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Precast concrete floating platform to support off-shore deep sea wind turbines
A new system including the design of the platform and erection process has been developed to produce economical and high-reliable floating support to offshore wind turbines in deep sea waters. A prestressed concrete structure built in a dry-dock, which includes both the floater and the tower is towed to the final position, where it is erected in a simple operation. The nacelle and the turbine can be placed without using a high crane.
- Technical co-operation
- License agreement
Measuring technique for reducing the number of voltage sensors in a modular multilevel converter
Using this measuring technique, each voltage sensor is able to measure the capacitor voltages of multiple Sub-Modules (SMs) of a Modular Multilevel Converter (MMC). The proposed technique highly reduces the number of voltage sensors used in MMCs, reducing the costs and complexity of the data acquisition system.
- License agreement
- Technical co-operation
New bio-based insulation material from vegetal pith and natural binders
Rigid insulation boards made from the pith-rich plants (such as corn, sunflower, miscanthos, elderberry) bonded with a small amount of a natural binder. This material can also incorporate different repellents, fungicides and/or flame retardant products to improve their performance. A wide range of materials can be developed to respond to different requirements.