KR20220058426A - Floating offshore structures and floating offshore power plant having the same - Google Patents

Abstract

A floating offshore structure of the present invention includes: a plurality of columns; a plurality of pontoons installed at the bottom of each of the columns; and a plurality of dampers connected to each of the pontoons, wherein a polygonal shape is formed by an imaginary line connecting the columns, the pontoons are installed inside the polygonal shape, and the damper may have an extended shape extending from the pontoons. One objective of the present invention is to provide the floating offshore structure that can be installed regardless of the water depth and the floating offshore power plant having the same.

Description

Floating offshore structure and floating offshore power generation device having the same

The present invention relates to a floating offshore structure and a floating offshore power generation device having the same.

As problems such as environmental regulations and uncertainties in the supply and demand of fossil fuels due to global warming have emerged, wind power generation, which is one of the new and renewable energy production systems, is attracting attention.

A wind power generator is a device that is installed on land or at sea to convert wind energy into electrical energy to produce electricity.

Wind power generators have been mainly installed on land, but offshore installations are gradually increasing. For wind power generation, offshore wind quality is generally better than onshore, and it has the advantage of being able to respond more easily to the problem of blade noise. In particular, in order to secure economic feasibility, it is required to secure a large-scale complex, but it is difficult to provide such a complex on land.

A structure for installing a wind power generator on the sea can be largely divided into a fixed type and a floating type. As on land, the fixed structure is directly fixed to the seabed and responds to environmental loads through structural deformation. It is a method of overcoming environmental loads with force.

Until recently, offshore wind turbines were stationary and mainly installed in shallow waters. However, the fixed structure provides favorable power generation conditions because the structure is fixed to the sea floor, but as the depth of the water increases, the size of the structure becomes too large and it becomes difficult to avoid the risk of fatigue failure. In addition, there is a problem in that the cost of manufacturing and installing the structure increases astronomically according to the trend of the size of the wind power generator.

In addition, since the wind becomes stronger and more constant as it moves away from the land, power generation efficiency can be increased. Accordingly, the necessity of developing wind power generation is being raised even in deep waters farther away from the coast. Therefore, many studies have been conducted on offshore wind power generators using a floating structure that is not limited by the size of the structure even if the water depth increases.

The present invention was created to improve the prior art, and one object of the present invention is to provide a floating offshore structure that can be installed regardless of water depth, and a floating offshore power generation device having the same.

A floating offshore structure according to an aspect of the present invention includes a plurality of columns; a plurality of pontoons installed at the lower end of each of the columns; and a plurality of dampers connected to each of the pontoons and having a shape extended from the pontoons, wherein a polygonal shape is formed by an imaginary line connecting the columns, and the pontoons are inside the polygonal shape. installed, the dampers may extend from the pontoons to have an expanded shape.

Specifically, the pontoons may have a shape extending inwardly of the polygonal shape.

Specifically, the protruding length of the pontoons may be less than or equal to the thickness of the fender used when berthing the quay wall of the columns.

Specifically, a region adjacent to the center column of the pontoons may have a polygonal or arc shape, and the damper may have a polygonal or arc shape depending on the shape of the pontoons.

Specifically, a center column disposed inside the polygonal shape formed by the columns and supporting the power generation structure provided thereon; and a main pontoon installed at the lower end of the center column.

Specifically, the damper may be disposed in a direction adjacent to the main pontoon in the pontoons.

Specifically, the columns may have a circular or polygonal cross-section parallel to the sea level.

Floating offshore power generation device according to an aspect of the present invention is the above-described floating offshore structure; and a power generation structure installed on the floating offshore structure.

The floating offshore structure and the floating offshore power generation device according to the present invention are not affected by the water depth of the installation site, and can be installed.

1 is a view for explaining a floating offshore power generation device having a floating offshore structure according to an embodiment of the present invention.
2 is a perspective view for explaining the floating offshore structure (FOS) shown in FIG.
3 is a perspective view illustrating a first column and a first pontoon of FIG. 2 .
FIG. 4 is a perspective view illustrating second and third columns and second and third pontoons of FIG. 2 .
5 is a perspective view for explaining a column and a pontoon of a floating offshore structure according to another embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 6 is a plan view of the column and pontoon shown in FIG. 5 .
7 is an exploded perspective view illustrating the damper shown in FIG. 5 .
8 is a perspective view for explaining a floating offshore structure according to another embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 9 is a perspective view for explaining the first column shown in FIG. 8 .
10 is a perspective view for explaining a floating offshore structure according to another embodiment of the present invention.
11 is an exploded perspective view of the floating offshore structure shown in FIG.
12 is a side conceptual view for explaining a floating offshore structure according to another embodiment of the present invention.
13 is a plan view of the floating offshore structure shown in FIG. 12 .
14 and 15 are perspective views for explaining a floating offshore structure according to another embodiment of the present invention.
16 and 18 are perspective views for explaining a floating offshore structure according to another embodiment of the present invention, FIG. 17 is an exploded perspective view of the floating offshore structure shown in FIG. 16, and FIG. 19 is in FIG. It is an exploded perspective view of the illustrated floating offshore structure.
20, 22, and 24 to 27 are perspective views for explaining a floating offshore structure according to still other embodiments of the invention, and FIG. 21 is a bottom view of the floating offshore structure shown in FIG. 20, 23 is a bottom view of the floating offshore structure shown in FIG. 22 .
28 and 29 are perspective views for explaining a floating offshore structure according to another embodiment of the present invention.
30 and 31 are perspective views for explaining a floating offshore structure according to another embodiment of the present invention.
32 is a perspective view for explaining a floating offshore structure according to another embodiment of the present invention.
33 is a perspective view for explaining a floating offshore structure according to another embodiment of the present invention.
34 is a plan view of the floating offshore structure shown in FIG. 33 .
35 is a perspective view for explaining a floating offshore structure according to another embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 36 is a plan view of the floating offshore structure shown in FIG. 35 .
37 is a perspective view for explaining a floating offshore structure according to another embodiment of the present invention.
38 is a plan view of the floating offshore structure shown in FIG. 37 .
39 is a perspective view for explaining a floating offshore structure according to another embodiment of the present invention.
40 is a plan view of the floating offshore structure shown in FIG. 39 .

The objects, specific advantages and novel features of the present invention will become more apparent from the following detailed description and preferred embodiments taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. In the present specification, in adding reference numbers to the components of each drawing, it should be noted that only the same components are given the same number as possible even though they are indicated on different drawings. In addition, in describing the present invention, if it is determined that a detailed description of a related known technology may unnecessarily obscure the gist of the present invention, the detailed description thereof will be omitted.

Hereinafter, preferred embodiments according to the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

1 is a view for explaining a floating offshore power generation device having a floating offshore structure according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 1 , the floating offshore power generation device may include a floating offshore structure (FOS) and a power generation structure (PGS).

The floating offshore structure FOS may be a structure supporting the power generation structure PGS. The floating offshore structure FOS may include a plurality of columns 100 , a plurality of pontoons 200 , and a plurality of braces 300 .

The plurality of columns 100 is a vertical structure of the floating offshore structure (FOS), and the plurality of pontoons 200 may be a buoyancy body that imparts buoyancy to the floating offshore structure (FOS), and a plurality of braces ( 300 may improve the structural stability of the floating offshore structure (FOS) by connecting the plurality of columns 100 and the plurality of pontoons 200 .

The power generation structure (PGS) may be installed on the floating offshore structure (FOS). The power generation structure PGS may include a tower TW, a nacelle NC, and a blade BL.

The tower TW may be installed on the floating offshore structure FOS. Here, the tower TW may be installed on one of the plurality of columns 100 of the floating offshore structure FOS. That is, the power generation structure (PGS) may be installed eccentrically on one side of the floating offshore structure (FOS).

The nacelle NC may be installed on the top of the tower TW. The nacelle NC may generate electricity from the rotational force of the blade BL.

The blade BL is rotatably installed in the nacelle NC, and may be rotated by wind power.

Meanwhile, in this embodiment, the power generation structure (PGS) is eccentrically installed on one side of the floating offshore structure (FOS) has been described as an example, but may not be limited thereto. For example, the power generation structure may be installed in the center of the floating offshore structure (FOS).

Figure 2 is a perspective view for explaining the floating offshore structure (FOS) shown in Figure 1, Figure 3 is a perspective view for explaining the first column and the first pontoon of Figure 2, Figure 4 is the second and a perspective view for explaining the third columns and the second and third pontoons.

2 to 4, the floating offshore structure (FOS) is a plurality of columns (110, 120, 130), a plurality of pontoons (210, 220, 230) and a plurality of braces (310, 320, 330, 340, 350, 360) may be provided.

The plurality of columns 110 , 120 , and 130 may support upper structures, for example, the power generation structure PGS. The floating offshore structure FOS may have a polygonal shape by virtual lines connecting the plurality of columns 110 , 120 , and 130 . That is, the columns 110 , 120 , and 130 may be disposed at vertices of a polygonal shape.

