Gravity base foundations for offshore wind farms : marine operations and installation processes

ABSTRACT. Marine operations required in the installation of gravity base foundations for offshore wind farms were studied. This dissertation analyses the operations of transport, seabed preparation, installation and scour protection. This analysis was carried out through the study of the eight most relevant offshore wind farms with gravity base foundations, four significant foundation designs, and the application of techniques from other offshore construction sectors. Within each operation, the main procedures both used so far and expected for the future were investigated. It was also identified the main factors to consider in each operation and the means required. Further analysis studied different transport and installation configurations.Máster europeo en Ingeniería de la Construcció

Systems for Sustainable Energy Supply for Small Villages

ABSTRACT. The main aim of this report is to identify the different sustainable sources and systems of energy and their technological principle which are under substantial development replacing the conventional or traditional sources of energy. It is also the objective of this study to identify the advantages and disadvantages of each system of energy in their actual application now and in the future. In addition, the report discusses the different Energy Systems and Efficient Energy Management systems, which are currently in use. Moreover, the report addresses the environmental, social and economic aspects sustainable energy in the context of buildings and small villages.Máster europeo en Ingeniería de la Construcció

Development of Sustainable Energy Supply Solutions for Fons, Denmark : Analyses and proposal for integrated heat and electricity supply in a 71 household community

ABSTRACT. This research work aims at recommending a suitable renewable energy supply system for the inhabitants of a small village in Denmark called Fons. It envolves studying of the different alternatives of renewable energy supply technologies which has been theoretically developed in the previous group project work entitled "System for Sustainable Energy Sypply for a Small Village" for the production of heat and electricity, being the heat a priority because that is the inhabitant's desire. It is the hope of the research team that implementation of the output of this research work will liberalize the people of Fons community from using unsustainable, non-renewable energy sources such as fossil fuel as their main source of energy.Máster europeo en Ingeniería de la Construcció