Environmental Considerations for Offshore Wind Foundations Corrosion Protection

Dr. Anthony Setiadi, Chief Consultant/ 
Associate Director Wood Thilsted. 
www.woodthilsted.com

Offshore wind industry growth is accelerating as the world is pushing towards renewable energy sources. These wind turbines would need to be installed on foundations which are in aggressive environments and would be prone to corrosion if not protected and / or designed with corrosion in mind. There are various offshore wind foundation types, such as, monopiles, jackets tetrabases, gravity bases and floating structures.

The presentation will discuss what level of protection is needed, what are the options and how would all of this impact to the structural integrity throughout the design life, also how fabrication, transport and installation limitations would affect the corrosion protection design. But equally important would be the environmental considerations that would need to be taken into account with respect to carbon equivalent in producing and protecting these foundations, as well as the potential by-products expected.

Biography
Anthony Setiadi is Chief Consultant /Associate Director with Wood Thilsted. He is an experienced materials specialist having held positions with such notable companies as INTECSEA, Saipem, Intertek CAPCIS and AMEC Nuclear. Anthony is a Chartered Engineer and holds a PhD and Bachelors degree in Material Engineering both from The University of Sheffield. He is actively involved in the design and material selection for the offshore wind industry. Additionally, Anthony is a member of ICorr’s London Branch committee, a regular speak at ICorr events and is actively involved in the Young ICorr initiative.

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“The Institute offers its many congratulations to our newly elected President – Dr Yunnan Gao”
At the AGM of November 13th held at NE Branch, Stephen Tate passed on the Presidency of ICorr to Yunnan Gao and Yunnan passed on the Vice-Presidency to Anthony Setiadi.
Yunnan brings a wealth of experience to ICorr in many areas of Corrosion Management and has the full support of Council and employer bp.
Anthony also joins with considerable experience in many areas including renewables and Offshore Wind in his extensive work with Wood Thilsted. Together our new Team will move forward with renewed success.