MODULAR OFFSHORE WIND TURBINE FOUNDATION AND MODULAR SUBSTRUCTURE WITH SUCTION CAISSONS

The present invention relates to an offshore wind turbine support system and method of installation, where the support system is comprised of two structures, an upper frame lattice structure, and a lower foundation structure that has a plurality of supports embedded in the sea floor, with sleeves of...

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1. Verfasser: NELSON, Charles W
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Zusammenfassung:The present invention relates to an offshore wind turbine support system and method of installation, where the support system is comprised of two structures, an upper frame lattice structure, and a lower foundation structure that has a plurality of supports embedded in the sea floor, with sleeves of varying length protruding from the supports, such that the top of each sleeve in each foundation structure is about at the same distance below sea level as the top of each sleeve in all other foundation structures of the system.