For powering a vehicle, a high energy density fuel is preferred. However, for example when the high energy fuel is highly concentrated hydrogen peroxide, this fuel may be dangerous to handle; especially when the person handling the fuel is a normal consumer filling a fuel reservoir of his vehicle at a gas station. The present invention therefore provides a vehicle arranged to receive a diluted-and thus safer-fuel, and to densify this fuel to a concentrated fuel in low quantities on board for direct use. To this end a fuel densifier is provided in the vehicle arranged for receiving liquid diluted fuel and arranged to provide a concentrated fuel based on the diluted fuel, the concentrated fuel having a higher energy density than the diluted fuel. A power conversion module of the vehicle is arranged to convert the concentrated fuel to kinetic energy for powering the vehicle.
B01D 69/02 - Semi-permeable membranes for separation processes or apparatus characterised by their form, structure or propertiesManufacturing processes specially adapted therefor characterised by their properties
F02D 19/06 - Controlling engines characterised by their use of non-liquid fuels, pluralities of fuels, or non-fuel substances added to the combustible mixtures peculiar to engines working with pluralities of fuels, e.g. alternatively with light and heavy fuel oil, other than engines indifferent to the fuel consumed
F02D 19/08 - Controlling engines characterised by their use of non-liquid fuels, pluralities of fuels, or non-fuel substances added to the combustible mixtures peculiar to engines working with pluralities of fuels, e.g. alternatively with light and heavy fuel oil, other than engines indifferent to the fuel consumed simultaneously using pluralities of fuels
H01M 8/04082 - Arrangements for control of reactant parameters, e.g. pressure or concentration
Hoisting arrangement including an upper carrier (32), a lower carrier (34), hoisting lines (38) and a line reconfiguration member (58). The upper carrier (32) is attachable or forms part of a jib (24) or boom (22) of a crane (16), the lower carrier (34) is selectively connectable (37) to a load (36) and is jointly suspended from the upper carrier, and the lines (38) interconnect corresponding pairs of upper and lower line connections on the upper and lower carriers, respectively. The line reconfiguration member is repositionable between the upper and lower carriers to change an operational configuration between a first mode wherein the lines are independently extendable and retractable in oblique directions to operate as positioning mechanism with at least four degrees of freedom, and a second mode wherein the lines extend predominantly parallel and are jointly extendable and retractable in vertical direction to operate as heavy load hoisting mechanism.
B66C 1/10 - Load-engaging elements or devices attached to lifting, lowering, or hauling gear of cranes, or adapted for connection therewith for transmitting forces to articles or groups of articles by mechanical means
B66C 13/06 - Auxiliary devices for controlling movements of suspended loads, or for preventing cable slack for minimising or preventing longitudinal or transverse swinging of loads
F03D 13/10 - Assembly of wind motorsArrangements for erecting wind motors
3.
METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR COMPENSATING MOTION OF A SUSPENDED OBJECT
A method and system for compensating motion of an object (24) suspended from a hoisting arrangement (16) that is moveably mounted on a vessel (10) associated with a target reference frame and moving relative to an external reference frame. The system includes winches (38) connected to the vessel and taglines (39) interconnecting the winches (38) with the object to exert tensional forces. The system includes a pose sensor (45) for measuring a pose (82) of the object, and a control device (50) for actuating the winches to adjust the tagline lengths, for calculating a target pose with non-zero offset for the object relative to the target reference frame, and for dynamically actuating (75) the winches to adjust the tagline lengths to let the object assume the target pose while the vessel moves relative to the external reference frame, based on an error determined between the target pose and the momentary pose of the object.
B66C 13/02 - Devices for facilitating retrieval of floating objects, e.g. for recovering craft from water
B66C 13/08 - Auxiliary devices for controlling movements of suspended loads, or for preventing cable slack for depositing loads in desired attitudes or positions
A method of controlling a position and/or an orientation of an elongated structure is provided. The method is a method of controlling a position and/or an orientation of an elongated structure connected via a gripper to a vessel. The method comprises the steps of: receiving force data indicative of an interaction force between the structure and the gripper; and controlling a position and/or an orientation of the structure and the vessel, in particular controlling a position and/or orientation of the structure and/or the vessel with respect to each other. The step of controlling a position and/or an orientation of the structure and the vessel comprises controlling the position and/or the orientation of the structure and the vessel on the basis of the force data.