The plurality of columns 110 , 120 , and 130 may include first to third columns 110 , 120 , and 130 . Meanwhile, in the present embodiment, it has been described that the floating offshore structure FOS includes three columns 110 , 120 , and 130 as an example, but is not limited thereto. For example, a floating offshore structure (FOS) may include four or more columns.

A cross section parallel to the sea level of the first to third columns 110 , 120 , 130 has a polygonal shape, and the first to third columns 110 , 120 , 130 have the same cross-section or different cross-sections can For example, the cross section parallel to the sea level of the first column 110 may have a hexagonal shape in which regions adjacent to two opposite vertices of a rectangle are chamfered. Here, the chamfered area of the first column 110 may be disposed toward the outside of the floating offshore structure FOS. The chamfered region of the first column 110 may be disposed to face the outside of the polygonal shape formed by the plurality of columns 110 , 120 , and 130 .

In addition, cross-sections parallel to the sea level of the second column 120 and the third column 130 may have a rectangular shape. A cross-sectional area parallel to the sea level of the first column 110 may be greater than a cross-sectional area parallel to the sea level of each of the second column 120 and the third column 130 .

Meanwhile, in the present embodiment, it has been described that the cross-sections parallel to the sea level of the first to third columns 110 , 120 , and 130 have a polygonal shape as an example, but the present invention is not limited thereto. For example, in the cross section parallel to the sea level of the first to third columns 110 , 120 , 130 , a portion in contact with the plurality of pontoons 210 , 220 , 230 is a straight line, and the other areas have a curved shape. may have In addition, a cross section parallel to the sea level of the first to third columns 110 , 120 , 130 has a shape in which a part of a circle is cut in a straight line, and the pontoons 210 , 220 , 230 are installed in the cut area. can be

The plurality of pontoons 210 , 220 , and 230 may include first to third pontoons 210 , 220 , 230 . The first to third pontoons 210 , 220 , and 230 may be installed at lower ends of the first to third columns 110 , 120 , and 130 . Here, the first to third pontoons 210 , 220 , and 230 may be installed inside the polygonal shape formed by the first to third columns 110 , 120 , and 130 .

In addition, the size of the first pontoon 210 may be larger than the size of the second pontoon 220 and the third pontoon 230 . Accordingly, the buoyancy provided by the first pontoon 210 may be greater than the buoyancy provided by each of the second pontoon 220 and the third pontoon 230 .

Cross-sections parallel to the sea level of the first to third pontoons 210 , 220 , and 230 may have a polygonal shape, and may have the same cross-section or different cross-sections. For example, a cross-section parallel to the sea level of the first pontoon 210 may have a hexagonal shape in which an area adjacent to two vertices of a rectangle spaced apart from the first column 110 is chamfered. In addition, the cross-sections of the second pontoon 220 and the third pontoon 230 have at least one of the two vertices of the rectangle disposed spaced apart from the second column 120 and the third column 130 to form a chamfered rectangle. may have a shape. The chamfered region in the cross-section of the first to third pontoons 210 , 220 , 230 may have a straight line or a rounded curved shape.

The chamfered regions of the first to third pontoons 210 , 220 , and 230 may be disposed to face the inside of the polygonal shape formed by the plurality of columns 110 , 120 , and 130 .

The first to third pontoons 210 , 220 , 230 may include hollow portions 210 , 220 , 230 . The hollow part HP is formed in a direction perpendicular to the sea level, and it is possible to prevent damage to the first to third columns 110 , 120 , and 130 by waves.

The plurality of braces 310 , 320 , 330 , 340 , 350 , and 360 may include upper braces 310 , 320 , 330 and lower braces 340 , 350 , 360 .

The upper braces 310 , 320 , and 330 may include first to third upper braces 310 , 320 , and 330 . The first upper brace 310 may connect the upper end of the first column 110 and the upper end of the second column 120 . The second upper brace 320 may connect the upper end of the first column 110 and the upper end of the third column 130 . The third upper brace 330 may connect the first upper brace 310 and the second upper brace 320 . Here, the third upper brace 330 may connect regions adjacent to the second column 120 and the third column 130 of the first upper brace 310 and the second upper brace 320 .

The lower braces 340 , 350 , 360 include a first lower brace 340 connecting the first pontoon 210 and the second pontoon 220 , and the first pontoon 210 and the third pontoon 230 . It may include a second lower brace 350 that connects, and a third lower brace 360 that connects the lower portions of the second column 120 and the third column 130 . The third lower brace 360 may be connected to the first lower brace 340 and the second lower brace 350 .

The length of the first lower brace 340 may be smaller than the length of the first upper brace 310 . The first upper brace 310 connects the upper portions of the first column 110 and the second column 120 , but the first lower brace 340 connects the first pontoon 210 and the second pontoon 220 . because it connects.

The length of the second lower brace 350 may be smaller than the length of the second upper brace 320 . The second upper brace 320 connects the upper portions of the first column 110 and the third column 130 , but the second lower brace 350 connects the first pontoon 210 and the third pontoon 230 . because it connects.

The length of the third lower brace 360 may be greater than the length of the third upper brace 330 . This means that the third upper brace 360 connects the regions adjacent to the second column 120 and the third column 130 of the first upper brace 310 and the second upper brace 320, but the third lower brace ( This is because 360 connects the lower portion of the second column 120 and the lower portion of the third column 130 .

Meanwhile, a tower of the power generation structure (PGS) may be installed on the first column 110 . That is, the power generation structure (PGS) may be installed eccentrically on one side of the floating offshore structure (FOS). This is because, since the cross-sectional area of the first column 110 is the largest, the installation space of the power generation structure PGS can be sufficiently secured. In addition, since the buoyancy of the first pontoon 210 installed in the first column 110 is the greatest, even when the power generation structure PGS is installed on the first column 110, the stability of the power generation structure PGS is improved because it can be done

Meanwhile, in the present embodiment, it has been described that the power generation structure (PGS) is installed on the first column 110 of the floating offshore structure (FOS) as an example, but may not be limited thereto. For example, the power generation structure may be installed in the center of the floating offshore structure (FOS).

In the floating offshore structure (FOS) as described above, the first to third pontoons (210, 220, 230) to be installed on the inner surface of the lower end of the first to third columns (110, 120, 130) can Therefore, it may be advantageous for berthing of a quay wall of a ship for installing or maintaining a floating offshore structure (FOS) and a power generation structure (PGS).

In addition, since the length of each of the first lower brace 340 and the second lower brace 350 is shorter than the length of each of the first upper brace 310 and the second upper brace 320, the floating offshore structure (FOS) Structural stability can be improved.

5 is a perspective view for explaining a column and a pontoon of a floating offshore structure according to another embodiment of the present invention, FIG. 6 is a plan view of the column and pontoon shown in FIG. 5, and FIG. 7 is the damper shown in FIG. It is an exploded perspective view for explaining.

5 to 7 , the column 100 is a vertical structure of a floating offshore structure (FOS), and a cross section parallel to the sea level of the column 100 may have a polygonal shape.

The pontoon 200 may impart buoyancy to the floating offshore structure FOS. The pontoon 200 may be installed on one side of the lower end of the column 100 .

A cross section parallel to the sea level of the pontoon 200 may have a polygonal shape. For example, a cross-section parallel to the sea level of the pontoon 200 may have a chamfered shape in which an area adjacent to two vertices of a rectangle disposed spaced apart from the column 100 is chamfered.

The pontoon 200 may include a hollow portion HP, and the hollow portion HP may be formed in a direction perpendicular to the sea level to prevent damage to the column 100 due to waves or the like. In addition, a porous damper DP may be disposed in the hollow portion HP. The damper DP may include at least one porous plate DP1 , DP2 , and DP3 having a plurality of through holes TH. For example, the damper DP may include first to third porous plates DP1 , DP2 , and DP3 .

The damper DP can help dissipate the energy of the Floating Offshore Structure (FOS). Accordingly, the damper DP may reduce the vertical movement of the floating offshore structure FOS.

Meanwhile, the through holes TH of the porous plates DP1 , DP2 and DP3 adjacent to each other may not overlap. For example, the through holes TH of the first porous plate DP1 and the second porous plate DP2 may not overlap each other. In addition, the through holes TH of the second porous plate DP2 and the third porous plate DP3 may not overlap each other in a plan view. In addition, the through-holes TH of the first porous plate DP1 and the third porous plate DP3 may overlap each other in a plan view.

Also, the through holes TH of the porous plates DP1 , DP2 and DP3 adjacent to each other may overlap. For example, the through holes TH of the first to third porous plates DP1 , DP2 , and DP3 may overlap each other on a plane view.

Figure 8 is a perspective view for explaining a floating offshore structure according to another embodiment of the present invention, Figure 9 is a perspective view for explaining the first column shown in Figure 8.

8 and 9, the floating offshore structure (FOS) is a plurality of columns (110, 120, 130), a plurality of pontoons (210, 220, 230, 240, 250) and a plurality of braces ( 310, 320) may be provided.

