In a general aspect, support structures are described for supporting solar panels over a body of water. In some implementations, the support structures include legs formed of cementitious material. Each leg has a length that is configured to position an upper end of the leg above a surface of the body of water when a lower end of the leg contacts a floor of the body of water. The support structures also include a platform formed of cementitious material and having beams and leg interfaces. Locking mechanisms may be used to selectively secure and unsecure the leg interfaces to the legs. The support structures additionally include a deck that is configured to couple to an upper surface of the platform and secure one or more solar panels to the support structure.
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Manufacturing services for others of concrete anchors, foundations, and structures for offshore energy production and storage Concrete anchors, foundations, and structures for offshore energy production and storage. Engineering services for others of concrete anchors, foundations, and structures for offshore energy production and storage
In a general aspect, torpedo anchors are described for securing structures to an underwater floor. The torpedo anchors include a cylindrical body and a plurality of fins. The cylindrical body has first and second ends and an exterior cylindrical surface. The plurality of fins are disposed proximate the second end and extend outward from the exterior cylindrical surface. The cylindrical body is formed of cementitious material, and each of the plurality of fins is formed at least in part of cementitious material. In some variations, the first and second ends of the cylindrical body are, respectively, nose and tail ends of the cylindrical body. Moreover, the exterior cylindrical surface tapers into a tip at the nose end, and the tip is configured to penetrate an underwater floor.
In a general aspect, torpedo anchors are described for securing structures to an underwater floor. The torpedo anchors include a cylindrical body and a plurality of fins. The cylindrical body has first and second ends and an exterior cylindrical surface. The plurality of fins are disposed proximate the second end and extend outward from the exterior cylindrical surface. The cylindrical body is formed of cementitious material, and each of the plurality of fins is formed at least in part of cementitious material. In some variations, the first and second ends of the cylindrical body are, respectively, nose and tail ends of the cylindrical body. Moreover, the exterior cylindrical surface tapers into a tip at the nose end, and the tip is configured to penetrate an underwater floor.
In a general aspect, an anchor includes a tubular body that is formed at least in part of cementitious material and has open and closed ends. The anchor also includes a pad eye coupled to the tubular body and configured to couple to a mooring line. The tubular body includes a base wall, a perimeter wall, and a shear key. The base wall defines the closed end of the tubular body and has first and second surfaces on opposite sides of the base wall. The perimeter wall extends from the first surface of the base wall to the open end of the tubular body, and the shear key extends from the second surface of the base wall. The shear key is configured to penetrate an underwater floor and resist a lateral displacement of the anchor along the underwater floor when penetrated therein.
In a general aspect, an anchor includes a tubular body that is formed at least in part of cementitious material and has open and closed ends. The anchor also includes a pad eye coupled to the tubular body and configured to couple to a mooring line. The tubular body includes a base wall, a perimeter wall, and a shear key. The base wall defines the closed end of the tubular body and has first and second surfaces on opposite sides of the base wall. The perimeter wall extends from the first surface of the base wall to the open end of the tubular body, and the shear key extends from the second surface of the base wall. The shear key is configured to penetrate an underwater floor and resist a lateral displacement of the anchor along the underwater floor when penetrated therein.
In a general aspect, a system stores energy underwater. In sonic aspects, the system includes a base having a bottom side resting on an underwater floor and a top side that includes recessed surfaces. The system also includes domed walls extending from the top side of the base to form respective fluid chambers. Each of the fluid chambers includes an interior volume that is at least partially defined by one of the recessed surfaces and an interior surface of one of the domed walls. The system additionally includes a pump and a generator. The pump is configured to transport water from the fluid chambers toward an exterior environment of the system. The generator is configured to generate electrical energy in response to water flowing from the exterior environment toward the fluid chambers.
F03B 13/06 - Stations or aggregates of water-storage type
F03D 9/28 - Wind motors characterised by the driven apparatus the apparatus being a pump or a compressor
F03D 9/00 - Adaptations of wind motors for special useCombinations of wind motors with apparatus driven therebyWind motors specially adapted for installation in particular locations
In a general aspect, a system stores energy underwater. In some aspects, the system includes a base having a bottom side resting on an underwater floor and a top side that includes recessed surfaces. The system also includes domed walls extending from the top side of the base to form respective fluid chambers. Each of the fluid chambers includes an interior volume that is at least partially defined by one of the recessed surfaces and an interior surface of one of the domed walls. The system additionally includes a pump and a generator. The pump is configured to transport water from the fluid chambers toward an exterior environment of the system. The generator is configured to generate electrical energy in response to water flowing from the exterior environment toward the fluid chambers.
