Proposal: Submitted BY

PROPOSAL
TO
THE EXECUTIVE GOVERNOR OF DELTA STATE

GOVERNOR’s OFFICE ASABA
HEAVY MAINTENANCE OF OFFSHORE

WIND TURBINES TECHNICAL PROPOSAL
SUBMITTED
BY
DANIEL OTAH – CEng, MIMechE, CMISOH

Project Engineer,
Pedro And Sons Marine Service Nig. Ltd
Warri, Delta State
Tel; 08037776260; 08054229673
Zipgorf Nigeria Limited Email: frankejoh1@gmail.com Mobile: (234)8146875068; (234)8056930319

TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. INDCUCTION SUMMARY………………………………………………….. …………………......4
2. BASIS OF DESIGN ……………………………………………………………………..............5
2.1.1. Design Methodology……………………………………………………………………….5
2.2. Concept Description………………………………………………………………………….6
2.3 Technical Description of Required Hardware……..………………………………….9
3.0. OPERATIONAL PROCEDURE …..………………………………………………………..18
3.1.2. Recommended General Safe Work Procedure…………………………………19
3.1.3. Recommended Safe Work Practice during Maintenance……………………24
4.0. HANDLING PROCEDURE ………………..........................................................25
4.1. Electric Overhead Traveling crane………………………………………………….25
4.2. Wind Turbine Hoisting System………………………………………………………..26
5.0. ASSESSMENT OF TECHNICAL MATURITY..................................................28
5.1.1. Identifying Critical Technology Elements (CTEs) ...................................28
5.1.1.2. Identification of CTE Candidate……………………………………………………29
5.1.2. Technological Readiness Level (TRL) Assessment................................30
6.0. RECOMMENDATIONS FOR FURTHER WORK…………….………………………33
7.0. LIST OF REFERENCE…………….……………………………………………………….34
8.0. APPENDIX……….......................................................................................35
APPENDIX A.1.0………………………………………………………………………................36
APPENDIX A.1.1…………………………………………………………………………………….37
APPENDIX B.1- B.1.10.……………………………………………………………………………38
LIST OF TABLES
Table 1: Summary of Nacelle-Mounted Maintenance System
Hardware……………………………………….………………………………………………………9
Table 2: Summary of Wind Turbine Hoisting System Hardware.
…………………………………….………………………………………………………13
Table 3: Adverse Weather Condition………………………………………….…………….19
Table 4 – Sling Inspection Criteria………………………………………….………………..23
Table 5: Summary of the TRL assessment………………………………………….…….32
LIST OF FIGURES
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Figure 2: Wind Turbine Hoisting System Simplified Process Flow
Diagram………………………………………….……………………………………………………29
Figure 1: Electric Overhead Travelling Crane Simplified Process Flow
Diagram………………………………………….……………………………………………………29

1.0. INTRODUCTION
Application of conventional heavy-lift equipment such as jack up and large floating

crane vessels. To perform preventive maintenance works required to maintain a classic
floating wind turbine facility( normally located in water depth ranging from 50 -150
meters or more) integrity, and to enhance its operational capability to meet increasing
energy demand. Are not only technically impracticable because of the following
reasons:
 Water depth limitation associated with Jack up vessel deployment.
 Increase operational expenditure (OPEX) emanating from long mobilisation

period, large daily rates and very short weather windows associated with floating
crane vessels application.
In an attempt to address both the technical and economic challenges associated with
implementing preventive maintenance in the operational environment highlighted above.
The solution documented in this proposal, highlights the development of innovative
crane-less maintenance concept, design to apply self-hoisting model to accomplish the
objectives of executing a cost-effective heavy maintenance operation on the installation
mentioned above.
My proposed solution consists of two different models aimed at addressing credible

technical challenges associated with the execution of an effective heavy maintenance
activities straddling replacement and/or repair of large machinery installed in the Rotor
and Nacelle Assembly (RNA) of a typical floating wind turbine installation, and they are
namely:
I. Interior crane-free maintenance strategy.
II. Exterior crane-free maintenance strategies
The interior model known as Nacelle-Mounted Maintenance System (NMMS) was

designed for addressing scheduled and unscheduled maintenance activities conducted
in the interior of the nacelle, whereas the exterior maintenance model christened Wind
Turbine Hoisting System (WTHS) was developed to solve challenges associated with
performing maintenance work on the exterior of the nacelle. However, these activities
are out of scope for this solution: subsea electrical cable maintenance, installation of
offshore turbine’ foundation and maintenance of mooring and anchors facilities,
decommissioning operations and maintenance work perform on the tower substructure.
It is worthwhile to mention here that implementation of the recommended solution will
not only put the company in a vintage position to wholly eliminate the high maintenance
cost associated with hiring heavy duty cranes, but it will also empowered the company
to expand the weather and sea conditions envelop for implementing non-weather

regulated maintenance operations; accomplish incident free maintenance operation;
maximize return on investment; reduction in the cost of energy generation; as well as
lowering overall operational cost to achieve compliance with capital stewardship
expectations.