The plurality of columns 110 , 120 , and 130 may support upper structures, for example, the power generation structure PGS. The floating offshore structure FOS may have a polygonal shape by virtual lines connecting the plurality of columns 110 , 120 , and 130 . That is, the columns 110 , 120 , and 130 may be disposed at vertices of a polygonal shape.

The plurality of columns 110 , 120 , and 130 may include first to third columns 110 , 120 , and 130 .

A cross section parallel to the sea level of the first to third columns 110 , 120 , 130 has a polygonal shape, and the first to third columns 110 , 120 , 130 have the same cross-section or different cross-sections can For example, the cross section parallel to the sea level of the first column 110 may have a pentagonal shape in which regions adjacent to two opposite vertices of a rectangle are chamfered and the chamfered lines are connected. Cross-sections parallel to the sea level of the second column 120 and the third column 130 may have a rectangular shape. Here, the chamfered portion of the first column 110 may be disposed toward the inside of the floating offshore structure (FOS). In addition, the cross-sectional area of the first column 110 may be larger than the cross-sectional area of each of the second column 120 and the third column 130 .

The plurality of pontoons 210 , 220 , 230 , 240 , and 250 may include first to third pontoons 210 , 220 , 230 and first and second extension pontoons 240 and 250 . . The first pontoon 210 may have a shape connecting the lower ends of the first column 110 and the second column 120 . Here, the first pontoon 210 may be connected to one of the chamfered regions of the first column 110 . The second pontoon 220 may have a shape connecting the first column 110 and the third column 130 . Here, the second pontoon 220 may be connected to the other one of the chamfered regions of the first column 110 . The third pontoon 230 may have a shape connecting the lower ends of the second column 120 and the third column 130 . That is, the first to third pontoons 210 , 220 , and 230 may be disposed to correspond to polygonal-shaped lines formed by the first to third columns 110 , 120 , and 130 .

In the floating offshore structure (FOS), the first extension pontoon 240 may be installed on the outer surface of the lower end of the second column 120 . In the floating offshore structure (FOS), the second extension pontoon 250 may be installed on the outer surface of the lower end of the third column 130 . Here, the first extension pontoon 240 may have a shape extending parallel to the first pontoon 210 , and the second extension pontoon 250 may have a shape extending parallel to the second pontoon 220 . Accordingly, the first to third pontoons 210 , 220 , and 230 and the first and second extension pontoons 240 and 250 may form an A-shape as a whole.

The plurality of braces 310 and 320 may include a first brace 310 and a second brace 320 . The first brace 310 connects the upper end of the first column 110 and the upper end of the second column 120 , and the second brace 320 is the upper end of the first column 110 and the third column 130 . can be connected to the top of

The floating offshore structure FOS according to the present embodiment may have higher buoyancy than the floating offshore structure in which pontoons are disposed only in the vicinity of the first to third columns 110 , 120 and 130 . Accordingly, the floating stability of the floating offshore structure (FOS) can be improved.

10 is a perspective view illustrating a floating offshore structure according to another embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 11 is an exploded perspective view of the floating offshore structure shown in FIG. 10 .

10 and 11 , the floating offshore structure FOS may include a plurality of columns 160 , 170 , 180 , 190 and a plurality of pontoons 260 and 270 .

Floating offshore structure (FOS) according to this embodiment is provided with four columns (160, 170, 180, 190), the tower (TW) between the four columns (160, 170, 180, 190) It may have an arranged structure. That is, in the floating offshore structure FOS, the tower TW is disposed in the center, and the columns 160 , 170 , 180 , 190 may be disposed on the periphery of the tower TW.

The nacelle NC and the blade BL of the power generation structure PGS may be installed on the tower TW. The height of the tower TW may be equal to or greater than the height of the columns 160 , 170 , 180 , and 190 .

The columns 160 , 170 , 180 , and 190 may include first to fourth columns 160 , 170 , 180 , and 190 . The first to fourth columns 160 , 170 , 180 , and 190 may have the same height.

A cross section parallel to the sea level of the tower TW and the first to fourth columns 160 , 170 , 180 , 190 may have a polygonal shape, for example, a quadrangular shape. The columns 160 , 170 , 180 , and 190 having a rectangular cross section parallel to the sea level may be easily manufactured compared to columns having a circular cross section parallel to the sea level.

The plurality of pontoons 260 and 270 may include a main pontoon 260 and a plurality of auxiliary pontoons 270 .

The main pontoon 260 may include a central portion 261 having a rectangular cross section parallel to the sea level, and a plurality of wing portions 265 extending from each side of the central portion 261 .

A tower TW may be installed in the central portion 261 , and the central portion 261 may support the tower 151 . The wing parts 265 have a quadrangular cross-section parallel to the sea level, and a length of a side of each of the wing parts 265 in contact with the central portion 261 may be greater than a length of a side spaced apart from the central portion 261 . In FIGS. 10 and 11 , the central portion 261 and the wing portions 265 are integrally formed as an example, but the present invention is not limited thereto. For example, the central portion 261 and the wing portions 265 may have a structure in which they are separately manufactured and coupled.

The auxiliary pontoons 270 have a rectangular cross section parallel to the sea level, and each of the auxiliary pontoons 270 may be installed in contact with a side spaced apart from the center 261 of the wing parts 265 . The first to fourth columns 160 , 170 , 180 , and 190 may be installed on each of the auxiliary pontoons 270 .

In the present embodiment, a structure in which the main pontoon 260 and the auxiliary pontoons 270 are separated has been described as an example, but the present invention is not limited thereto. For example, the main pontoon 260 and the auxiliary pontoons 270 may be integrally manufactured.

In addition, although it has been described as an example that four columns 160 , 170 , 180 , 190 and four auxiliary pontoons 270 are provided in this embodiment, the present invention is not limited thereto. For example, each of the columns 160 , 170 , 180 , 190 and the auxiliary pontoons 270 may be provided in five or more. In this case, the central portion 261 of the main pontoon 260 has a polygonal shape corresponding to the number of columns 160 , 170 , 180 , 190 and the auxiliary pontoons 270 , and the wings 265 are the columns. (160, 170, 180, 190) and the number corresponding to the number of auxiliary pontoons 270 may be provided.

The floating offshore structure (FOS) as described above blocks the tower (TW), the first to fourth columns ( 160 , 170 , 180 , 190 ), the main pontoon 260 and the auxiliary pontoons 270 to separate them. can be produced with Accordingly, each block can be transported to the installation location of the floating offshore structure (FOS) to facilitate installation.

12 is a side conceptual view for explaining a floating offshore structure according to another embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 13 is a plan view of the floating offshore structure shown in FIG. 12 .

12 and 13 , the floating offshore structure FOS may include a plurality of columns 160 , 170 , 180 and a plurality of horizontal stiffeners 410 , 420 , 430 .

The plurality of columns 160 , 170 , and 180 may support upper structures, for example, the power generation structure PGS. In the present embodiment, the columns 160 , 170 , and 180 may include first to third columns 160 , 170 , and 180 .

In the floating offshore structure FOS, the tower TW may be disposed in the center, and the first to third columns 160 , 170 , and 180 may be disposed around the tower TW.

Cross sections parallel to the sea level of the tower TW and the first to third columns 160 , 170 , and 180 may have various shapes. For example, a cross section parallel to the sea level of the tower TW and the first to third columns 160 , 170 , and 180 may have a circular or polygonal shape.

The plurality of horizontal reinforcement members 410 , 420 , and 430 may serve as a brace connecting the tower TW and the first to third columns 160 , 170 , and 180 .

The plurality of horizontal reinforcement members 410 , 420 , and 430 may include first to third horizontal reinforcement members 410 , 420 , and 430 . One end of each of the first to third horizontal stiffeners 410, 420, 430 is connected to the upper end of the tower TW, and the other end of each of the first to third horizontal stiffeners 410, 420, 430 is a first to the third columns 160 , 170 , and 180 may be connected to the upper ends.

The first to third horizontal reinforcement members 410 , 420 , and 430 may have a structure in which length adjustment is possible. For example, the first to third horizontal reinforcement members 410 , 420 , and 430 may be implemented in a telescopic structure.

The floating offshore structure (FOS) according to the present embodiment as described above has a structure in which the first to third horizontal stiffeners 410, 420, and 430 have an adjustable length, so that the first to third columns are The position of (160, 170, 180) can be adjusted. Therefore, after the floating offshore structure (FOS) is manufactured in a narrow space, the floating offshore structure (FOS) is installed on the sea, and the first to third horizontal stiffeners (410, 420, 430) are used to form the first It is possible to adjust the positions of the to third columns 160 , 170 , and 180 .

In addition, the floating offshore structure (FOS) according to this embodiment can be installed in the sea of various depths because the positions of the first to third columns 160, 170, 180 can be adjusted, and various types of towers ( TW) can be installed.

14 and 15 are perspective views for explaining a floating offshore structure according to another embodiment of the present invention.

14 and 15 , the floating offshore structure FOS includes a plurality of columns 160 , 170 , 180 , a structural reinforcement member 500 and a plurality of braces 310 , 320 , 330 , 340 , 350 . , 360) may be included. In addition, as shown in FIG. 15 , the floating offshore structure FOS may further include a plurality of pontoons 210 , 220 , 230 .

