Modular Offshore Floating Platform for Remote Power and Charging
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Solution Overview
Problem
Offshore sea operations face challenges in power delivery and mobility, particularly in remote areas far from shore-based energy sources, with current structures being limited to specific subsea oil and gas operations and lacking versatility and adaptability.
Innovation Solution
A modular and reusable offshore floating structure equipped with removably coupled power support components such as wind turbines, solar panels, wave energy converters, fuel cells, batteries, and charging stations, allowing for adaptable power generation and delivery to meet diverse offshore operational needs.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If a purpose-built offshore structure is used for subsea oil and gas operations, then the structure can meet specific operational needs, but the structure lacks versatility and cannot support other offshore operations
Solution Approach 1:
The offshore structure is divided into modular components including a base structure, mounting platforms, and replaceable power support components. Each module can be independently configured, installed, and replaced based on operational requirements, enabling the structure to adapt to different offshore operations without requiring complete reconfiguration
Solution Approach 2:
The base structure and mounting platforms are designed as universal components that can support multiple types of power support components (wind turbines, solar panels, wave energy converters, fuel cells, batteries, charging stations). This universal design allows a single structure to serve multiple offshore operations including power generation, storage, delivery, and vessel servicing
2Length of moving object
If a heavy offshore structure is transported over long distances to remote areas, then the structure can reach distant operational locations, but extensive resources and logistical complexity are required
Solution Approach 1:
The structure is segmented into modular components that can be transported separately and assembled at the destination. The base structure and mounting platforms form a reusable core, while power support components can be transported independently based on specific operational needs, reducing overall transport resource requirements
Solution Approach 2:
The structure incorporates self-sufficient power generation and storage capabilities through integrated wind turbines, solar panels, wave energy converters, and battery systems. This self-service capability allows the structure to operate independently in remote areas without requiring continuous external resource supply during deployment
3Loss of energy
If multiple power sources are integrated into the offshore structure, then energy efficiency is maximized, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The power system is segmented into distinct functional modules: power generation components (wind turbines, solar panels, wave energy converters, fuel cells), power storage systems (batteries), and power delivery systems (charging stations). Each module operates independently but can be integrated through standardized interfaces, managing complexity while maximizing energy efficiency through optimal use of available power sources
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
The structure provides a stable and efficient power supply, enhances operational flexibility, and reduces logistical complexity by enabling relocation and reconfiguration to support various offshore activities, including power generation, storage, and vessel charging.
Implementation Method 1
one or more wind turbines
Implementation Method 2
one or more solar panels
Implementation Method 3
one or more wave energy converters
Implementation Method 4
one or more fuel cells
Implementation Method 5
one or more batteries configured to store energy generated from the one or more wind turbines, the one or more solar panels, the one or more wave energy converters, and the one or more fuel cells
Data Source
AI summary
Offshore floating structure may include one or more mooring lines coupled to an elongated base for anchoring the elongated base to a sea floor. Offshore floating structure may further include a mounting platform coupled to the elongated base and configured to removably couple one or more power support components for supporting one or more offshore operations. The one or more power support components may comprise one or more renewable energy power sources, one or more alternative power sources, one or more power storage systems configured to store and provide energy generated from the one or more renewable energy power sources or the one or more alternative power sources, and one or more electric charging stations configured to receive the energy generated from the one or more renewable energy power sources or the one or more alternative power sources. Offshore floating structure may be manually, remotely, and/or autonomously operated.