B63B 77/10 - Transporting or installing offshore structures on site using buoyancy forces, e.g. using semi-submersible barges, ballasting the structure or transporting of oil-and-gas platforms specially adapted for electric power plants, e.g. wind turbines or tidal turbine generators
B63B 79/10 - Monitoring properties or operating parameters of vessels in operation using sensors, e.g. pressure sensors, strain gauges or accelerometers
F03D 13/25 - Arrangements for mounting or supporting wind motorsMasts or towers for wind motors specially adapted for offshore installation
The invention relates to a control system and method for controlling alignment of a load suspended from a crane with a target. The method incudes determining motion of the load in at least one Degree of Freedom, generating a compensation signal indicative of motion of the load, and generating, in response to the at least one compensation signal, control signals for a crane and/or load motion compensation system LMCS for controlling a reference pose of the load within a reference coordinate system provided by a first reference sensor. The method further includes receiving from a feature detection system a relative movement signal indicative of relative movement between the target and the load; generating an alignment signal in response to the relative movement signal, and generating, in response to the alignment signal, control signals for controlling a crane and/or LMCS for moving the load in alignment with the target.
B66C 13/08 - Auxiliary devices for controlling movements of suspended loads, or for preventing cable slack for depositing loads in desired attitudes or positions
B66C 13/46 - Position indicators for suspended loads or for crane elements
B66C 23/18 - Cranes comprising essentially a beam, boom or triangular structure acting as a cantilever and mounted for translatory or swinging movements in vertical or horizontal planes or a combination of such movements, e.g. jib cranes, derricks or tower cranes specially adapted for use in particular locations or for particular purposes
A method of controlling a position and/or an orientation of an elongated structure is provided. The method is a method of controlling a position and/or an orientation of an elongated structure connected via a gripper to a vessel. The method comprises the steps of: receiving force data indicative of an interaction force between the structure and the gripper; and controlling a position and/or an orientation of the structure and the vessel, in particular controlling a position and/or orientation of the structure and/or the vessel with respect to each other. The step of controlling a position and/or an orientation of the structure and the vessel comprises controlling the position and/or the orientation of the structure and the vessel on the basis of the force data.
B63B 35/00 - Vessels or similar floating structures specially adapted for specific purposes and not otherwise provided for
B63B 79/10 - Monitoring properties or operating parameters of vessels in operation using sensors, e.g. pressure sensors, strain gauges or accelerometers
A method of controlling a position and/or an orientation of an elongated structure is provided. The method is a method of controlling a position and/or an orientation of an elongated structure connected via a gripper to a vessel. The method comprises the steps of: receiving force data indicative of an interaction force between the structure and the gripper; and controlling a position and/or an orientation of the structure and the vessel, in particular controlling a position and/or orientation of the structure and/or the vessel with respect to each other. The step of controlling a position and/or an orientation of the structure and the vessel comprises controlling the position and/or the orientation of the structure and the vessel on the basis of the force data.
F03D 13/25 - Arrangements for mounting or supporting wind motorsMasts or towers for wind motors specially adapted for offshore installation
E02D 13/06 - Accessories for placing or removing piles or bulkheads for observation while placing
B63B 79/10 - Monitoring properties or operating parameters of vessels in operation using sensors, e.g. pressure sensors, strain gauges or accelerometers
8.
HOISTING ARRANGEMENT FOR ASSEMBLY OF WIND TURBINES
A hoisting arrangement for hoisting an offshore wind turbine blade, comprising a gripper attachment 150 arranged to be connected to the wind turbine blade, comprising a set of cable attachment points 191, 192,193 arranged as a first polygon, a vessel attachment module 194 arranged to be connected to a vessel, comprising a plurality of cable guide elements 190 arranged as a second polygon, a plurality of cables 141, 142, 143, 144 spanned between the cable attachment points and the cable guide elements, and a control system for controlling a position and/or orientation of the gripper attachment within a work space by controlling a spanned length of at least two cables of the plurality of cables between the cable attachment points and the cable guide elements.