The plurality of columns 160 , 170 , and 180 may support upper structures, for example, the power generation structure PGS. The plurality of columns 160 , 170 , and 180 may include first to third columns 160 , 170 , and 180 . A cross section parallel to the sea level of the tower TW and the first to third columns 160 , 170 , and 180 may have a circular shape.

The position of the top of the tower (TW) is higher than the position of the top of the columns (160, 170, 180), the position of the bottom of the tower (TW) is lower than the position of the top of the columns (160, 170, 180), the columns ( 160, 170, 180) may be higher than the lower position.

The columns 160 , 170 , and 180 may include first to third columns 160 , 170 , and 180 . The first to third columns 160 , 170 , and 180 may have the same height.

The structural reinforcement member 500 may extend from a lower portion of the tower TW. The structural reinforcement member 500 extends from the lower end of the tower TW to connect the tower TW and the first to third columns 160 , 170 , 180 with braces 310 , 320 , 330 , 340 , 350 . , 360) can be provided.

A plurality of braces (310, 320, 330, 340, 350, 360) is the first to third upper braces (310, 320, 330) and the first to third lower braces (340, 350, 360) may include

The first to third upper braces 310 , 320 , and 330 may connect the lower end of the tower TW and the upper end of the first to third columns 160 , 170 , and 180 . For example, the first upper brace 310 may connect the lower end of the tower TW and the upper end of the first column 160 . The second upper brace 320 may connect the lower end of the tower TW and the upper end of the second column 170 . The third upper brace 330 may connect the lower end of the tower TW and the upper end of the third column 180 .

The first to third lower braces 340 , 350 , and 360 may connect the structural reinforcement member 500 and the lower ends of the first to third columns 160 , 170 , and 180 . For example, the first lower brace 340 may connect the structural reinforcement member 500 and the lower end of the first column 160 . The second lower brace 350 may connect the structural reinforcement member 500 and the lower end of the second column 170 . The third lower brace 360 may connect the structural reinforcement member 500 and the lower end of the third column 180 .

In the floating offshore structure FOS shown in FIG. 15 , the plurality of pontoons 210 , 220 , 230 includes first to third pontoons 210 , 220 , 230 , and first to third pontoons. Each of the columns 210 , 220 , and 230 may be installed inside the lower ends of the first to third columns 160 , 170 , and 180 . Here, the first to third lower braces 340 , 350 and 360 are not directly connected to the lower ends of the first to third columns 160 , 170 , 180 , but the first to third pontoons 210 and 220 . , 230 and the structural reinforcement member 500 may be connected.

Each of the first to third pontoons 210 , 220 , and 230 may include a hollow portion HP. The hollow part HP is formed in a direction perpendicular to the sea level, and it is possible to prevent damage to the first to third columns 160 , 170 , 180 by waves or the like.

The floating offshore structure (FOS) as described above includes the structural reinforcement member 500 , thereby connecting the tower TW and the first to third columns 160 , 170 , 180 with braces 310 and 320 . , 330, 340, 350, 360), in particular, it is possible to easily secure the installation space of the first to third lower braces (340, 350, 360).

16 and 18 are perspective views for explaining a floating offshore structure according to still other embodiments of the present invention, FIG. 17 is an exploded perspective view of the floating offshore structure shown in FIG. 16, and FIG. 19 is in FIG. It is an exploded perspective view of the illustrated floating offshore structure.

16 to 19 , the floating offshore structure (FOS) includes a plurality of columns 160 , 170 , 180 , a structural reinforcement member 500 , and a plurality of braces 310 , 320 , 330 , 340 , and 350 . , 360 , 370 , 380 , 390 and a plurality of pontoons 210 , 220 , 230 may be included.

The plurality of columns 160 , 170 , and 180 may support upper structures, for example, the power generation structure PGS.

In the floating offshore structure FOS, the tower TW is disposed in the center, and the columns 160 , 170 , and 180 may be disposed on the periphery of the tower TW.

A power generation structure (PGS) may be installed on the tower (TW).

The height of the top of the tower (TW) is higher than the height of the top of the columns (160, 170, 180), the height of the bottom of the tower (TW) is lower than the height of the top of the columns (160, 170, 180), the columns (160, 170, 180) may be higher than the height of the bottom.

The tower TW may include a first tower part TW1 and a second tower part TW2. The first tower part TW1 may be disposed under the second elliptical part 152 , and the second tower part TW2 may be disposed above the first tower part TW1 . The position of the upper part of the first tower part TW1 may be substantially the same as the position of the upper part of the columns 160 , 170 , and 180 . In addition, the lower end of the first tower portion TW1 may be located at a higher position than the lower end of the columns 160 , 170 , and 180 .

Cross-sections parallel to the sea level of the first tower part TW1 and the second tower part TW2 may have a circular shape.

The columns 160 , 170 , and 180 may include first to third columns 160 , 170 , and 180 . The first to third columns 160 , 170 , and 180 may have the same height. Cross-sections parallel to the sea level of the first to third columns 160 , 170 , and 180 may have a circular shape.

Meanwhile, as shown in FIGS. 18 and 19 , the diameters of the lower ends of the first to third columns 160 , 170 , and 180 are the diameters of the upper ends of the first to third columns 160 , 170 and 180 . can be larger Also, the diameters of the lower ends of the first to third columns 160 , 170 , and 180 may gradually increase toward the bottom. That is, the lower ends of the first to third columns 160 , 170 , and 180 may have a tapered shape.

The structural reinforcing member 500 may extend from a lower portion of the first tower part TW1 . The structural reinforcement member 500 extends from the lower end of the first tower part 110 to connect the first tower part TW1 and the first to third columns 160 , 170 , and 180 with braces 310 and 320 . , 330, 340, 350, 360, 370, 380, 390) may provide an installation space.

A plurality of braces (310, 320, 330, 340, 350, 360, 370, 380, 390) are first to third upper braces (310, 320, 330), and first to third diagonal braces ( 370 , 380 , and 390 , and first to third lower braces 340 , 350 , and 360 may be included.

The first to third upper braces 310 , 320 , and 330 may connect the upper ends of the first to third columns 160 , 170 , 180 and the first tower unit 15 . For example, the first upper brace 310 may connect the upper end of the first column 160 and the first tower part TW1 . The second upper brace 320 may connect the upper end of the second column 170 and the first tower part TW1 . The third upper brace 330 may connect the upper end of the third column 180 and the first tower part TW1 .

The first to third diagonal braces 370 , 380 , and 390 may connect the lower ends of the first to third columns 160 , 170 , and 180 and the first tower part TW1 . For example, the first diagonal brace 370 may connect the lower end of the first column 160 and the first tower part TW1 . The second diagonal brace 380 may connect the lower end of the second column 170 and the first tower part TW1 . The third diagonal brace 390 may connect the lower end of the third column 180 and the first tower part TW1 .

The first to third lower braces 340 , 350 , and 360 may connect the structural reinforcement member 500 and the lower ends of the first to third columns 160 , 170 , and 180 . For example, the first lower brace 340 may connect the structural reinforcement member 500 and the lower end of the first column 160 . The second lower brace 350 may connect the structural reinforcement member 500 and the lower end of the second column 170 . The third lower brace 360 may connect the structural reinforcement member 500 and the lower end of the third column 180 .

In the floating offshore structure (FOS) shown in FIGS. 16 to 19 , the first to third upper braces 310 , 320 , 330 and the first to third lower braces 340 , 350 and 360 are at sea level. It is installed parallel to, and the first to third diagonal braces (370, 380, 390) may be installed to be inclined to the sea level. That is, in the floating offshore structure (FOS) shown in FIGS. 16 to 19 , first to third upper braces 310 , 320 , 330 , and first to third diagonal braces 370 , 380 , 390 . and the first to third lower braces 340 , 450 , and 360 may complete a trust structure.

The plurality of pontoons 210 , 220 , and 230 may include first to third pontoons 210 , 220 , 230 . Each of the first to third pontoons 210 , 220 , and 230 may be installed under the first to third columns 160 , 170 , 180 . A cross section parallel to the sea level of the first to third pontoons 210 , 220 , 230 may have a circular shape.

A diameter of the first to third pontoons 210 , 220 , and 230 may be the same as a diameter of a lower end of the first to third columns 160 , 170 , 180 . For example, as shown in FIGS. 16 and 17 , the diameters of the first to third pontoons 210 , 220 and 230 are the same as the diameters of the first to third columns 160 , 170 , and 180 . can do. In addition, as shown in FIGS. 18 and 19 , the diameters of the first to third pontoons 210 , 220 and 230 may be the same as the diameters of the lower ends of the first to third columns 160 , 170 , 180 . can That is, the diameters of the first to third pontoons 210 , 220 , and 230 may be larger than the diameters of the upper ends of the first to third columns 160 , 170 , and 180 .

