MARLIN Modular Floating Platform for Offshore Wind: Concept Assessment

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The University of Sunderland will:- Work to develop ideas and basic concepts of modules and attachment systems into concept design in 3D CAD formats.- Lead the 'Design for Manufacture' activities which will include the mechanical, fluid handling, and electrical systems as integral systems within 'Active' modules and 'Fixed Mass' modules.- Carry out a detailed literature survey into the control and monitoring of subsea equipment including specific aspects of buoyancy control, orientation and connection conditions control.- Support and inform the AFRC (University of Strathclyde) modelling simulations to select suitable materials for enhanced strength, durability and cost performance.- Work with NAOME (University of Strathclyde), Frontier Technical and AFRC to install suitable instrumentation into Wave Tank test models.- Attend weekly telecalls and quarterly consortium participant meetings. Plans will be refined and adjusted if necessary as the results of the research and testing develops.- Build scale models for tank test. - Provide materials selection and associated environmental impact studies.- Support AFRC in developing load distribution concepts for the mounting of a 5MW NREL 'standard wind turbine' onto the floating structure and practical 'manufacturable' design. - Provide input to support the design and build of a 4 quarter scale fully functioning models for demonstration in the Port of Sunderland Docks and in the open sea.- Conduct appropriate mechanical tests on representative samples to provide data for subsequent modelling.