Houston-based offshore engineering agency Friede & Goldman (F&G) introduced it has accomplished mannequin testing for its BargeRack offshore wind feeder resolution on the MARIN maritime analysis institute within the Netherlands, bringing F&G nearer to commercializing the know-how.
The BargeRack, a modular resolution that permits wind turbine set up vessels (WTIV) to raise feeder barges for lifting offshore wind compoenents in compliance with the U.S. Jones Act, underwent rigorous testing in wave heights as much as 2.5 meters. The outcomes of the testing carefully matched predictions from F&G’s simulations, validating the accuracy of their engineering fashions and the aptitude of the answer, the corporate stated.
“We’re extraordinarily happy by the end result of the mannequin testing,” stated Rick Rogers, Chief Naval Architect at Friede & Goldman. “The BargeRack’s skill to raise the feeder barge within the design wave top whereas holding the turbine parts properly inside the producer’s acceleration limits is a testomony to the progressive design and engineering that went into its growth.”
The BargeRack know-how beforehand acquired approval in precept (AIP) from each ABS and DNV classification societies.
“We’re excited to be one step nearer to bringing this progressive resolution to the market,” stated Todd Allen, Director – Renewables at Friede & Goldman. “The success of the mannequin testing reaffirms the numerous profit this know-how can supply the offshore vitality business. The F&G group has labored carefully with business suppliers and fabricators to refine and prepared the know-how for deployment.”
F&G stated it’s now working with vessel house owners to engineer the BargeRack retrofit onto present vessels and incorporate its capabilities into next-generation WTIVs.
