Modular Multi-use Deep Water Offshore Platform Harnessing and Servicing Mediterranean, Subtropical and Tropical Marine and Maritime Resources

Project Information

TROPOS

Grant agreement ID: 288192

Project closed

Start date 1 February 2012

End date 31 January 2015

Funded under

• Specific Programme "Cooperation": Transport (including Aeronautics)

Total cost € 6 726 623,82

EU contribution € 4 877 911,00

Coordinated by

CONSORCIO PARA EL DISENO, CONSTRUCCION, EQUIPAMIENTO Y EXPLOTACION DE LA PLATAFORMA OCEANICA DE CANARIAS
Spain

Exploitable results

Exploitable results – Synergies with other FP7 projects

Result description

Synergies with other FP7 projects: NEXOS and PERSEUS.

Result type

* Report

Link to result

References

Exploitable results – Data for a geographical assessment of different regions and their placement of a multi-use platform

Result description

Geographic Information System (GIS) tool for a geographical assessment of different regions.

Result type

* software/modelling tools

Link to result

http://www.troposplatform.eu/Deliverables-Media/Project-Deliverables/%28offset%29/15

References

Exploitable results – Dossier of satellite units

Result description

Technical dossier of satellite units not connected to the central platform. The dossier defines satellite units, which provide renewable energy and energy services to the Central Unit and modules, as well as different aquaculture and algae units.

Result type

* exploitable scientific result

Link to result

http://www.troposplatform.eu/Deliverables-Media/Project-Deliverables/%28offset%29/15

References

Exploitable results – Methodology for economic impact assessment

Result description

Assessment of the economic impact on local and regional economies, of the large scale deployment of multi-use platforms.

Result type

* software/modelling tools

Link to result

http://www.troposplatform.eu/Deliverables-Media/Project-Deliverables/%28offset%29/15

References

Exploitable results – EIA and mitigation

Result description

Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) and mitigation strategies relating to the development of multi-use platforms.

Result type

* exploitable scientific result

Link to result

http://www.troposplatform.eu/Deliverables-Media/Project-Deliverables/%28offset%29/15

References

Exploitable results – Socioeconomic impacts assessment

Result description

Framework for describing socioeconomic impacts: situation in Canary Islands and Taiwan.

Result type

* Report

Link to result

http://www.troposplatform.eu/Deliverables-Media/Project-Deliverables/%28offset%29/15

References

Exploitable results – Macroeconomic impact of installing multi offshore platforms

Result description

Macroeconomic impact of installing multi offshore platforms in 3 locations.

Result type

* Report

Link to result

http://www.troposplatform.eu/Deliverables-Media/Project-Deliverables/%28offset%29/15

References

Exploitable results – Data for a geographical assessment of different regions

Result description

Geographic Information System (GIS) data for a geographical assessment of different regions.

Result type

* data

Link to result

http://www.troposplatform.eu/Deliverables-Media/Project-Deliverables/%28offset%29/15

References

Exploitable results – Strategy for deployment and exploitation of multi-use offshore platforms

Result description

Technical Strategy for the deployment and exploitation of multi-use marine platforms.

Result type

* exploitable scientific result

Link to result

http://www.troposplatform.eu/Deliverables-Media/Project-Deliverables/%28offset%29/15

References

Exploitable results – Multicriteria analysis

Result description

Basic methodology for Transport, Energy, Aquaculture and Leisure (TEAL) component and site decision to be integrated in a Geogrpahic Information System (GIS) tool.

Result type

* other

Link to result

http://www.troposplatform.eu/Deliverables-Media/Project-Deliverables/%28offset%29/15

References

Exploitable results – Multi-use offshore patent

Result description

Patent for multi-offshore platforms physical connection.

Result type

* product

Link to result

References

Exploitable results – Aquaculture Pilot Scale report

Result description

Aquaculture Pilot Scale report: collecting information on the combination of algae and fish aquaculture.

