Renewable energies
Technology from Ideas LTD
A technology for innovation (TFI) solution that introduces springs in the mooring line that provide a different dynamic response on the platform
Commercialised by
Technology from Ideas LTD
Dublin
Commissioners of Irish Lights, Headquarters, Harbour Road, , A96 H500 Dun Laoghaire, Dublin, Ireland
Sustainable developement goals
Innovating the design of mooring systems
Visit siteThe need
Mooring systems are prone to troublesome and expensive load-induced problems caused by the sea and wind turbine positioned on the platform. The dynamic response of the mooring system has an impact on the total levelised cost of electricity (LCOE).
The solution
This solution from Technology from Ideas (TFI) introduces springs into the mooring line that allow platform response at its operating or survival loads to be tailored, resulting in substantially lower maximum loads on the mooring system. This eliminates shock loading, reduces peak loading (30% to 70%) and improves fatigue (50% – 90% lower) of the mooring system.
The value proposition
Risk Reduction
- Risk of failures reduced.
- Assets protected from rough sea states.
- Associated savings from repairs, insurance premiums etc.
Significant capital expenditures (capex) saving.
- Smaller chains, anchors, & mooring connections.
- Less structural steel across entire platforms.
- Smaller components can be used meaning cheaper deployment.
Significant operating expense (opex) saving.
- Lower maintenance requirements, labour, vessel, components etc.
- Longer life expectancy of infrastructure.