F03B 13/06 - Stations or aggregates of water-storage type
F03D 9/28 - Wind motors characterised by the driven apparatus the apparatus being a pump or a compressor
F03D 9/00 - Adaptations of wind motors for special useCombinations of wind motors with apparatus driven therebyWind motors specially adapted for installation in particular locations
In a general aspect, suction anchors are presented for securing structures to an underwater floor. The suction anchors include a tubular body formed at least in part of cementitious materials and having a closed end and an open end. The tubular body includes an edge defining an opening for the open end. The edge is configured to penetrate the underwater floor. The suction anchors also include a port configured to fluidly-couple a cavity within the tubular body to an exterior of the tubular body. The suction anchors additionally include a pad eye extending from an outer surface of the tubular body and configured to couple to a mooring line. In another aspect, methods of manufacturing the suction anchors are also presented.
B33Y 80/00 - Products made by additive manufacturing
B28B 23/02 - Arrangements specially adapted for the production of shaped articles with elements wholly or partly embedded in the moulding material wherein the elements are reinforcing members
In a general aspect, a system stores energy underwater. In some aspects, the system includes a base having a bottom side resting on an underwater floor and a top side that includes recessed surfaces. The system also includes domed walls extending from the top side of the base to form respective fluid chambers. Each of the fluid chambers includes an interior volume that is at least partially defined by one of the recessed surfaces and an interior surface of one of the domed walls. The system additionally includes a pump and a generator. The pump is configured to transport water from the fluid chambers toward an exterior environment of the system. The generator is configured to generate electrical energy in response to water flowing from the exterior environment toward the fluid chambers.
F03B 13/06 - Stations or aggregates of water-storage type
F03B 13/10 - Submerged units incorporating electric generators or motors
F03B 3/04 - Machines or engines of reaction typeParts or details peculiar thereto with substantially axial flow throughout rotors, e.g. propeller turbines
F03B 11/00 - Parts or details not provided for in, or of interest apart from, groups
In a general aspect, a method is presented for manufacturing support structures for offshore wind turbines. In some implementations, the method includes constructing a plurality of modular sections that assemble to define the support structure. One or more of the plurality of modular sections are configured to anchor to an underwater floor. At least one of the plurality of modular sections is constructed by operations that include forming a wall along a perimeter to bound a volume, filling the volume with a castable material, and hardening the castable material. In some instances, forming the wall includes depositing layers of printable material successively on top of each other. The method also includes joining the plurality of modular sections to assemble the support structure.
In a general aspect, a method is presented for manufacturing support structures for offshore wind turbines. In some implementations, the method includes constructing a plurality of modular sections that assemble to define the support structure. One or more of the plurality of modular sections are configured to anchor to an underwater floor. At least one of the plurality of modular sections is constructed by operations that include forming a wall along a perimeter to bound a volume, filling the volume with a castable material, and hardening the castable material. In some instances, forming the wall includes depositing layers of printable material successively on top of each other. The method also includes joining the plurality of modular sections to assemble the support structure.
In a general aspect, a method is presented for manufacturing support structures for offshore wind turbines. In some implementations, the method includes constructing a plurality of modular sections that assemble to define the support structure. One or more of the plurality of modular sections are configured to anchor to an underwater floor. At least one of the plurality of modular sections is constructed by operations that include forming a wall along a perimeter to bound a volume, filling the volume with a castable material, and hardening the castable material. In some instances, forming the wall includes depositing layers of printable material successively on top of each other. The method also includes joining the plurality of modular sections to assemble the support structure.
In a general aspect, a method is presented for manufacturing support structures for offshore wind turbines. In some implementations, the method includes constructing a plurality of modular sections that assemble to define the support structure. One or more of the plurality of modular sections are configured to anchor to an underwater floor. At least one of the plurality of modular sections is constructed by operations that include forming a wall along a perimeter to bound a volume, filling the volume with a castable material, and hardening the castable material. In some instances, forming the wall includes depositing layers of printable material successively on top of each other. The method also includes joining the plurality of modular sections to assemble the support structure.
