IQIP has deployed its newly developed piling technique EQ-Piling (pictured), which it says can make the installation of even the largest monopiles noise-compliant.
The noise generated during conventional impact piling can be harmful to marine life, IQIP said.
The challenge IQIP faced was to deliver the necessary force to overcome soil resistance while significantly reducing noise levels, it added.
EQ-Piling successfully meets this challenge by employing a newly developed technique featuring a substantially prolonged impact force characteristic, according to the company.
This method uses the impact of a falling mass, in this case, contained water, over an extended period, resulting in an exceptionally smooth energy transfer to the pile, IQIP said.
Unlike conventional methods that rely on impact force, EQ-Piling generates a pushing force, it added.
IQIP said: “This groundbreaking technology ensures that developers, governments, and contractors can now work in full compliance with environmental regulations.
“EQ-Piling offers numerous advantages, including noise reduction without the need for additional mitigation measures, lower project costs, decreased carbon emissions, and enhanced efficiency.”