cabinet door; 72, buckle; 73, dovetail block; 74, second threaded groove; 8, mounting plate; 81, dovetail groove; 82, first threaded groove; 83, thread; 84, hidden groove; 85, hidden plate; 86, spring; 87, rubber layer; 9, steel casing. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0029] The following will be described in detail in combination with the accompanying Figures 1-4 The present application will be further described in detail.

[0030] The embodiment of the present application discloses a safety monitoring device for offshore wind power.

[0031] Reference Figure 1The application discloses a safety monitoring device for offshore wind power, which is installed on an offshore booster station 1 and comprises uneven settlement monitoring units 2, inclination monitoring units 3, vibration monitoring units 4, strain monitoring units 5 and anti-corrosion monitoring units 6; and the uneven settlement monitoring units 2, the inclination monitoring units 3, the strain monitoring units 5, the vibration monitoring units 4 and the anti-corrosion monitoring units 6 are jointly connected with a control system, which can alarm when the monitoring values change.

[0032] The offshore booster station 1 comprises a pile foundation, a jacket 12 and an upper platform 11, the jacket 12 is used for connecting the pile foundation and the upper platform 11; and the pile foundation is used for being driven into the seabed to provide stable support for the jacket 12 and the upper platform 11.

[0033] The uneven settlement monitoring units 2 comprise a plurality of geometric leveling points 21, in the embodiment, four geometric leveling points 21 are arranged on a first layer platform of the upper platform 11.

[0034] The inclination monitoring units 3 comprise a plurality of sets of biaxial inclinometers 31, in the embodiment, eight sets of biaxial inclinometers 31 are arranged, and the eight sets of biaxial inclinometers 31 are respectively installed near four main columns of a second layer deck layer and a fourth layer deck layer of the upper platform 11.

[0035] The vibration monitoring units comprise a plurality of sets of three-way accelerometers 41, in the embodiment, eight sets of three-way accelerometers 41 are arranged, and the eight sets of three-way accelerometers 41 are respectively installed near the four main columns of the second layer deck layer and the fourth layer deck layer of the upper platform 11.

[0036] The strain monitoring units 5 comprise a plurality of static steel plate strain gauges, in the embodiment, sixteen sets of static steel plate strain gauges are arranged and respectively installed on main nodes of the jacket 12 and away from berthing positions.

[0037] With reference to Figure 2 In the embodiment, the offshore booster station 1 is provided with a plurality of protective covers 7, the geometric leveling points 21, the biaxial inclinometers 31, the three-way accelerometers 41 and the static steel plate strain gauges are respectively installed in the protective covers 7; one side of the protective cover 7 is provided with an opening, the protective cover 7 is provided with a cabinet door 71 used for opening and closing the opening, one side of the cabinet door 71 is hinged to the protective cover 7, and the other side of the cabinet door 71 is connected to the protective cover 7 through a buckle 72.

[0038] The offshore booster station 1 is welded with a mounting plate 8, two dovetail grooves 81 are formed in one side of the mounting plate 8, and two dovetail blocks 73 are arranged on the side, away from the cabinet door 71, of the protective cover 7; the two dovetail blocks 73 are respectively inserted into the two dovetail grooves 81.

[0039] With reference to Figure 3The upper side wall of the mounting plate 8 has a first threaded groove 82 that communicates with two dovetail grooves 81. The extension direction of the first threaded groove 82 is perpendicular to the extension direction of the dovetail grooves 81. The two dovetail blocks 73 have second threaded grooves 74 that communicate with the first threaded groove 82. A first bolt is installed in both the first threaded groove 82 of the mounting plate 8 and the second threaded grooves 74 of the two dovetail blocks 73. The first bolt enables a detachable connection between the protective cover 7 and the mounting plate 8, facilitating the replacement of the protective cover 7.

[0040] A hidden groove 84 is provided on one side of the mounting plate 8, and a first threaded groove 82 is provided on the inner wall of the hidden groove 84. A hidden plate 85 is slidably installed in the hidden groove 84. The hidden plate 85 is used to cover the surface of the first threaded groove 82, which can reduce the possibility of the first bolt coming out of the first threaded groove 82.

