Balmoral FibreFlex™
Patented offshore wind cable protection system
Page last modified
April 11 2024
Our technical and engineering teams have created a unique offshore wind cable protection solution that is designed to provide maximum performance for life of field installations.
The patented fibre-reinforced system mechanically locks to the end connectors removing the need to rely on PU bonding, which is notoriously unpredictable, while providing market-leading strain and stiffness levels that are unachievable using traditional solid PU manufacturing methods. These innovations also contribute to greatly increased fatigue life.
The system provides an increase in axial tension capacity by a factor of two while controlling axial elongation. It also increases bend stiffness by a factor of 1.5 allowing improved control and reduction in the cable’s maximum bend radius within a slimline profile.
Pros & Limitations
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Patented fibre-reinforced technology
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Ultimate life of field performance
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Mechanical locking design
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Optimised bending control
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Improved axial tension and elongation
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Increased long-term creep performance
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Slimline profile
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Modular design
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FibreFlex takes longer to manufacture than standard non-fibre reinforced commodity products but this can be mitigated through early engagement
Specification
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Areas of application
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Offshore wind installations.
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Flexibility
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Balmoral offers a range of cable protection systems (CPS) for inter array and export cables for fixed offshore wind installations.
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Strength
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Industry-leading fatigue life, strain and stiffness performance.
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Services
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Our dedicated renewable energy team, from tendering to technical, manufacturing and testing personnel, is highly experienced and offers fully integrated services.
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System Requirement
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Our unique and patented CPS solutions predominantly comprise standard dynamic units (SDU’s) that are highly suited for working in dynamic situations.
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Certification/licenses
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Undergoing accreditation process.
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Capabilities
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Improved axial tension | Increased bend stiffness and creep performance | Mechanical locking | Excellent thermal performance.
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