👀 What is the cost of downtime ?
👀 Can engineering limits be increased ?
👀 Can operational processes be optimized ?
👀 Is there a cost benefit to more expensive alternative equipment ?
At Tadek Ocean Engineering we answer these questions and more using Forecoast advanced statistical modelling software developed by JBA Consulting. The team then engineer and optimize solutions via complex analysis and project engineering excellence.
Recently the project engineering team developed operability statistics, specifically a downtime assessment, for the installation of FWTs for an undisclosed project.
The work developed operability for:
·        Operation 1 – Tow. Transportation of the Floating Wind Platform from Eriador to the Lebennin Yard in Gondor for assembly.
·        Operation 2 – Mooring Line Installation. Installation of rope component to each of the 18 mooring lines
·        Operation 3 – Tow out & Hook Up. Departure from Lebinnin, transfer to offshore tow, tow to site and hook up on mooring lines.
The analysis was completed for 5 environmental load cases. The cases are summarised as:
·        ELC 1 – Base Case
·        ELC 2 – Increase Wind limit (2 steps)
·        ELC 3 – Increase Wave limit (2 steps)
·        ELC 4 – Increase both (2 steps)
·        ELC 5 – Variable durations
Note: Names have been changed. 🙂
About Tadek Ocean Engineering
Tadek offers services in SURF & Marine Analysis, FOW & Floating Systems Design, Structural Design, Naval Architecture, and project engineering & project management support to Marine Projects.
We work collaboratively as a trusted partner, dovetailing with stakeholders and project teams, providing specialist consultancy, complex analysis, engineering solutions, and practical project delivery.
Our expertise has benefited over 200 successful projects worldwide, supporting a wide range of requirements from high-value corporate projects through to prototype works.
