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ABOUT WHEEL<\/a>  >  WORK PLAN AND RESOURCES<\/h1><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

WP1 – PROJECT MANAGEMENT & COORDINATION (M1 \u2013 M60)<\/p><\/h2><\/div>

This work package is intended to:<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>

a)  Control the achievement of the pursued project objectives through specific KPIs
b)  Meet the project schedule and deadlines (technical coordination)
c)  Ensure a diligent management of the project funding and its financial sources (administrative and financial coordination),
d)  Coordinate the interface between the European Commission and the participants,
e)  Ensure an adequate, successful and coordinated protection of all IP Rights and scientific or technical findings,
f)  Ensure the quality of the project and obtain a technical certification from a renowned third-party organism
g)  Identify and manage risks along the project lifetime.
h)  Manage the Advisory Board and ensure its contributions are conveniently flown into the project and its risk management<\/p>\n<\/div>

Deliverables<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

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WP2 – OFFSHORE FLOATING PLATFORM DESIGN (M1 \u2013 M19)<\/p><\/h2><\/div>

This work package will:<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>

a)  Generate a design basis for the platform design.
b)  Produce the platform detailed design, necessary to pass the go\/no-go hold which has been established prior to construction start.
c)  Analyze and verify the suitability and performance of the 2BE 6MW turbine.
d)  Design the steel tower section and the internals.
e)  Validate the results obtained in the design of the floating wind turbine in a tank testing campaign.
f)  Define the construction and onshore assembly strategies.
g)  Assess the scalability and cost-effectiveness of the WHEEL technology by developing a 15MW and defining constructive strategies and costs for commercial serial production<\/p>\n<\/div>

Deliverables<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

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WP3 – OFFSHORE FLOATING PLATFORM.  <\/span>FULL SCALE PROTOTYPE CONSTRUCTION (M13 \u2013 M36)<\/p><\/h2><\/div>

The objective of this work package is to:<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>

a)  Prepare the manufacturing yard, procure the necessary materials and means, build the floating platform tanks and put them afloat. 
b)  Supply and pre-assemble onshore the suspension cables.
c)  Supply the WTG and its steel tower.
d)  Supply the Tripod Transition Piece
e)  Arrange the necessary onshore heavy-lift logistics and assemble the whole pilot unit in harbor<\/p>\n<\/div>

Deliverables<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

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WP4 – STATION KEEPING SYSTEM (SKS)  <\/span>DESIGN, SUPPLY & INSTALLATION (M4 \u2013 M37)<\/p><\/h2><\/div>

The objective for this work package is to design, supply and install the complete station keeping system (SKS), including mooring line components, anchors and connectors. The mooring design will aim to arrive at an optimised solution that balances system performance and the costs for procuring the equipment, installation and maintenance.<\/p>\n<\/div>

In particular, the following aspects will be investigated:<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>