[0041] A spring 86 is provided between the concealed plate 85 and the inner wall of the concealed groove 84. The elastic force of the spring 86 is used to drive the concealed plate 85 to cover the surface of the first threaded groove 82 under normal conditions. The outer wall of the concealed plate 85 is wrapped with a rubber layer 87 for abutting against the inner wall of the concealed groove 84. The rubber layer 87 can increase the sealing between the concealed plate 85 and the inner wall of the concealed groove 84, and can protect the first threaded groove 82 and the bolt from the corrosion of these corrosive factors, thus extending their service life.

[0042] Reference Figure 1 The corrosion monitoring unit 6 includes multiple reference electrodes 61. In this embodiment, three reference electrodes are provided. All three reference electrodes 61 are installed on the guide frame 12 and are respectively located between the seabed surface and the low tide level, between the low tide level and the design low tide level, and between the design low tide level and the multi-year average sea level.

[0043] Reference Figure 1 The outer wall of the offshore booster station 1 is welded with a steel casing 9, and the reference electrode 61 is set inside the steel casing 9; the steel casing 9 is provided with a through hole so that seawater can enter the steel casing 9 through the through hole; the surface of the steel casing 9 is coated with an anti-corrosion coating to prevent corrosion of the steel casing 9.

[0044] The implementation principle of the offshore wind power safety monitoring device in this application embodiment is as follows:

[0045] The device integrates multiple units such as uneven settlement monitoring, tilt monitoring, vibration monitoring, strain monitoring, and corrosion monitoring. It can control the system to issue alarms in a timely manner when the monitored values ​​change, reminding staff to take corresponding measures, thereby effectively preventing potential safety risks; and realizes comprehensive and multi-dimensional safety monitoring of the offshore substation 1.

[0046] The above are preferred embodiments of this application, and are not intended to limit the scope of protection of this application. Therefore, all equivalent changes made to the structure, shape and principle of this application should be covered within the scope of protection of this application.

Claims

1. A safety monitoring device for offshore wind power, installed at an offshore substation (1), characterized in that: It includes a non-uniform settlement monitoring unit (2), an tilt monitoring unit (3), a vibration monitoring unit (4), a strain monitoring unit (5), and a corrosion monitoring unit (6). The non-uniform settlement monitoring unit (2), the tilt monitoring unit (3), the vibration monitoring unit (4), the strain monitoring unit (5), and the corrosion monitoring unit (6) are all connected to a control system. The control system can issue an alarm when the monitored values ​​change.

2. The offshore wind power safety monitoring device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The offshore booster station (1) is equipped with multiple protective covers (7), and the uneven settlement monitoring unit (2), tilt monitoring unit (3), vibration monitoring unit (4) and strain monitoring unit (5) are installed inside each protective cover (7).

3. The offshore wind power safety monitoring device according to claim 2, characterized in that: The offshore booster station (1) is welded with an installation plate (8), the protective cover (7) is provided with a dovetail block (73), and the installation plate (8) has a dovetail groove (81) for the dovetail block (73) to be inserted; the dovetail block (73) is connected to the inner wall of the dovetail groove (81) by a first bolt.

4. The offshore wind power safety monitoring device according to claim 3, characterized in that: The mounting plate (8) has a hidden groove (84) on its side wall, and the inner wall of the hidden groove (84) has a first threaded groove (82) that communicates with the dovetail groove (81); the dovetail block (73) has a second threaded groove (74), and the first bolt passes through the first threaded groove (82) and connects with the second threaded groove (74); a hidden plate (85) is slidably installed in the hidden groove (84), and the hidden plate (85) is used to cover the surface of the first threaded groove (82).

5. The offshore wind power safety monitoring device according to claim 4, characterized in that: A spring (86) is provided between the hidden plate (85) and the inner wall of the hidden groove (84), and the elastic force of the spring (86) is used to drive the hidden groove (84) to cover the surface of the first threaded groove (82) under normal conditions.

6. The offshore wind power safety monitoring device according to claim 2, characterized in that: The protective cover (7) has an opening on one side and a cabinet door (71) for opening and closing the opening. The cabinet door (71) is connected to the protective cover (7) by a buckle (72).

7. The offshore wind power safety monitoring device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The corrosion monitoring unit includes multiple reference electrodes (61), and the offshore booster station (1) is equipped with multiple steel casings (9). The reference electrodes (61) are installed inside each steel casing (9).

8. The offshore wind power safety monitoring device according to claim 7, characterized in that: The outer wall of the steel casing (9) is coated with an anti-corrosion coating.