Offshore staff
FORNEBU, Norway – Eneti Inc. has awarded ABB a $27-million contract to supply power, automation, and control systems for its two newbuild wind turbine installation vessels (WTIV).
DSME is expected to deliver the jackup vessels between 3Q 2024 and 2Q 2025. They are expected to be able to install next generation offshore wind turbines at water depths of up to 65 m (213 ft).
The new vessels’ capabilities will rely on ABB’s integrated automation, power, and electric propulsion systems, including closed-ring and closed-bus solutions. The closed bus-tie DP-2 system’s enhanced fault resistance ensures precise positioning as well as safe and predictable performance during operation, the company claimed. Closed-bus solutions are less sensitive to network disturbances and reduce risks of power and propulsion loss. They also achieve better running engine utilization to improve efficiency and support advanced remote diagnostics.
ABB will also integrate an energy storage system, which is expected to reduce fuel consumption, wear and tear, and engine running hours. Battery power enhances the WTIVs’ operational flexibility by providing ‘spinning reserve’ backup power, ‘peak shaving’ for short-term load variation, recovery of regenerative energy, and enhanced dynamic performance supporting instant power demands.
The company is also supplying digital solutions. ABB Ability Marine Remote Diagnostic System reduces the need for on-site service and improves system performance, while ABB Ability Octopus – Marine Advisory System provides motion and response forecasting.
02/07/2022