Floating offshore structure (FOS) according to this embodiment is a tower (TW), first to third columns (160, 170, 180) and a plurality of braces (310, 320, 330, 340, 350, 360, 370 , 380 , and 390 may be manufactured as one block, and the tower TW and each of the first to third pontoons 210 , 220 , and 230 may be manufactured as separate blocks. That is, the floating offshore structure (FOS) of the present embodiment may be easily separated and manufactured by blocking each structure.

20, 22, and 24 to 27 are perspective views for explaining a floating offshore structure according to still other embodiments of the present invention, and FIG. 21 is a bottom view of the floating offshore structure shown in FIG. 20, 23 is a bottom view of the floating offshore structure shown in FIG. 22 .

20 to 27, the floating offshore structure (FOS) is a tower (TW), a plurality of columns (160, 170, 180), a plurality of pontoons (260, 270) and a plurality of horizontal stiffeners ( 410, 420, 430).

The plurality of columns 160 , 170 , and 180 may support upper structures, for example, the power generation structure PGS. The plurality of columns 160 , 170 , and 180 may include first to third columns 160 , 170 , and 180 .

The nacelle NC and the blade BL of the power generation structure PGS may be installed on the tower TW.

The height of the top of the tower TW is higher than the height of the top of the columns 160 , 170 , and 180 , and the height of the bottom of the tower TW may be substantially the same as or higher than the height of the bottom of the columns 160 , 170 , 180 . A cross section parallel to the sea level of the tower TW may have a circular shape.

The columns 160 , 170 , and 180 may include first to third columns 160 , 170 , and 180 . The first to third columns 160 , 170 , and 180 may have the same height.

Cross-sections parallel to the sea level of the first to third columns 160 , 170 , and 180 may have a polygonal shape. For example, as shown in FIGS. 20 to 23 , cross-sections parallel to the sea level of the first to third columns 160 , 170 , and 180 may have a rectangular shape.

Also, as shown in FIGS. 24 to 27 , cross-sections parallel to the sea level of the first to third columns 160 , 170 , and 180 may have a hexagonal shape. Here, the width of the area adjacent to the tower TW of the first to third columns 160 , 170 and 180 is an area spaced apart from the tower TW of the first to third columns 160 , 170 and 180 . may be larger than the width of

The plurality of pontoons 260 and 270 may include auxiliary pontoons 270 installed inside the lower ends of the first to third columns 160 , 170 and 180 . Here, the auxiliary pontoons 270 may have a shape surrounding the remaining three surfaces except for the outer surfaces of the first to third columns 160 , 170 , and 180 . In addition, the auxiliary pontoons 270 may have a trapezoidal or hexagonal shape, and the width of the area adjacent to the first to third columns 160 , 170 , 180 is equal to that of the first to third columns 160 , 170 , 180) may be smaller than the width of the spaced apart region.

In addition, as shown in FIGS. 25 to 27 , the plurality of pontoons 270 may further include a main pontoon 260 installed at the lower end of the tower TW. The main pontoon 260 may be installed to surround the lower end of the tower TW. A cross section parallel to the sea level of the main pontoon 260 may have a shape corresponding to a cross section parallel to the sea level of the tower TW.

For example, when the cross section parallel to the sea level of the tower TW is circular, the cross section parallel to the sea level of the main pontoon 260 may be circular.

The plurality of horizontal stiffeners 410 , 420 , and 430 are installed parallel to the sea level, and may connect the upper ends of the first to third columns 160 , 170 , 180 and the tower TW. That is, the horizontal reinforcement members 410 , 420 , and 430 may serve as a brace connecting the upper ends of the first to third columns 160 , 170 , and 180 and the tower TW.

The plurality of horizontal reinforcement members 410 , 420 , and 430 may include first to third reinforcement members 410 , 420 , and 430 . One end of the first reinforcement 410 may be connected to the tower TW, and the other end of the first reinforcement 410 may be connected to the first column 160 . One end of the second reinforcement 420 may be connected to the tower TW, and the other end of the second reinforcement 420 may be connected to the second column 170 . One end of the third reinforcement 420 may be connected to the tower TW, and the other end of the third reinforcement 420 may be connected to the third column 180 .

Meanwhile, a plurality of braces 300 may be further included in consideration of the structural stability of the floating offshore structure (FOS). The plurality of braces 300 may be installed in various forms.

As shown in FIG. 20 , the braces 300 may connect the lower ends of the first to third columns 160 , 170 , and 180 and a portion of the lower end of the tower TW. In FIG. 20 , the braces 300 may have a shape extending in a direction inclined to the sea level.

Also, as shown in FIGS. 22 and 27 , some of the braces 300 may connect each of the auxiliary pontoons 270 . Others of the braces 300 may horizontally connect the auxiliary pontoons 270 and the tower TW, or the auxiliary pontoons 270 and the main pontoon 260 to the sea level. Another part of the braces 300 may be inclined to connect the auxiliary pontoons 270 and the tower TW to the sea level. The rest of the braces 300 may be inclinedly connected to the first to third columns 160 , 170 , 180 and the auxiliary pontoons 270 , respectively.

Also, as shown in FIG. 26 , some of the braces 300 may connect each of the pontoons 270 . Others of the braces 300 may horizontally connect the auxiliary pontoons 270 and the tower TW, or the auxiliary pontoons 270 and the main pontoon 260 to the sea level. Another part of the braces 300 may be inclined to connect the auxiliary pontoons 260 and the tower TW to the sea level.

28 and 29 are perspective views for explaining a floating offshore structure according to another embodiment of the present invention.

28 and 29, the floating offshore structure (FOS) is a tower (TW), a plurality of columns (160, 170, 180, CC), a plurality of pontoons (260, 270) and a plurality of horizontal reinforcement may include 410 , 420 , 430 .

The plurality of columns 160 , 170 , 180 , and CC may support upper structures, for example, the power generation structure PGS. The plurality of columns 160 , 170 , 180 and CC may include first to third columns 160 , 170 , 180 and a center column CC .

The first to third columns 160 , 170 , and 180 may be disposed outside the center column CC. For example, the first to third columns 160 , 170 , and 180 may be disposed to correspond to vertices of a polygon, for example, a triangle.

The first to third columns 160 , 170 , and 180 may have the same height. Cross-sections parallel to the sea level of the first to third columns 160 , 170 and 180 may have a circular or polygonal shape. For example, as shown in FIG. 28 , cross-sections parallel to the sea level of the first to third columns 160 , 170 , and 180 may have a hexagonal shape.

Here, the width of the region adjacent to the center column CC of the first to third columns 160 , 170 , and 180 is spaced apart from the center column CC of the first to third columns 160 , 170 , and 180 . It may be larger than the width of the specified area.

The tower TW, the nacelle NC, and the blade BL of the power generation structure PGS may be installed on the center column CC. The height of the center column CC may be equal to or greater than the height of the first to third columns 160 , 170 , and 180 .

The center column CC may be provided inside a polygon formed by the first to third columns 160 , 170 , and 180 . For example, the center column CC may be provided to correspond to the center of a triangle formed by the first to third columns 160 , 170 , and 180 .

The plurality of pontoons 260 and 270 include a main pontoon 260 installed at the lower end of the center column CC, and auxiliary pontoons installed inside the lower ends of the first to third columns 160, 170 and 180. (270).

The main pontoon 260 may be installed to surround the lower end of the center column CC. A cross section parallel to the sea level of the main pontoon 260 may have a shape corresponding to a cross section parallel to the sea level of the center column CC. For example, when the cross section parallel to the sea level of the center column CC is circular, the cross section parallel to the sea level of the main pontoon 260 may be circular.

The auxiliary pontoons 270 may have a shape surrounding the remaining three surfaces except for the outer surfaces of the first to third columns 160 , 170 , and 180 . In addition, the auxiliary pontoons 270 may have a trapezoidal or hexagonal shape, and the width of the area adjacent to the first to third columns 160 , 170 , 180 is equal to that of the first to third columns 160 , 170 , 180) may be smaller than the width of the spaced apart region.

29, the auxiliary pontoons 270 are provided to have a cross-sectional area greater than or equal to the cross-sectional area of the first to third columns 160, 170, 180, and the auxiliary pontoons 270 are first The lower ends of the first to third columns 160 , 170 , and 180 may have a shape protruding outward. Here, the length at which the auxiliary pontoons 270 protrude from the lower portions of the first to third columns 160 , 170 and 180 may be determined in consideration of the thickness of an insect repellent member such as a fender used when docking a quay wall. there is. That is, the protruding length of the auxiliary pontoons 270 may be less than or equal to the thickness of the fender.

The plurality of horizontal stiffeners 410 , 420 , and 430 may be installed parallel to the sea level and connect the upper ends of the first to third columns 160 , 170 , 180 and the upper end of the center column CC. That is, the horizontal reinforcement members 410 , 420 , 430 may serve as a brace 300 connecting the top of the first to third columns 160 , 170 , 180 and the top of the center column CC. there is.