B66C 1/10 - Load-engaging elements or devices attached to lifting, lowering, or hauling gear of cranes, or adapted for connection therewith for transmitting forces to articles or groups of articles by mechanical means
B66C 13/08 - Auxiliary devices for controlling movements of suspended loads, or for preventing cable slack for depositing loads in desired attitudes or positions
B66C 23/18 - Cranes comprising essentially a beam, boom or triangular structure acting as a cantilever and mounted for translatory or swinging movements in vertical or horizontal planes or a combination of such movements, e.g. jib cranes, derricks or tower cranes specially adapted for use in particular locations or for particular purposes
For powering a vehicle, a high energy density fuel is preferred. However, for example when the high energy fuel is highly concentrated hydrogen peroxide, this fuel may be dangerous to handle; especially when the person handling the fuel is a normal consumer filling a fuel reservoir of his vehicle at a gas station. The present invention therefore provides a vehicle arranged to receive a diluted—and thus safer—fuel, and to density this fuel to a concentrated fuel in low quantities on board for direct use. To this end a fuel densifier is provided in the vehicle arranged for receiving liquid diluted fuel and arranged to provide a concentrated fuel based on the diluted fuel, the concentrated fuel having a higher energy density than the diluted fuel. A power conversion module of the vehicle is arranged to convert the concentrated fuel to kinetic energy for powering the vehicle.
F02D 19/06 - Controlling engines characterised by their use of non-liquid fuels, pluralities of fuels, or non-fuel substances added to the combustible mixtures peculiar to engines working with pluralities of fuels, e.g. alternatively with light and heavy fuel oil, other than engines indifferent to the fuel consumed
B01D 69/02 - Semi-permeable membranes for separation processes or apparatus characterised by their form, structure or propertiesManufacturing processes specially adapted therefor characterised by their properties
F02M 37/00 - Apparatus or systems for feeding liquid fuel from storage containers to carburettors or fuel-injection apparatusArrangements for purifying liquid fuel specially adapted for, or arranged on, internal-combustion engines
F02M 37/24 - Arrangements for purifying liquid fuel specially adapted for, or arranged on, internal-combustion engines, e.g. arrangements in the feeding system characterised by water separating means
F02M 37/30 - Arrangements for purifying liquid fuel specially adapted for, or arranged on, internal-combustion engines, e.g. arrangements in the feeding system characterised by heating means
F02M 37/34 - Arrangements for purifying liquid fuel specially adapted for, or arranged on, internal-combustion engines, e.g. arrangements in the feeding system characterised by filters or filter arrangements by the filter structure, e.g. honeycomb, mesh or fibrous
10.
HOISTING ARRANGEMENT FOR ASSEMBLY OF WIND TURBINES
A hoisting arrangement for hoisting an offshore wind turbine blade, comprising a gripper attachment 150 arranged to be connected to the wind turbine blade, comprising a set of cable attachment points 191, 192,193 arranged as a first polygon, a vessel attachment module 194 arranged to be connected to a vessel, comprising a plurality of cable guide elements 190 arranged as a second polygon, a plurality of cables 141, 142, 143, 144 spanned between the cable attachment points and the cable guide elements, and a control system for controlling a position and/or orientation of the gripper attachment within a work space by controlling a spanned length of at least two cables of the plurality of cables between the cable attachment points and the cable guide elements.
B63B 27/30 - Arrangement of ship-based loading or unloading equipment for cargo or passengers for transfer at sea between ships or between ships and off-shore structures
B66C 1/10 - Load-engaging elements or devices attached to lifting, lowering, or hauling gear of cranes, or adapted for connection therewith for transmitting forces to articles or groups of articles by mechanical means
B66C 1/16 - Slings with load-engaging platforms or frameworks
B66C 1/62 - Load-engaging elements or devices attached to lifting, lowering, or hauling gear of cranes, or adapted for connection therewith for transmitting forces to articles or groups of articles by mechanical means comprising article-engaging members of a shape complementary to that of the articles to be handled
B66C 13/08 - Auxiliary devices for controlling movements of suspended loads, or for preventing cable slack for depositing loads in desired attitudes or positions
F03D 13/10 - Assembly of wind motorsArrangements for erecting wind motors
F03D 13/40 - Arrangements or methods specially adapted for transporting wind motor components
11.
