Imagine trying to push a giant straw into thick mud; it's hard and noisy if you just hammer it. This system uses high-pressure water to turn the soil into a liquid-like slush, making the straw slide in easily. A vibrating tool then helps it sink silently under its own weight without disturbing the ocean's wildlife.
Traditional hydraulic hammers are too noisy for strict environmental laws and struggle to install the larger monopiles required for modern wind turbines. This leads to regulatory delays and high operational costs.
The Vibrojet® system, comprising a vibratory hammer interface, a retrievable Jet Support System (ViPR), and an AI-driven control system with a sensor network.
If you are a wind farm developer dealing with strict noise regulations and the need for larger turbines — this project developed Vibrojet® that allows monopiles to sink silently to target depth. This ensures compliance with the Marine Strategy Framework Directive and speeds up the rollout of energy farms.
If you are an installation contractor dealing with high equipment rental costs and labor expenses — this project developed a retrievable Jet Support System that reduces operational costs. It replaces the traditional hydraulic impact hammer with a more efficient fluidization process.
If you are a consultancy dealing with the Habitats Directive (92/43/EEC) and acoustic impact on marine life — this project developed a silent installation method. It removes the need for loud hammering, making offshore construction compatible with ecosystem protection laws.
Vibrojet® reduces overall costs by minimizing labor and equipment rental costs during the installation of offshore wind foundations. Based on available project data, this makes offshore wind more competitive.
Yes, the system is specifically designed to install larger wind turbines that are increasingly difficult to place using traditional hydraulic hammers. Based on available project data, it enables the scaling of wind energy production.
Based on available project data, the technology is being developed by GBM Works B.V. as the Vibrojet® system, but specific licensing terms are not provided.
Yes, it is designed to align with the Marine Strategy Framework Directive (2008/56/EC) and the Habitats Directive (92/43/EEC) by reducing acoustic impact on marine life.
The project period runs from 2023-05-01 to 2025-12-31, with activities focused on preparing the market launch and performing presales.
The consortium is highly streamlined, consisting of 2 partners from 1 country (Netherlands). It is 100% industry-led by SMEs, with GBM Works B.V. as the coordinator, indicating a strong focus on commercialization and rapid market entry rather than academic research.
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