Rotor stand
Design and verification of a full rotor stand for offshore operations including adapters fitting different rotors.
The task included:
- Design risk assessment and instructional handbook in accordance with harmonized standards.
- 2D drawings and instructions for full rotor sea transport, full rotor MCE storage, equipment transport, equipment storage, and handling of equipment.
- Load determination taking into account critical blade wind loads during MCE storage and survival conditions, and large rotor moment of inertia during sea transport.
- Detailed finite element analysis in ANSYS of rotor stand and adapters, including bolted connections, welded connections, twist-lock connections and deck fastening.
- Evaluation of fatigue life and allowable sea transport conditions for full rotor sea transport.
- Reporting including utilization of all load carrying members.
- Test and approval of design, user manual and instructions through FAT and SAT.