2.0. BASIS OF DESIGN
2.1. Overview
This section provides general philosophy adopted to design the proposed

recommended solution. It includes proposed equipment needed to perform a cost
effective heavy maintenance operation in a classic floating wind turbine’s Rotor and
Nacelle Assembly (RNA).
The following assumptions were considered while developing this solution:
I. Proposed Siemen nacelle model is furnished with on-board service crane

designed for handling lighter loads during minor maintenance operation.
II. Bottom section of the nacelle’s canopy is not furnished with hatch.
III. Top section of the nacelle’s canopy is removable to facilitate gaining access to
the interior of the nacelle, and it can be roll laterally aside rather than lowering it
to the ground.
IV. The model is designed to operates at maximum working height of 150 M(45.75ft.)
above sea level
V. The model is designed to handle maximum hook-up load of 150 tons .
2.1.1. Design Methodology

This concept: designing to overcome the maximum anticipated hook-up load will
naturally take care of the minimum expected hook-up load that the system would lift;
was employed to develop the proposed solution. Self-hoisting concept adopted as
operating principle for the recommended solution, is divided into two sub-models known
as interior and exterior maintenance system.
The interior model called Nacelle-Mounted Maintenance System (NMMS), is design to
address scheduled and unscheduled heavy maintenance activities that would be carry
out inside the nacelle of the wind turbine, which will be limited only to maintenance
works perform on the transformer, gearbox, and main bearing. While the exterior
maintenance model christened Wind Turbine Hoisting System (WTHS) is design to
address heavy maintenance operations that would be perform on the exterior of the
nacelle. This would be limited only to activities perform on the rotor blade, rotor blade
pitch bearing, hub and generator of the equipment. The objective of the WTHS is to
eliminate the use of external lifting equipment such as self-propelled jack-up barge’s

cranes to implement maintenance activities; nevertheless, crane would definitely be
needed during installation and decommission of the equipment deploy to perform the
proposed solution.
2.2. Concept Description
2.2.1. Nacelle-Mounted Maintenance System
This system is design to address anticipated technical challenges associated with
performing heavy maintenance activities inside the interior of a classic Siemens nacelle
[N] model. It will adopt conventional Electric Overhead Traveling (EOT) crane operating
tenets, that uses rectangular truss system configuration to support lifting and lowering
heavy loads to and fro from the nacelle [N] during maintenance operation.
The basic components of the model consist of a mini cantilever deck[C]; a network of
longitudinal and vertical members connected together to form a truss system; a mono-
girder: horizontal single beam; and hoisting mechanism consisting of two cables linking
two hoist drums [D1.1 & D 1.2], which then transverses a pulley and sheaves
arrangement to terminate inside a hook block [B], which shall serves as the system
lifting device.
The mini cantilever deck[C] is mounted on two skidding beams [H1.1 & H1.2]
permanently fixed along the opposite lower edges of the bottom of the nacelle[N], and a
skid unit housing the transformer and gearbox is coupled to the platform of the mini
cantilever deck[C]. Similarly, another pair of longitudinal members [H2.1 & H2.2] are
installed along the upper side of the top of the nacelle [N], and the upper and lower
longitudinal members [H1 & H2] are joined together by at least two vertical members
[V1.1, V1.2 & V2.1, V2.2] to form the truss system of this model. The hoisting system
consist of two cables linking two hoist drums [D1.1 &D1.2] mounted on the deck of the
upper platform, transverses at least two separate set of sheaves configuration [S1.1,
S1.2, & S2.1, S2.2] to terminate at a second set of a pair of individual sheaves [S3 and
S4] enclosed within the housing of the hook block [B]. The hook block [B] is attached to
a mono-girder [H3] designed to moves along a bridge; the elevated tracks [H2.1 &
H2.2], to form conventional LD single girder overhead crane configuration. Simplified
schematic of this model is illustrated in Appendix A.10. But the truss and hoisting
systems combined to form an integrated lifting equipment that provides structural
competence to the EOT. One advantage of this model is capability of the deck[C] slides
longitudinally forwards towards the Aft (front) of the nacelle [N] to create a hatch directly

