System: Big Bubble Curtain

ThayerMahan is the first US-based company to provide Big Bubble Curtain technology to the rapidly growing offshore wind energy industry.

A bubble curtain, which is comprised of large, perforated hoses and specialized air compressors, is designed to absorb and dampen sound during the installation of offshore wind turbine foundations. These monopile foundations are drilled into the seabed, creating significant noise.
 
Hoses are placed on the seafloor around the monopile before being filled by compressed air. Once the hoses are inflated, the air escapes through the perforations and creates a barrier of bubbles that reduce noise.

Offshore wind energy is a vital element in the effort to mitigate the devastating effects of climate change on marine ecosystems. This new American industry is highly regulated, and ThayerMahan, partnered with the world leader in Big Bubble Curtain technology – Hydrotechnik-Luebeck (HTL), has the technology necessary to help developers meet stringent U.S. government relations that require protective measures during construction and operation of wind farms.
 

A bubble curtain, which is comprised of large, perforated hoses and specialized air compressors, is designed to absorb and dampen sound during the installation of offshore wind turbine foundations. These monopile foundations are drilled into the seabed, creating significant noise. Hoses are placed on the seafloor around the monopile before being filled by compressed air. Once the hoses are inflated, the air escapes through the perforations and creates a barrier of bubbles that reduce noise.




Offshore wind energy is a vital element in the effort to mitigate the devastating effects of climate change on marine ecosystems. This new American industry is highly regulated, and ThayerMahan has the technology necessary to help developers meet stringent government regulations that require protective measures during construction and operation of wind farms.