A floating foundation for an offshore wind turbine having a tower defining a vertical direction, the floating foundation comprising at least three vertical sections and at least two horizontal sections, wherein the vertical sections and the horizontal sections are tubular members, arranged in an alternating manner, and connected together by interpenetrating tube joints and wherein one of the vertical sections is arranged to receive the tower.
B63B 35/44 - Floating buildings, stores, drilling platforms, or workshops, e.g. carrying water-oil separating devices
B63B 1/10 - Hydrodynamic or hydrostatic features of hulls or of hydrofoils deriving lift mainly from water displacement with multiple hulls
B63B 39/06 - Equipment to decrease pitch, roll, or like unwanted vessel movementsApparatus for indicating vessel attitude to decrease vessel movements by using foils acting on ambient water
A floating foundation is disclosed for an offshore wind turbine having a tower. The floating foundation comprises an elongate hollow member defining a meandering path and having underwater sections, above-water sections and transition sections therebetween. The transition sections pass through the water surface and the floating foundation has at least three transition sections spaced from each other to form a stable base.
B63B 1/04 - Hydrodynamic or hydrostatic features of hulls or of hydrofoils deriving lift mainly from water displacement with single hull
B63B 35/44 - Floating buildings, stores, drilling platforms, or workshops, e.g. carrying water-oil separating devices
B63B 39/02 - Equipment to decrease pitch, roll, or like unwanted vessel movementsApparatus for indicating vessel attitude to decrease vessel movements by displacement of masses
F03D 13/25 - Arrangements for mounting or supporting wind motorsMasts or towers for wind motors specially adapted for offshore installation
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FLOATING FOUNDATION FOR AN OFFSHORE WIND TURBINE AND METHOD OF CONSTRUCTION
A floating foundation for an offshore wind turbine having a tower defining a vertical direction, the floating foundation comprising at least three vertical sections and at least two horizontal sections, wherein the vertical sections and the horizontal sections are tubular members, arranged in an alternating manner, and connected together by interpenetrating tube joints and wherein one of the vertical sections is arranged to receive the tower.
A floating foundation is disclosed for an offshore wind turbine having a tower. The floating foundation comprises an elongate hollow member defining a meandering path and having underwater sections, above-water sections and transition sections therebetween. The transition sections pass through the water surface and the floating foundation has at least three transition sections spaced from each other to form a stable base.
B63B 1/04 - Hydrodynamic or hydrostatic features of hulls or of hydrofoils deriving lift mainly from water displacement with single hull
B63B 1/12 - Hydrodynamic or hydrostatic features of hulls or of hydrofoils deriving lift mainly from water displacement with multiple hulls the hulls being interconnected rigidly
B63B 35/44 - Floating buildings, stores, drilling platforms, or workshops, e.g. carrying water-oil separating devices
A vessel provided with a vertical axis rotor installation comprising a rotor for generating thrust or electricity by action of the wind, wherein a bridge for directing navigation of the vessel is located above and supported by the rotor installation.
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