X1 Wind
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.
TLP Buoy Mooring Load Monitoring for NextFloat
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.