beneath the transformer. Thereafter the EOT crane can be deploy to lower and/or raise
heavy components to and/or fro from the nacelle [N] to the lower platform’s deck. It is
worthwhile to state that this solution can be temporarily or permanently installed in the
interior of a large, tower-mounted wind turbine nacelle (N).
The deck[C] adopted to use traditional skidding concept as its operating principle, is
adapted to move in longitudinal direction (the X-direction) only, and it is mounted on
two skidding beams [H1.1 & H1.2] which facilitate sliding forward and backward with the
aid of the longitudinal skidding system. The deck [C] longitudinal movement combine
with the on-board service crane to allow implementation of effective heavy maintenance
work on-board the nacelle [N]. Conversely, the driving method adapted for activating the
two hoist drums [D1.1 & D1.2], is at least centralized driving technique; one motor drive
long transmission shaft to drive active wheels on either sides, or separately driving
system; designed to active wheels on both sides are driven by one motor. The primary
lifting cables originating from the hoist drums [D1.1 & D1.2] transverses at least two
separate set of sheaves [S1.1, S1.2, & S2.1, S2.2] to terminate at a second set of a pair
of individual sheave [S3 and S4] enclosed within the housing of the hook block [B]. The
hook block [B] attached to the LD single girder overhead crane configuration moves in
one direction along the bridge [H2.1 & H2.2] to raise and lowered large, heavy
components to and fro from the nacelle [N].
3.0 OBJECTIVES OF THE PROPOSED SERVICE
The primary aim of our proposed services is to assist the commission, in meeting
its social responsibility and mandatory“ Duty of Care ” obligation. Which is to
better the lives of delta citizen living in both rural and urban communities. We are
anticipating accomplishing the preceding objective through development and
overseen effectively implementation of the strategies highlighted below:
 Procurement and installation of automated external defibrillator (AED)

devices in locations. Straddling rural areas, urban communities and public
places where there subsists potential for large numbers of people; either
living, working and/or utilizing public facilities at any particular time. But lack

adequate medical emergency responds facilities and/or arrangement.
Summary below are anticipated locations suitable for installing the
proposed AED machines:
o Shopping Malls,
o Primary Health Centres
o Government Offices Premises
o Airports
o Event Centres
o Sports Venues
o Public & Private Schools
o Communities Town Halls
o Markets
o Motor Parks/ Garages
 Collaborate with the ministry of health to identify and train nominated

layperson ( non-medical personnel), living within the environ where the
devices would be installed. The purpose of the training program is to
enhance the competency of laypersons to successfully play the role of first
responder during medical emergency situation. Also, it would empower the
trained workforce to save the lives of sudden cardiac arrest (SCA) patents
and to maintain the integrity of the equipment to assure they are functioning
whenever they are call for services.
4.0 PROJECT SCOPE OF WORK/ METHODOLOGY

Our anticipated services will focus primarily on application of Operational
Excellence concepts to establish, operate and maintain the proposed PAD
program for a period of Two(2) years prior to handling it over to Delta State
Government. The objective of the preceding strategy is to ensure the proposed
AED facilities are operated in a safe, reliable and efficient manner by mitigating
equipment failures emanating from less than adequate preventive maintenance
program; as well as assuring reliable and effective service delivery to meet and
exceed our customers( citizen of delta state) expectations.

Therefore, our proposed work scope, which is designed to leveraging on
innovation, teamwork and effectively communication to actualize the inherent
potential of the proposed PAD program in the state; shall be limited to providing
the services highlighted below:
1. Procurement of AED machines and installation of procured equipment in

selected locations nominated by Delta State Government.
 Zipgorf Nigeria Limited would facilitate the selection and purchasing of

AED device directly from the manufacturers and/or accredited vendors or
representatives only after our highly esteem client has identified and
selected an appropriate brand. Below are brand names of some
recommended AED devices available in the market but it would be
pertinent to mention here that the following items: carrying case;
pediatric pads, wall-mount or cabinet, when required would attract
additional cost.
o ZOLL AED Plus

o HeartSine Samaritan 300
o Defibtech AED
o Philips Onsite AED
2. Establish, operates and maintain the proposed PAD program for a period
of Two(2) year prior to transferring it over to the state government.
3. Provision of after sale maintenance services aimed at mitigating the

following operational challenges, as well as maintaining the integrity of the
equipment to assure they are functioning whenever they are call for
services:
 Software bugs causing error messages or malfunctions.

 Electrodes drying out if not maintained and regularly replaced.
 Malfunctioning resistors, which can lead to misdiagnosis of sudden
cardiac arrest.

