X1 Wind
X1Wind — TLP Buoy Mooring Load Monitoring for NextFloat
Inalia designed and implemented a mooring load monitoring system for X1Wind’s TLP Buoy, covering both the installation and operational phases of the X100 floating wind platform.
Need
Monitor real mooring loads and platform dynamics across six mooring lines throughout TLP Buoy installation and operational life.
Challenges
- Engineering definition of the measurement strategy to capture mooring loads during both installation and operation phases.
- System durability in permanently submerged conditions.
- Sensor installation at mooring attachment points with limited space and dynamic cable movement.
- Data analysis and integration with platform control and monitoring infrastructure.
Solution
- Custom fibre-optic sensors and load pins deployed on all six mooring lines.
- MRU integration for real-time platform dynamics measurement.
- Modular cabling layout with subsea connectors, enabling section replacement without full system intervention.
- Post-commissioning data validation, statistical load analysis, rainflow counting, and real-time dashboard with SCADA integration.
