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U.S. DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR

TAP-627-Assess/Develop Inspection Methodologies for Offshore Wind Turbine Facilities

Office/Division Program
TAP
Project Number
627
Category
Structures
Renewable, Alternative Energy
Research Initiation Date (Award Date)
Research Performing Activity
Energo Engineering, Inc.
Research Principal Investigator
Frank Puskar
Research Contracting Agency
Minerals Management Service
Description

The project developed preliminary guideline Integrity Management (IM) procedures for offshore wind turbine facilities appropriate for use in US waters. These procedures include guidance on frequency and method of inspection and address the platform structure, turbine tower, turbine and housing, and turbine blades.