 Issues with battery management, recharging or accidental
discharge.
 Faulty circuit boards.
 Incompatible or damaged cables and connectors.
 Issues arising from humid conditions.
4. Provision of initial emergency care start-up training and continuous

professional development training. See Appendix I for detail resources
needed to execute the proposed trainings.
 Training Option 1
Zipgorf Nigeria Limited will train a minimum of 12 nominees(operators)
and/or number of nominees nominated by the state government per
locations. In an approved 8-hour initial emergency care training
program, which is a combination of Basic First Aid/ Cardiopulmonary
Resuscitation(CPR)/ Automated external defibrillator(AED)
 Training Option 2
Zipgorf Nigeria Limited will provide annual refresher training for a
minimum of 6 nominees(operators) and/or number of nominees
nominated by the state government per locations. In an approved 4-hour
initial emergency care training program, which is a combination of Basic
First Aid/ Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation(CPR)/ Automated external
defibrillator(AED).
5.0 PROJECT COST ESTIMATE
1.0: PROCUREMENT OF AED MACHINES COST

Item Qty. Description: RATES
$USD
1 1 Complete set of ZOLL AED Plus, and the
following accessories:
 Carrying Case
 Pediatric pads 1800.00
 Wall-mount or cabinet
2 1 Complete set of HeartSine Samaritan 300, and
the following accessories:
 Carrying Case 1500.00

 Pediatric pads
3 1 Complete set of Defibtech AED, and the 1530.00
following accessories:
 Carrying Case
 Pediatric pads
Complete set of Philips Onsite AED, and the
following accessories: 1500.00
 Carrying Case
 Pediatric pads
1.1. PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE COST
4 1 Service Fee for the first one (1) years $300.00/Unit

Year
5 2 Service Fee the second year and thereafter $200/yr./unit
Year
6 1 Pads & Batteries Replacement
1.2. TRAINING COST FOR PARTICIPANTS
1.2.1.Training Option I: 8-hour Initial Emergency Care Training Program
7 12 Training of 18 participants per session $1200-2000
8 lot Students books and materials

$15-25
1.2.2.Training Option II: 4-hour Annual Refresher Emergency Care
Training Program
9 12 Training of 18 participants per session $900 - 1200
10 lot Students books and materials

$15-25
Standard disclaimer: the amount presented above should be used as an estimate for the proposed service
and is not the definitive standard price for our services. However, it does not in any way constitute a
warranty of final price. Estimates are subject to change depending on the prevailing exchange rate,
prospective client’s negotiation, logistic cost associated in performing proposed service in rural areas,
and and living expenses (if necessary).
6.0. PROPOSED PAYMENT SCHEDULE
The price schedule for the proposed service would base on the framework of the
contractual arrangement agreed by both parties - the Delta State Government
and Zipgorf Nigeria Limited, prior to commence execution of the anticipated
services.

However, our expectations are highlighted below:
1. Price schedule for the proposed service shown in the table above shall be
split into dual currency: 100% United States Dollars and 100% Nigerian
Naira for procurement of equipment and provision of training service
respectively. Nevertheless, our price schedule must be in alignment with
the financial requirements of Delta State Government. Detail price
schedule would be provided after this proposal has been accepted and
accompany with contractual obligation from Delta State Government.
2. A mobilization fee equal to 50% of the anticipated project cost would be
advanced by Delta State Government to Zipgorf Nigeria Limited at latest
three (3) days prior to commence execution of the proposed training
programs.
3. The balance 50% shall be pay on the last day of the training session prior
to issuance of certificates to the course participants. Alternatively, this
payment would be expected at least 7 working days after the date of
submission of invoice and/or in compliance with the specifications
specified in the contractual agreement between both parties.
4. For equipment procurement services, a mobilization fee covering 60% of
the total sum of for procuring the requested AED machines shall be pay
to the organization, whereas the balance 30% shall be pay after
installation and commissioning of the installed mechanics.
Nevertheless, the payment arrangement explained above is still subject to
discussion between both parties. Thereafter, our organization would be in a
vintage position to submit a definitive payment schedule and payment regime
that required approved by the client prior to deliver the proposed services
deliverables.