The plurality of horizontal reinforcement members 410 , 420 , and 430 may include first to third reinforcement members 410 , 420 , and 430 . One end of the first reinforcing material 410 may be connected to the upper end of the center column CC, and the other end of the first reinforcing material 410 may be connected to the first column 160 . One end of the second reinforcing member 420 may be connected to the upper end of the center column CC, and the other end of the second reinforcing member 420 may be connected to the second column 170 . One end of the third reinforcing member 420 may be connected to an upper end of the center column CC, and the other end of the third reinforcing member 420 may be connected to the third column 180 .

On the other hand, as shown in Figure 28, the floating offshore structure (FOS) of the present invention may further include a plurality of braces 300 in consideration of structural stability. The plurality of braces 300 may be installed in various forms.

Some of the braces 300 may connect each of the auxiliary pontoons 270 . The rest of the braces 300 may horizontally connect the auxiliary pontoons 270 and the main pontoons 260 to the sea level.

30 and 31 are perspective views for explaining a floating offshore structure according to another embodiment of the present invention.

30 and 31, the floating offshore structure (FOS) is a tower (TW), a plurality of columns (160, 170, 180, CC), a plurality of pontoons (260, 270), a plurality of braces 300 and a plurality of horizontal reinforcement members 410 , 420 , and 430 may be included.

The plurality of columns 160 , 170 , 180 , and CC may support upper structures, for example, the power generation structure PGS. The plurality of columns 160 , 170 , 180 and CC may include first to third columns 160 , 170 , 180 and a center column CC .

The first to third columns 160 , 170 , and 180 may be disposed outside the center column CC. For example, the first to third columns 160 , 170 , and 180 may be disposed to correspond to vertices of a polygon, for example, a triangle.

A width of an area adjacent to the center column CC of the first to third columns 160 , 170 , and 180 is spaced apart from the center column CC of the first to third columns 160 , 170 and 180 . may be larger than the width of The tower TW, the nacelle NC, and the blade BL of the power generation structure PGS may be installed on the center column CC. The height of the center column CC may be equal to or greater than the height of the first to third columns 160 , 170 , and 180 .

The center column CC may be provided inside a polygon formed by the first to third columns 160 , 170 , and 180 . For example, the center column CC may be provided to correspond to the center of a triangle formed by the first to third columns 160 , 170 , and 180 .

The plurality of pontoons 260 and 270 include a main pontoon 260 installed at the lower end of the center column CC, and auxiliary pontoons installed inside the lower ends of the first to third columns 160, 170 and 180. (270).

The main pontoon 260 may be installed to surround the lower end of the center column CC. A cross section parallel to the sea level of the main pontoon 260 may have a shape corresponding to a cross section parallel to the sea level of the center column CC. For example, when the cross section parallel to the sea level of the center column CC is circular, the cross section parallel to the sea level of the main pontoon 260 may be circular.

The auxiliary pontoons 270 may have a shape surrounding the remaining three surfaces except for the outer surfaces of the first to third columns 160 , 170 , and 180 .

As shown in FIG. 30 , the auxiliary pontoons 270 may have a trapezoidal or hexagonal shape, and the widths of the regions adjacent to the first to third columns 160 , 170 and 180 are the first to third columns. It may be smaller than the width of the region spaced apart from the ones 160 , 170 , and 180 .

Also, as shown in FIG. 31 , an area adjacent to the center column CC of the auxiliary pontoons 270 may have an arc shape.

The plurality of horizontal reinforcement members 410 , 420 , and 430 may include first to third reinforcement members 410 , 420 , and 430 . The horizontal stiffeners 410 , 420 , and 430 are installed parallel to the sea level, and may connect the upper ends of the first to third columns 160 , 170 , and 180 and the upper ends of the center column CC. That is, the horizontal reinforcement members 410 , 420 , 430 may serve as a brace 300 connecting the top of the first to third columns 160 , 170 , 180 and the top of the center column CC. there is.

The braces 300 are provided in plurality, and may be installed in consideration of the structural stability of the floating offshore structure (FOS). For example, the braces 300 may connect each of the auxiliary pontoons 270 and the upper end of the main pontoon 260 at an angle to the sea level.

32 is a perspective view for explaining a floating offshore structure according to another embodiment of the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 32 , the floating offshore structure FOS includes a tower TW, a plurality of columns 160 , 170 , 180 , CC, a plurality of pontoons 260 , 270 , and a plurality of horizontal stiffeners 410 . , 420, 430) may be included.

The plurality of columns 160 , 170 , 180 , and CC may support upper structures, for example, the power generation structure PGS. The plurality of columns 160 , 170 , 180 and CC may include first to third columns 160 , 170 , 180 and a center column CC .

The first to third columns 160 , 170 , and 180 may be disposed outside the center column CC. For example, the first to third columns 160 , 170 , and 180 may be disposed to correspond to vertices of a polygon, for example, a triangle.

A width of an area adjacent to the center column CC of the first to third columns 160 , 170 , and 180 is spaced apart from the center column CC of the first to third columns 160 , 170 and 180 . may be larger than the width of

The tower TW, the nacelle NC, and the blade BL of the power generation structure PGS may be installed on the center column CC. The height of the center column CC may be equal to or greater than the height of the first to third columns 160 , 170 , and 180 .

The plurality of pontoons 260 and 270 include a main pontoon 260 installed at the lower end of the center column CC, and auxiliary pontoons installed inside the lower ends of the first to third columns 160, 170 and 180. (270).

The main pontoon 260 may be installed to surround the lower end of the center column CC. The auxiliary pontoons 270 may have a shape surrounding the remaining three surfaces except for the outer surfaces of the first to third columns 160 , 170 , and 180 .

The auxiliary pontoons 270 may have a trapezoidal or hexagonal shape. Also, in the auxiliary pontoons 270 , regions adjacent to the first to third columns 160 , 170 , and 180 may have an arc shape.

Meanwhile, a damper DP may be disposed in a direction adjacent to the main pontoon 260 of the auxiliary pontoon 270 .

The damper DP may extend from the auxiliary pontoons 270 to have an expanded shape. That is, the damper DP may have a polygonal or arc shape according to the shape of the auxiliary pontoon 270 .

The damper DP may increase the additional mass of the auxiliary pontoons 270 to increase the vertical movement period of the floating offshore structure FOS. If the vertical movement period of the floating offshore structure (FOS) is increased, it is possible to avoid the period of the wave. Accordingly, the stability of the floating offshore structure (FOS) can be improved.

The plurality of horizontal reinforcement members 410 , 420 , and 430 may include first to third reinforcement members 410 , 420 , and 430 . The horizontal stiffeners 410 , 420 , and 430 are installed parallel to the sea level, and may connect the upper ends of the first to third columns 160 , 170 , and 180 and the upper ends of the center column CC. That is, the horizontal reinforcement members 410 , 420 , 430 may serve as a brace 300 connecting the top of the first to third columns 160 , 170 , 180 and the top of the center column CC. there is.

33 is a perspective view for explaining a floating offshore structure according to another embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 34 is a plan view of the floating offshore structure shown in FIG. 33 .

33 and 34, the floating offshore structure (FOS) is a tower (TW), a plurality of columns (160, 170, 180, TSC), a plurality of braces (310, 320, 330, 340, 350) , 360 ) and a plurality of horizontal reinforcement members 410 , 420 , and 430 .

The plurality of columns 160 , 170 , 180 , and TSC may support upper structures, for example, the power generation structure PGS. The plurality of columns 160 , 170 , 180 , and TSC may include first to third columns 160 , 170 , and 180 and a tower support column TSC. Cross-sections parallel to the sea level of the first to third columns 160 , 170 , and 180 and the tower support column TSC may have various shapes such as circles or polygons. For example, cross-sections parallel to the sea level of the first to third columns 160 , 170 , and 180 and the tower support column TSC may have a circular shape.

The first to third columns 160 , 170 , and 180 may be disposed outside the tower support column TSC. For example, the first to third columns 160 , 170 , and 180 may be disposed to correspond to vertices of a polygon, for example, a triangle.

The tower TW, the nacelle NC, and the blade BL of the power generation structure PGS may be installed on the tower support column TSC. The height of the tower support column TSC may be equal to or greater than the height of the first to third columns 160 , 170 , and 180 .

The plurality of braces 310 , 320 , 330 , 340 , 350 , and 360 may include upper braces 310 , 320 , 330 and lower braces 340 , 350 , 360 .

The upper braces 310 , 320 , and 330 may connect upper ends of the first to third columns 160 , 170 , and 180 , respectively.

The lower braces 340 , 350 , and 360 may connect the lower ends of the first to third columns 160 , 170 , and 180 , respectively.

The upper braces 310 , 320 , and 330 may include first to third upper braces 310 , 320 , and 330 . The first upper brace 310 may connect the upper end of the first column 160 and the upper end of the second column 170 . The second upper brace 320 may connect the upper end of the first column 160 and the upper end of the third column 180 . The third upper brace 330 may connect the upper end of the second column 170 and the upper end of the third column 180 .

The lower braces 340 , 350 , and 360 may include first to third lower braces 340 , 350 , and 360 . The first lower brace 340 may connect the lower end of the first column 160 and the lower end of the second column 170 . The second lower brace 350 may connect the lower end of the first column 160 and the lower end of the third column 180 . The third lower brace 360 may connect the lower end of the second column 170 and the lower end of the third column 180 .

