Bluestream has made important upgrades in its ICCP-SAM (Subsea Assembly Method) tool to improve its performance and reliability. In addition, the company secured two contracts for installation of the tool on monopile foundations on offshore wind turbines.
The contracts are for the installation of ICCP systems on offshore wind farm monopiles. Bluestream did not reveal the name of the projects. The company will provide their improved ICCP-SAM tool.
Bluestream launched the ICCP-SAM, for remote installation of ICCP anodes on monopile foundations, in cooperation with CORROSION, the anti-corrosion and anti-fouling solution provider, in June 2023. The latest ICCP-SAM upgrades focus on optimizing both the installation process and the performance of the anode system.
Redesigned Clamping Mechanism
Instead of using a pressure plate with bolted connection onto the monopile foundation, the system now features four bolts that securely clamp the anode by interlocking two plates. This new design eliminates the need for bolting directly onto the foundation and ensures greater flexibility and durability, allowing the bolts to stretch and withstand higher pressures.
Compact System for Greater Coverage
The upgraded ICCP-SAM is now even more compact, allowing for longer anodes that can cover a larger surface area of the monopile, improving the efficiency of cathodic protection over a broader region.
These upgrades have further enhanced Bluestream’s ability to address future challenges with even greater efficiency. Source: Bluestream Offshore