Result type

* exploitable scientific result

Link to result

http://www.troposplatform.eu/Deliverables-Media/Project-Deliverables/%28offset%29/15

References

Exploitable results – Methodology for risk assessment

Result description

Risk assessment methodology for the multi-use platform concepts.

Result type

* other

Link to result

http://www.troposplatform.eu/Deliverables-Media/Project-Deliverables/%28offset%29/15

References

Exploitable results – Final Multi-offshore drawings

Result description

Final TROPOS concept drawings of multi-use platforms (resulting from recommendations coming out of the project).

Result type

* exploitable scientific result

Link to result

http://www.troposplatform.eu/Deliverables-Media/Project-Deliverables/%28offset%29/15

References

Exploitable results – Recommendations for deployment and exploitation of multiuse marine platforms

Result description

Recommendations on the viability strategy for the deployment and exploitation of multiuse marine platforms.

Result type

* other

Link to result

http://www.troposplatform.eu/Deliverables-Media/Project-Deliverables/%28offset%29/15

References

Exploitable results – Overall deployment strategy

Result description

Final key conclusions regarding the feasibility of offshore multi-use platforms: an overall deployment strategy.

Result type

* other

Link to result

http://www.troposplatform.eu/Deliverables-Media/Project-Deliverables/%28offset%29/15

References

Exploitable results – Methodology for satellite units design

Result description

Methodology of the satellite unit design based on the design spiral. This methodology is used for the definition of satellite units in each of the locations.

Result type

* other

Link to result

http://www.troposplatform.eu/Deliverables-Media/Project-Deliverables/%28offset%29/15

References

Exploitable results – Validation methodology to verify the design

Result description

Validation methodology to verify the design of the TROPOS concepts, which was particularly dedicated to multi-use offshore platforms to support the validation process performed by a certification body.

Result type

* RTD protocol/technical manual

Link to result

http://www.troposplatform.eu/Deliverables-Media/Project-Deliverables/%28offset%29/15

References

Exploitable results – Design methodology of multi-use platform

Result description

Black box methodology for designing the integrated concept of multi-use platform.

Result type

* other

Link to result

http://www.troposplatform.eu/Deliverables-Media/Project-Deliverables/%28offset%29/15

References

Exploitable results – Comparison between single use and multiuse platform

Result description

Comparison between single use and multiuse platforms.

Result type

* exploitable scientific result

Link to result

http://www.troposplatform.eu/Deliverables-Media/Project-Deliverables/%28offset%29/15

References

Exploitable results – Validation methodogy of 2 case studies

Result description

Risk assessment and recommendations of two challenging case studies have been presented to illustrate the most innovative parts of the validation methodology.

Result type

* RTD protocol/technical manual

Link to result

http://www.troposplatform.eu/Deliverables-Media/Project-Deliverables/%28offset%29/15

References

Exploitable results – Design of multi-use platform

Result description

Integrated concept of multi-use platform design, including Transport, Energy, Aquaculture and Leisure aspects.

Result type

* exploitable scientific result

Link to result

http://www.troposplatform.eu/Deliverables-Media/Project-Deliverables/%28offset%29/15

References

Exploitable results – Interdisciplinary Cohesion Subcommittee (ICS)

Result description

The mission of the ICS is to enhance the potential and increase the added value of the integration of the four disciplines of Transport, Energy, Aquaculture and Leisure. The modus operandi of the ICS includes several proposals.

Result type

* other

Link to result

http://www.troposplatform.eu/Deliverables-Media/Project-Deliverables/%28offset%29/15

References

Exploitable results – Environmental monitoring programmes

Result description

Monitoring programmes were adapted to each of the scenarios to minimize/avoid adverse effects on the environment and society.

Result type

* exploitable scientific result

Link to result

http://www.troposplatform.eu/Deliverables-Media/Project-Deliverables/(offset)/10

References