Meanwhile, the tower support column TSC may be provided at one point among sides of a polygon formed by the first to third columns 160 , 170 , and 180 . For example, the tower support column TSC may be provided at a point that does not include the center and the end of any one of the polygonal sides formed by the first to third columns 160 , 170 , and 180 . there is. That is, the tower support column TSC may be provided at a position excluding the center and both ends of any one of the polygonal sides formed by the first to third columns 160 , 170 , and 180 .

The first to third columns 160 , 170 , and 180 and the inside of the tower support column TSC may be filled with ballast water. Here, since the tower support column TSC is provided at a position other than the center of the polygon formed by the first to third columns 160 , 170 , 180 , control of co-directional wave, current, and wind (COD) For this purpose, the filling amount of the ballast water of the first to third columns 160 , 170 , 180 and the tower support column TSC may be different from each other. For example, the closer to the tower support column (TSC), the less the filling amount of the ballasting water. That is, the filling amount of the ballast water of the column adjacent to the tower support column TSC among the first to third columns 160 , 170 , 180 may be less than the filling amount of the ballast water of other columns.

35 is a perspective view illustrating a floating offshore structure according to another embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 36 is a plan view of the floating offshore structure shown in FIG. 35 .

35 and 36, the floating offshore structure (FOS) is a tower (TW), a plurality of columns (160, 170, 180, CC, TSC), a plurality of braces (310, 320, 330, 340) , 350 , 360 ) and a plurality of horizontal reinforcement members 410 , 420 , 430 may be included.

The plurality of columns 160 , 170 , 180 , CC and TSC may support upper structures, for example, the power generation structure PGS. The plurality of columns 160 , 170 , 180 , CC and TSC may include first to third columns 160 , 170 , 180 , a center column CC and a tower support column TSC. Cross-sections parallel to the sea level of the first to third columns 160 , 170 , 180 , the center column CC and the tower support column TSC may have various shapes such as circles or polygons. For example, cross-sections parallel to the sea level of the first to third columns 160 , 170 , and 180 , the center column CC and the tower support column TSC may have a circular shape.

The first to third columns 160 , 170 , and 180 may be disposed outside the center column CC. For example, the first to third columns 160 , 170 , and 180 may be disposed to correspond to vertices of a polygon, for example, a triangle.

The center column CC may be provided inside a polygon formed by the first to third columns 160 , 170 , and 180 . For example, the center column CC may be provided to correspond to the center of a triangle formed by the first to third columns 160 , 170 , and 180 .

The center column CC may be equal to or greater than the heights of the first to third columns 160 , 170 , and 180 and the tower support column TSC.

The tower TW, the nacelle NC, and the blade BL of the power generation structure PGS may be installed on the tower support column TSC. The height of the tower support column TSC may be equal to or greater than the height of the first to third columns 160 , 170 , 180 and the center column CC.

The plurality of braces 310 , 320 , 330 , 340 , 350 , and 360 may include upper braces 310 , 320 , 330 and lower braces 340 , 350 , 360 .

The upper braces 310 , 320 , and 330 may connect the upper ends of the first to third columns 160 , 170 , and 180 with the upper ends of the center column CC .

The lower braces 340 , 350 , and 360 may connect the lower ends of the first to third columns 160 , 170 , and 180 with the lower ends of the center column CC .

The upper braces 310 , 320 , and 330 may include first to third upper braces 310 , 320 , and 330 . The first upper brace 310 may connect the upper end of the first column 160 and the upper end of the center column CC. The second upper brace 320 may connect the upper end of the second column 170 and the upper end of the center column CC. The third upper brace 330 may connect the upper end of the third column 180 and the upper end of the center column CC.

The lower braces 340 , 350 , and 360 may include first to third lower braces 340 , 350 , and 360 . The first lower brace 340 may connect the lower end of the first column 160 and the lower end of the center column CC. The second lower brace 350 may connect the lower end of the second column 170 and the lower end of the center column CC. The third lower brace 360 may connect the lower end of the third column 180 and the lower end of the center column CC.

Meanwhile, the tower support column TSC may be provided at a position eccentric to one side inside the polygonal shape from the center of the polygonal shape formed by the first to third columns 160 , 170 , and 180 .

For example, the tower support column TSC may be provided at one point among lines connecting the first to third columns 160 , 170 , 180 and the center column CC. That is, the tower support column (TSC) includes a first upper brace 310 and a first lower brace 340 , a second upper brace 320 and a second lower brace 350 , and a third upper brace 330 . And it may be provided to correspond to a point of the third lower brace (360).

The first to third columns 160 , 170 , and 180 and the inside of the tower support column TSC may be filled with ballast water. Here, since the tower support column TSC is provided at a position other than the center of the polygon formed by the first to third columns 160 , 170 , 180 , control of co-directional wave, current, and wind (COD) For this purpose, the filling amount of the ballast water of the first to third columns 160 , 170 , 180 and the tower support column TSC may be different from each other. For example, the closer to the tower support column (TSC), the less the filling amount of the ballasting water. That is, the filling amount of the ballast water of the column adjacent to the tower support column TSC among the first to third columns 160 , 170 , 180 may be less than the filling amount of the ballast water of other columns.

37 is a perspective view for explaining a floating offshore structure according to another embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 38 is a plan view of the floating offshore structure shown in FIG. 37 .

37 and 38, the floating offshore structure (FOS) is a tower (TW), a plurality of columns (160, 170, 180, TSC) and a plurality of braces (310, 320, 330, 340, 350) , 360) may be included.

The plurality of columns 160 , 170 , 180 , and TSC may support upper structures, for example, the power generation structure PGS. The plurality of columns 160 , 170 , 180 , and TSC may include first to third columns 160 , 170 , and 180 and a tower support column TSC. Cross-sections parallel to the sea level of the first to third columns 160 , 170 , and 180 and the tower support column TSC may have various shapes such as circles or polygons. For example, cross-sections parallel to the sea level of the first to third columns 160 , 170 , and 180 and the tower support column TSC may have a circular shape.

The first to third columns 160 , 170 , and 180 may be disposed outside the tower support column TSC. For example, the first to third columns 160 , 170 , and 180 may be disposed to correspond to vertices of a polygon, for example, a triangle.

The tower TW, the nacelle NC, and the blade BL of the power generation structure PGS may be installed on the tower support column TSC. The tower support column TSC may be equal to or greater than the height of the first to third columns 160 , 170 , and 180 .

The tower support column TSC may be provided inside a polygon formed by the first to third columns 160 , 170 , and 180 . For example, the tower support column TSC may be provided at a position biased toward one side from the center of a triangle formed by the first to third columns 160 , 170 , and 180 .

Meanwhile, the first to third columns 160 , 170 , and 180 and the inside of the tower support column TSC may be filled with ballast water. Here, since the tower support column TSC is provided at a position other than the center of the polygon formed by the first to third columns 160 , 170 , 180 , control of co-directional wave, current, and wind (COD) For this purpose, the filling amount of the ballast water of the first to third columns 160 , 170 , 180 and the tower support column TSC may be different from each other. For example, the closer to the tower support column (TSC), the less the filling amount of the ballasting water. That is, the filling amount of the ballast water of the column adjacent to the tower support column TSC among the first to third columns 160 , 170 , 180 may be less than the filling amount of the ballast water of other columns.

The plurality of braces 310 , 320 , 330 , 340 , 350 , and 360 may include upper braces 310 , 320 , 330 and lower braces 340 , 350 , 360 .

The upper braces 310 , 320 , and 330 may connect the upper ends of the first to third columns 160 , 170 , and 180 and the upper ends of the tower support column TSC.

The lower braces 340 , 350 , and 360 may connect the lower ends of the first to third columns 160 , 170 , and 180 and the lower ends of the tower support column TSC.

The upper braces 310 , 320 , and 330 may include first to third upper braces 310 , 320 , and 330 . The first upper brace 310 may connect the upper end of the first column 160 and the upper end of the tower support column TSC. The second upper brace 320 may connect the upper end of the second column 170 and the upper end of the tower support column TSC. The third upper brace 330 may connect the upper end of the third column 180 and the upper end of the tower support column TSC. Here, at least one of the first to third upper braces 310 , 320 , and 330 may be different from the other length. For example, the length of the first and third upper braces 310 and 330 may be smaller than the length of the second upper brace 320 .

The lower braces 340 , 350 , and 360 may include first to third lower braces 340 , 350 , and 360 . The first lower brace 340 may connect the lower end of the first column 160 and the lower end of the tower support column TSC. The second lower brace 350 may connect the lower end of the second column 170 and the lower end of the tower support column TSC. The third lower brace 360 may connect the lower end of the third column 180 and the lower end of the tower support column TSC. Here, at least one of the first to third lower braces 340 , 350 , and 360 may be different from the other length. For example, the length of the first and third lower braces 340 and 360 may be smaller than the length of the second lower brace 350 .

