Support Structures for Offshore Wind Turbines

LEGO model of offshore wind turbine foundations

This model was prepared for the Seanergy 2024 exhibition. It represents the main support structures for offshore wind turbines. This custom-built model was created for the client and has been updated to include more and more structures as well as an installation vessel. The following elements are included: - In shallow water: - Monopile - Gravity-based structure - In medium-depth water: - Tripod - Jacket - In deep water: - AWC™ - SPAR (Single Point Anchor Reservoir) - TLP (Tension Leg Platform) - Centered floating structure - Off-centered floating structure - HI-FLOAT™ - An installation vessel - An electrical substation - Submarine cables that connect the turbines, the substation, and the connection to land Main characteristics: Length: 96 cm Width: 45 cm Height: 30 cm Number of pieces: 2920 Weight: 3996g

LEGO model of offshore wind turbine support structures, from shallow-water foundations to floating turbines

LEGO offshore wind support structures model with turbines, electrical substation and installation vessel

LEGO offshore wind support structures model seen from the deep-water end

LEGO offshore wind support structures model seen from the coast side

Top view of the layout of the LEGO offshore wind foundations model

Shallow-water foundations in LEGO: gravity-based structure and monopile, with export cable to shore

LEGO floating wind turbines on off-centred and centred floaters with mooring chains

Medium-depth foundations in LEGO: tripod, jacket and offshore electrical substation

Deep-water foundations in LEGO: AWC, SPAR and TLP

HI-FLOAT floating wind turbine module of the LEGO support structures model

LEGO wind turbine installation vessel with its crane, standing on jack-up legs

LEGO offshore wind support structures model, view from the installation vessel side

Top view of the LEGO offshore wind support structures model with a label for each foundation type

Photo of the LEGO offshore wind support structures model on an office desk