7.0. APPENDIX: Resources Required to Implement Proposed Service
MATERIAL RESOURCES
S/N Item Qty. Provided By
1 Training Hall 1 Zipgorf
2 Laptop 2
3 Projector 2 Zipgorf
4 Audio Equipment lot Zipgorf
5 Flip charts and paper 4 Zipgorf
6 Bonded Course Handout lot Zipgorf
7 Writing Materials lot Zipgorf
8 Training Certificates Lot Zipgorf
9 AED Machines 2 Zipgorf
10 Dully lot Zipgorf
11 Mats for practical demonstration lot Zipgorf
HUMAN RESOURCES
12 Facilitators 2 Zipgorf
13 AED Machine Operator 2 Zipgorf

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THE EXECUTIVE GOVERNOR OF DELTA STATE

HEAVY MAINTENANCE OF OFFSHORE

DANIEL OTAH – CEng, MIMechE, CMISOH

Zipgorf Nigeria Limited Email: frankejoh1@gmail.com Mobile: (234)8146875068; (234)8056930319

1. INDCUCTION SUMMARY………………………………………………….. …………………......4

2. BASIS OF DESIGN ……………………………………………………………………..............5

2.1.1. Design Methodology……………………………………………………………………….5

2.2. Concept Description………………………………………………………………………….6

2.3 Technical Description of Required Hardware……..………………………………….9

3.0. OPERATIONAL PROCEDURE …..………………………………………………………..18

3.1.2. Recommended General Safe Work Procedure…………………………………19

3.1.3. Recommended Safe Work Practice during Maintenance……………………24

4.0. HANDLING PROCEDURE ………………..........................................................25

4.1. Electric Overhead Traveling crane………………………………………………….25

4.2. Wind Turbine Hoisting System………………………………………………………..26

5.0. ASSESSMENT OF TECHNICAL MATURITY..................................................28

5.1.1. Identifying Critical Technology Elements (CTEs) ...................................28

5.1.1.2. Identification of CTE Candidate……………………………………………………29

5.1.2. Technological Readiness Level (TRL) Assessment................................30

6.0. RECOMMENDATIONS FOR FURTHER WORK…………….………………………33

7.0. LIST OF REFERENCE…………….……………………………………………………….34

APPENDIX B.1- B.1.10.……………………………………………………………………………38

Table 1: Summary of Nacelle-Mounted Maintenance System

Table 2: Summary of Wind Turbine Hoisting System Hardware.

Table 3: Adverse Weather Condition………………………………………….…………….19

Table 4 – Sling Inspection Criteria………………………………………….………………..23

Table 5: Summary of the TRL assessment………………………………………….…….32

Daniel Omashola Otah_ Proposal Email: otah_d@yahoo.com Mobile: (234)8056072107; (234)8056930319

Figure 1: Electric Overhead Travelling Crane Simplified Process Flow

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Application of conventional heavy-lift equipment such as jack up and large floating

 Water depth limitation associated with Jack up vessel deployment.

 Increase operational expenditure (OPEX) emanating from long mobilisation

My proposed solution consists of two different models aimed at addressing credible

I. Interior crane-free maintenance strategy.

II. Exterior crane-free maintenance strategies

The interior model known as Nacelle-Mounted Maintenance System (NMMS) was

Daniel Omashola Otah_ Proposal Email: otah_d@yahoo.com Mobile: (234)8056072107; (234)8056930319

Daniel Omashola Otah_ Proposal Email: otah_d@yahoo.com Mobile: (234)8056072107; (234)8056930319

This section provides general philosophy adopted to design the proposed

The following assumptions were considered while developing this solution:

I. Proposed Siemen nacelle model is furnished with on-board service crane

V. The model is designed to handle maximum hook-up load of 150 tons .

2.1.1. Design Methodology

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Daniel Omashola Otah_ Proposal Email: otah_d@yahoo.com Mobile: (234)8056072107; (234)8056930319

3.0 OBJECTIVES OF THE PROPOSED SERVICE

 Procurement and installation of automated external defibrillator (AED)

Daniel Omashola Otah_ Proposal Email: otah_d@yahoo.com Mobile: (234)8056072107; (234)8056930319

 Collaborate with the ministry of health to identify and train nominated

4.0 PROJECT SCOPE OF WORK/ METHODOLOGY

Daniel Omashola Otah_ Proposal Email: otah_d@yahoo.com Mobile: (234)8056072107; (234)8056930319

1. Procurement of AED machines and installation of procured equipment in

 Zipgorf Nigeria Limited would facilitate the selection and purchasing of

o ZOLL AED Plus

3. Provision of after sale maintenance services aimed at mitigating the

 Software bugs causing error messages or malfunctions.

Daniel Omashola Otah_ Proposal Email: otah_d@yahoo.com Mobile: (234)8056072107; (234)8056930319

4. Provision of initial emergency care start-up training and continuous

5.0 PROJECT COST ESTIMATE

1.0: PROCUREMENT OF AED MACHINES COST

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