In addition, the lengths of the first and third lower braces 340 and 360 may be the same as the lengths of the first and third upper braces 310 and 330 . The length of the second upper brace 320 may be the same as the length of the second lower brace 350 .

Meanwhile, the tower support column TSC may be provided at a position eccentric to one side inside the polygonal shape from the center of the polygonal shape formed by the first to third columns 160 , 170 , and 180 .

Hereinafter, the position of the tower support column (TSC) will be described in more detail.

When the floating offshore structure FOS docks on the quay wall QW, two of the first to third columns 160 , 170 , and 180 may be provided to be adjacent to the quay wall QW. For example, the first and third columns 160 and 180 may be disposed adjacent to the quay wall QW, and the second column 170 may be disposed apart from the quay wall QW.

The lengths of the second upper brace 320 and the second lower brace 350 connecting the second column 170 and the tower support column (TSC) are the first and third columns 160 and 180 and the tower support column ( The length of the first and third lower braces 340 and 360 and the first and third upper braces 310 and 330 connecting the TSC may be greater than the length.

In addition, the second upper brace 320 and the second lower brace 350 may have an extension shape in a direction perpendicular to the quay wall QW.

Accordingly, the tower support column (TSC) is the first to third columns (160, 170, 180) at the center of the triangle formed by the quay wall ( QW) side can be biased.

As described above, when the tower support column TSC is deflected toward the quay wall, the distance between the quay wall QW and the power generation structure PGS may be reduced. Accordingly, the operation of equipment such as a crane installed adjacent to the quay wall QW may be facilitated.

39 is a perspective view illustrating a floating offshore structure according to another embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 40 is a plan view of the floating offshore structure shown in FIG. 39 .

39 and 40, the floating offshore structure (FOS) is a tower (TW), a plurality of columns (160, 170, 180, TSC) and a plurality of braces (310, 320, 330, 340, 350) , 360) may be included.

The plurality of columns 160 , 170 , 180 , and TSC may support upper structures, for example, the power generation structure PGS. The plurality of columns 160 , 170 , 180 , and TSC may include first to third columns 160 , 170 , and 180 and a tower support column TSC. Cross-sections parallel to the sea level of the first to third columns 160 , 170 , and 180 and the tower support column TSC may have various shapes such as circles or polygons. For example, cross-sections parallel to the sea level of the first to third columns 160 , 170 , and 180 and the tower support column TSC may have a circular shape.

The first to third columns 160 , 170 , and 180 may be disposed outside the tower support column TSC. For example, the first to third columns 160 , 170 , and 180 may be disposed to correspond to vertices of a polygon, for example, a triangle.

The tower TW, the nacelle NC, and the blade BL of the power generation structure PGS may be installed on the tower support column TSC. The tower support column TSC may be equal to or greater than the height of the first to third columns 160 , 170 , and 180 .

The tower support column TSC may be provided inside a polygon formed by the first to third columns 160 , 170 , and 180 . For example, the tower support column TSC may be provided at a position biased toward one side from the center of a triangle formed by the first to third columns 160 , 170 , and 180 .

Meanwhile, the first to third columns 160 , 170 , and 180 and the inside of the tower support column TSC may be filled with ballast water. Here, since the tower support column TSC is provided at a position other than the center of the polygon formed by the first to third columns 160 , 170 , 180 , control of co-directional wave, current, and wind (COD) For this purpose, the filling amount of the ballast water of the first to third columns 160 , 170 , 180 and the tower support column TSC may be different from each other. For example, the closer to the tower support column (TSC), the less the filling amount of the ballasting water. That is, the filling amount of the ballast water of the column adjacent to the tower support column TSC among the first to third columns 160 , 170 , 180 may be less than the filling amount of the ballast water of other columns.

The plurality of braces 310 , 320 , 330 , 340 , 350 , and 360 may include upper braces 310 , 320 , 330 and lower braces 340 , 350 , 360 .

The upper braces 310 , 320 , and 330 may connect the upper ends of the first to third columns 160 , 170 , and 180 and the upper ends of the tower support column TSC.

The lower braces 340 , 350 , and 360 may connect the lower ends of the first to third columns 160 , 170 , and 180 and the lower ends of the tower support column TSC.

The upper braces 310 , 320 , and 330 may include first to third upper braces 310 , 320 , and 330 . The first upper brace 310 may connect the upper end of the first column 160 and the upper end of the tower support column TSC. The second upper brace 320 may connect the upper end of the second column 170 and the upper end of the tower support column TSC. The third upper brace 330 may connect the upper end of the third column 180 and the upper end of the tower support column TSC. Here, at least one of the first to third upper braces 310 , 320 , and 330 may be different from the other length. For example, the length of the first upper brace 310 may be smaller than the length of the second and third upper braces 320 and 330 .

The lower braces 340 , 350 , and 360 may include first to third lower braces 340 , 350 , and 360 . The first lower brace 340 may connect the lower end of the first column 160 and the lower end of the tower support column TSC. The second lower brace 350 may connect the lower end of the second column 170 and the lower end of the tower support column TSC. The third lower brace 360 may connect the lower end of the third column 180 and the lower end of the tower support column TSC. Here, at least one of the first to third lower braces 340 , 350 , and 360 may be different from the other length. For example, the length of the first lower brace 340 may be smaller than the length of the second and third lower braces 350 and 360 .

Also, the length of the first lower braces 340 and 360 may be the same as the length of the first upper braces 310 . The lengths of the second and third upper braces 320 and 330 may be the same as the lengths of the second and third lower braces 350 and 360 .

Meanwhile, the tower support column TSC may be provided at a position eccentric to one side inside the polygonal shape from the center of the polygonal shape formed by the first to third columns 160 , 170 , and 180 .

Hereinafter, the position of the center column CC will be described in more detail.

When the floating offshore structure FOS docks on the quay wall QW, two of the first to third columns 160 , 170 , and 180 may be provided to be adjacent to the quay wall QW. For example, the first and third columns 160 and 180 may be disposed adjacent to the quay wall QW, and the second column 170 may be disposed apart from the quay wall QW.

The lengths of the first upper brace 310 and the first lower brace 340 connecting the first column 160 and the tower support column TSC are the second and third columns 170 and 180 and the tower support column ( The length of the second and third upper braces 320 and 330 and the second and third lower braces 350 and 360 connecting the TSC may be smaller than the length.

Accordingly, the tower support column TSC may be deflected in a direction adjacent to the first column 160 at the center of the triangle formed by the first to third columns 160 , 170 , and 180 .

That is, the tower support column TSC may be deflected adjacent to the quay wall QW at the center of a triangle formed by the first to third columns 160 , 170 , and 180 .

As described above, when the tower support column TSC is deflected toward the quay wall, the distance between the quay wall QW and the power generation structure PGS may be reduced. Accordingly, the operation of equipment such as a crane installed adjacent to the quay wall QW may be facilitated.

In addition to the embodiments described above, the present invention may cover all embodiments generated by a combination of at least two or more of the above embodiments or a combination of at least one or more of the above embodiments with known techniques.

Although the present invention has been described in detail through specific examples, it is intended to describe the present invention in detail, and the present invention is not limited thereto, and by those of ordinary skill in the art within the technical spirit of the present invention It will be clear that the transformation or improvement is possible.

All simple modifications or changes of the present invention fall within the scope of the present invention, and the specific scope of protection of the present invention will be made clear by the appended claims.

FOS: Floating Offshore Structures
100, 110, 120, 130, 140, 160, 170, 180, 190: column
CC: center column
TSC: Tower Support Column
200, 210, 220, 230, 240, 250, 260, 270; pontoon
300, 310, 320, 330, 340, 350, 360, 370, 380, 390: Brace
410, 420, 430; horizontal stiffener
500: structural reinforcement member
PGS: Power Generation Structures
TW: Tower
NC: Nassel
BL: blade
DP: damper
HP: hollow
TH: through hole
QW: quay wall

Claims (7)

a plurality of columns;
a plurality of pontoons installed at the bottom of each of the columns; and
A plurality of dampers connected to each of the pontoons,
A polygonal shape is formed by an imaginary line connecting the columns,
The pontoons are installed inside the polygonal shape,
The damper is a floating offshore structure extending from the pontoons and having an expanded shape. The floating offshore structure according to claim 1, wherein the pontoons have an inwardly extending shape of the polygonal shape. 3. The method of claim 2,
In the pontoons, an area adjacent to the center column has a polygonal or arc shape,
The damper is a floating marine structure having a polygonal or arc shape according to the shape of the pontoons. 4. The method of claim 3,
a center column disposed inside the polygonal shape formed by the columns and supporting the power generation structure provided thereon; and
Floating offshore structure further comprising a main pontoon installed at the lower end of the center column. 5. The method of claim 4,
The damper is a floating marine structure disposed in a direction adjacent to the main pontoon in the pontoons. 5. The method of claim 4,
The columns are a floating marine structure having a circular or polygonal cross section parallel to the sea level. The floating offshore structure of any one of claims 1 to 6; and
Floating offshore power generation device having a power generation structure installed on the floating offshore structure.

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