Gazelle - Hybrid Attenuated Mooring Platform
The Gazelle`s unique design responds to waves through the action of a central counterweight connected to tripodal arms anchored to the seabed. The geometry is such that the platform can move horizontally and vertically to minimise tilting.
Less than 20% of the footprint when compared with catenary mooring systems in 100m water depth.
The Gazelle platform is lighter than other floating platforms. This not only reduces raw materials but also the high cost of handling and assembly.
The Gazelle platform is more compact and simpler to build, deploy, and maintain than other floating platforms, which translates to dramatically lower levelized cost of energy (LCOE).
75% LESS
mooring length*
LESS THAN
5º PITCH
Mooring loads
REDUCED
BY 50%**
Null pitch
The geometric design makes the platform move horizontally and vertically with wind and waves, with almost zero pitch angle. Although most offshore wind turbines are designed to support pitch angles of up to 10º, this creates additional wear and tear on components. Null pitch means less wear, less maintenance, and longer life of the wind turbine generator (WTG), which translates into more energy production and greater ROI.
The Gazelle platform features a number of manufacturing, assembly, installation and commissioning advantages, making it possible to deploy quickly and efficiently.
MANUFACTURING / ASSEMBLY
The Gazelle platform is made up of modular and scalable parts, making manufacture and assembly cost-effective and efficient. Components are smaller and lighter, reducing the need for space in harbours and shipyards, while minimising the use of cranes.
INSTALLATION AND COMMISSIONING
It is easier and more cost-effective to transport the Gazelle platform to a site than any other floater. Competitor platforms are larger and heavier especially when made with reinforced concrete. The Gazelle can easily be installed utilizing standard port facilities and vessels.