Deployment apparatus and method of deploying an underwater power generator

摘要

A deployment apparatus is described. The deployment apparatus is for deploying an underwater power generator having a power generating main body from a deployment vessel disposed on the surface of a body of water onto a pylon disposed on the bed of the body of water and the deployment apparatus includes: a frame including one or more connectors disposed on a base region of the frame, the connectors for releasable connection to catches disposed on an upper region of the power generating main body, the connectors being remotely operable between a connected position in which the connectors are engaged with the catches and a disconnected position in which the connectors are disengaged from the catches; and one or more cameras disposed on the frame for providing visual guidance to the vessel of the position of the underwater power generator relative to the pylon. A method for deployment of the underwater power generator is also described.

主权项

1. A deployment apparatus for deploying an underwater power generator having a power generating main body from a deployment vessel disposed on a surface of a body of water onto a pylon disposed on a bed of the body of water, the deployment apparatus comprising:
a frame,
in use, the frame disposed on a generally horizontal plane,the frame including spaced-apart structural elements on the plane, the spaced-apart structural elements in the form of stiles or rungs such that at least a portion of the frame is in the form of a ladder frame,the frame configured to facilitate positioning of the power generating main body by a positioning cable,one or more connectors disposed on a base region of the frame, the connectors for releasable connection to catches disposed on an upper region of the power generating main body, the connectors being remotely operable between a connected position in which the connectors are engaged with the catches and a disconnected position in which the connectors are disengaged from the catches; and one or more cameras disposed on the frame for providing visual guidance to the deployment vessel of the position of the underwater power generator relative to the pylon.