Brief Analysis on Safety Management and Control of Offshore Wind Farm Construction

Abstract

[Introduction] In order to manage the safety of the rapidly developing offshore wind farm projects effectively, this paper untangles the safety risks and management points of the whole process of offshore wind farm from all aspects of construction, and puts forward the corresponding measures. [Method] Based on the safety management during the implementation of the first EPC offshore wind farm project in China, this paper analyzed the risk points in the pre-survey of offshore wind farm, the installation of wind turbines and booster stations,the laying of submarine cables, and the process of debugging. This paper drawed lessons from the relevant national standards and industry specifications in marine engineering, also maked a comprehensive analysis and summary from the perspective of EPC general contractor,and focuses on the characteristics of sea conditions and defense measures against typhoons in the South China Sea. The safety management ideas summarized in this paper provide practical examples and experience for the safety management of offshore wind farm projects, which is generally accompanied by great risks. [Results] This paper also provides support for the top-level design of national and industrial standards for the safety management of offshore wind farm projects. [Conclusion] The results of this paper will strongly promote the development of wind farm resources in the South China Sea.

Keywords

• offshore wind farm
• safety management
• epc general contracting project