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and France presents opportunities for smaller, local turbine manufacturers such as Sinovel and Areva.

Monopiles remain the most common type of support structure, however jackets and tripods are increasing in popularity. The emerging trend of utilizing several foundation types within a single

Leading in development and manufacturing of oil mist wind farm is observed over the forecast period. separators for combustion engines and turbines.

Furthermore, new technologies such as ? oating semisubmersible foundations are emerging, with

Emission reduction & several successful prototypes currently operational.

Over 23,000km of cabling (array and export) is forecast to be installed over the next 10 years. The increased effciency

UK, Germany and China are the largest markets due to the larger number of turbines and a higher than by the use of highly effcient oil mist separators average cable length. HVDC cables are becoming at crankcase and lube oil tank ventilation.

increasingly common, as distances from the shore increase. Over 130 substations will be installed and commissioned over the next decade. Previously, wind farms have been small or close to shore, resulting in low demand for substations. AC substa- tions will continue to grow in line with offshore wind development activity, whilst DC substations are increasing in popularity, particularly offshore

Germany.

Operational expenditure (opex) has been increas- ing in recent years as wind farms are installed far- ther from shore. Opex will grow from $3.9 billion (€3.5 billion) in 2015 to $16.3 billion (€14.5 billion) by 2024, a CAGR of 15%.

Conclusions

High levels of activity are expected over the next 10 years in the offshore wind market and a record year

The world´s only is anticipated in 2020, facilitated by larger turbines, improved technology and small cost reductions. The UK, Germany and oil mist separator with

China continue to lead the way, with a host of new countries

GL type approval expected to enter the offshore wind market by 2025.

The EU renewable targets are a key driver of activity, with www.ut99.ch other countries following suit and introducing their own targets. However, despite this positive outlook, offshore wind

Benefts of UT99 oil mist separators costs must reduce further in order to ensure the viability and a •

Emission reduction, even to obtain EPA Tier 4 fnal consistent pipeline of projects post 2020. •

Reliable increase of effciency at gas / dual-fuel engines

Rachel Stonehouse is a senior analyst •

No deposits on turbocharger based in Douglas Westwood’s UK of? ce. •

No leakage of oil and oil mist

Since joining the ? rm, she has led a range of research and advisory projects and •

Long-lasting operational reliability conducted analysis spanning the oil, gas and renewables sectors with a focus on the

Key features of UT99 oil mist separators offshore and deepwater markets.

Stonehouse graduated from the University •

For engines from 50 kW to 100 MW of Kent with a ? rst-class degree in economics with economet- and turbines up to 2000 MW rics.

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For closed (CCV) / open (OCV) crankcase and lube oil tank (OTV) ventilation •

Residual oil amount < 1 mg / m³ guaranteed