Corrosion Mechanisms, Responses, and Mitigation Strategies for Steel Piles in Offshore Wind Turbines: A Comprehensive Review
Wei Shao, Xinyu Du, Wenbing Zhang, Danda Shi, Jianyu Zhang, Peng Tang
Abstract
ABSTRACT Wind energy offers significant advantages over fossil fuels, including extensive energy storage and environmental sustainability. Offshore wind turbines serve as the primary technology for harnessing offshore wind power. However, the corrosive effects of the marine environment pose serious threats to their safety and stability. This paper provides a comprehensive overview of corrosion issues affecting steel pipe pile infrastructure, focusing on the following key aspects: (1) Differentiating corrosion mechanisms under various environmental conditions, (2) analyzing the comprehensive corrosion response, particularly the changes in mechanical properties of the pile–soil interface and the bearing capacity of steel pile foundations, (3) summarizing the patterns and trends in corrosion processes to offer theoretical insights for engineering design, and (4) reviewing commonly employed corrosion prevention methods and their respective applicability in relation to specific corrosion mechanisms and responses.