HOISTING ARRANGEMENT FOR ASSEMBLY OF WIND TURBINES
A hoisting arrangement for hoisting an offshore wind turbine blade, comprising a gripper attachment 150 arranged to be connected to the wind turbine blade, comprising a set of cable attachment points 191, 192,193 arranged as a first polygon, a vessel attachment module 194 arranged to be connected to a vessel, comprising a plurality of cable guide elements 190 arranged as a second polygon, a plurality of cables 141, 142, 143, 144 spanned between the cable attachment points and the cable guide elements, and a control system for controlling a position and/or orientation of the gripper attachment within a work space by controlling a spanned length of at least two cables of the plurality of cables between the cable attachment points and the cable guide elements.
B66C 1/10 - Load-engaging elements or devices attached to lifting, lowering, or hauling gear of cranes, or adapted for connection therewith for transmitting forces to articles or groups of articles by mechanical means
B66C 13/08 - Auxiliary devices for controlling movements of suspended loads, or for preventing cable slack for depositing loads in desired attitudes or positions
For powering a vehicle, a high energy density fuel is preferred. However, for example when the high energy fuel is highly concentrated hydrogen peroxide, this fuel may be dangerous to handle; especially when the person handling the fuel is a normal consumer filling a fuel reservoir of his vehicle at a gas station. The present invention therefore provides a vehicle arranged to receive a diluted - and thus safer - fuel, and to density this fuel to a concentrated fuel in low quantities on board for direct use. To this end a fuel densifier is provided in the vehicle arranged for receiving liquid diluted fuel and arranged to provide a concentrated fuel based on the diluted fuel, the concentrated fuel having a higher energy density than the diluted fuel. A power conversion module of the vehicle is arranged to convert the concentrated fuel to kinetic energy for powering the vehicle.
F02B 43/10 - Engines or plants characterised by use of other specific gases, e.g. acetylene, oxyhydrogen
F02B 47/10 - Circulation of exhaust gas in closed or semi-closed circuits, e.g. with simultaneous addition of oxygen
F02D 19/06 - Controlling engines characterised by their use of non-liquid fuels, pluralities of fuels, or non-fuel substances added to the combustible mixtures peculiar to engines working with pluralities of fuels, e.g. alternatively with light and heavy fuel oil, other than engines indifferent to the fuel consumed
F02M 25/10 - Engine-pertinent apparatus for adding non-fuel substances or small quantities of secondary fuel to combustion-air, main fuel or fuel-air mixture adding acetylene, non-waterborne hydrogen, non-airborne oxygen, or ozone
For powering a vehicle, a high energy density fuel is preferred. However, for example when the high energy fuel is highly concentrated hydrogen peroxide, this fuel may be dangerous to handle; especially when the person handling the fuel is a normal consumer filling a fuel reservoir of his vehicle at a gas station. The present invention therefore provides a vehicle arranged to receive a diluted - and thus safer - fuel, and to density this fuel to a concentrated fuel in low quantities on board for direct use. To this end a fuel densifier is provided in the vehicle arranged for receiving liquid diluted fuel and arranged to provide a concentrated fuel based on the diluted fuel, the concentrated fuel having a higher energy density than the diluted fuel. A power conversion module of the vehicle is arranged to convert the concentrated fuel to kinetic energy for powering the vehicle.
F02D 19/06 - Controlling engines characterised by their use of non-liquid fuels, pluralities of fuels, or non-fuel substances added to the combustible mixtures peculiar to engines working with pluralities of fuels, e.g. alternatively with light and heavy fuel oil, other than engines indifferent to the fuel consumed
F02B 43/10 - Engines or plants characterised by use of other specific gases, e.g. acetylene, oxyhydrogen
F02B 47/10 - Circulation of exhaust gas in closed or semi-closed circuits, e.g. with simultaneous addition of oxygen
F02M 25/10 - Engine-pertinent apparatus for adding non-fuel substances or small quantities of secondary fuel to combustion-air, main fuel or fuel-air mixture adding acetylene, non-waterborne hydrogen, non-airborne oxygen, or ozone
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