A5015268917- Wind Energy Research and Development
- Wind and Air Flow Studies
- Fluid Dynamics and Vibration Analysis
- Wave and Wind Energy Systems
- Marine and Offshore Engineering Studies
- Technology Assessment and Management
- Offshore Engineering and Technologies
- Digital Transformation in Industry
- Social Acceptance of Renewable Energy
- Arctic and Russian Policy Studies
- Probabilistic and Robust Engineering Design
- Wind Turbine Control Systems
- Structural Health Monitoring Techniques
- Engineering Education and Technology
- Structural Integrity and Reliability Analysis
- Vibration and Dynamic Analysis
- Aerodynamics and Fluid Dynamics Research
- Oil and Gas Production Techniques
- Magnetic Bearings and Levitation Dynamics
- Energy Load and Power Forecasting
- Mechanical stress and fatigue analysis
4Subsea (Norway)
2014-2024
Norwegian University of Science and Technology
2011-2012
Offshore wind turbines are designed and analyzed using comprehensive simulation tools (or codes) that account for the coupled dynamics of inflow, aerodynamics, elasticity, controls turbine, along with incident waves, sea current, hydrodynamics, mooring dynamics, foundation support structure. This paper describes latest findings code-to-code verification activities Code Comparison Collaboration Continuation project, which operates under International Energy Agency Wind Task 30. In phase...
This article presents a comprehensive overview of the digital twin technology and its capability levels, with specific focus on applications in wind energy industry. It consolidates definitions levels scale from 0-5; 0-standalone, 1-descriptive, 2-diagnostic, 3-predictive, 4-prescriptive, 5-autonomous. then, an industrial perspective, identifies current state art research needs sector. is concluded that main challenges hindering realization highly capable twins fall into one four categories;...
Today, structural integrity inspections of wind turbine blades are typically carried out by the use rope or platform access. Since these inspection approaches both tedious and extremely costly, a need for method facilitating reliable, remote monitoring has been identified. In this article, it is examined whether vibration-based damage localization approach proposed authors can provide such reliable location in blade. The blade, which analyzed idle condition, subjected to unmeasured hits from...
Aeroelastic design and fatigue analysis of large utility-scale wind turbine blades have been performed to investigate the applicability different types materials in a environment. The blade designs used study are developed according an iterative numerical process for realistic blades, software tool FAST is advanced aero-servo-elastic simulations. Elementary beam theory calculate strain time series from these simulations, material evaluated using established methods. Following standards,...
This paper discusses the loads inflicted on large offshore wind turbines from sudden and persistent loss of electrical connection during severe operational conditions. The load case that is discussed an extreme operating gust. generator torque leads to increase in rotor speed emergency shutdown situation. cases are simulated using time domain aeroelastic code fast, compared maximum turbine experiences normal hydraulic pitch system modelled detail, effects changes investigated by varying...
This article presents a simplified, integrated method for design studies of blades offshore wind turbines. The applies to variable speed horizontal axis turbines with pitch control, and allows designing the rotor based on very limited set input parameters. purpose is allow parametric different configurations at reasonable effort. resulting turbine models are level detail suitable preliminary considerations using e.g. aero-elastic simulations in time domain. aerodynamic blade element momentum...
NorthWind, a collaborative research initiative supported by the Research Council of Norway, industry stakeholders, and partners, aims to advance cutting-edge innovation in wind energy. The core mission is reduce power costs foster sustainable growth, with key focus on development digital twins. A twin virtual representation physical assets or processes that uses data simulators enable real-time forecasting, optimization, monitoring, control informed decision-making. Recently, hierarchical...
Abstract NorthWind, a collaborative research initiative supported by the Research Council of Norway, industry stakeholders, and partners, aims to advance cutting-edge innovation in wind energy. The core mission is reduce power costs foster sustainable growth, with key focus on development digital twins. A twin virtual representation physical assets or processes that uses data simulators enable real-time forecasting, optimization, monitoring, control informed decision-making. Recently,...
Abstract The commercial-scale deployment of floating offshore wind (FOW) projects is expected to take place in a diverse range sites that may differ significantly from existing fixed-bottom projects. FOW farms are particularly sensitive the water depth and meteorological oceanographic (metocean) geotechnical conditions at project site due wave-induced system motions loads as well anchoring constraints imposed by seafloor conditions. Uncertainty around will permeate through all aspects...
During a turbine’s lifetime, minimizing the cost of power production should be primary aim in addition to attaining high technical efficiency. Thus, this paper was aimed at enhancing aerodynamic efficiency site-specific small wind turbine considering energy as one design parameters. The distribution specific site employed characterize using Weibull method. aerodynamics typical 5 kW blade were investigated by implementing element method (BEM) MATLAB code that applied advancements and...
For low and medium wind conditions, there is a possibility to harness maximum potential reducing the cost of energy by employing catchment-based turbine designs. This paper aims study small aerodynamic performance for improved efficiency reduced energy. Hence, design parameters are considered based on specific conditions within catchment area. The bins statistical methods implemented with Weibull distribution data selected sites characterize weighted average method proposed create...
Abstract Everyone is used to seeing graphs predicting unprecedented growth for the offshore wind industry over next decades. Whether or not these ambitious goals are achieved remains be seen, as it will require nothing less than an industrial revolution in construction and installation. Never have such projections been backed by a global sense of urgency, but unfortunately, just challenge that has met resolved. Data from insurance companies show significant financial losses industry. For...
This article presents a comprehensive overview of the digital twin technology and its capability levels, with specific focus on applications in wind energy industry. It consolidates definitions levels scale from 0-5; 0-standalone, 1-descriptive, 2-diagnostic, 3-predictive, 4-prescriptive, 5-autonomous. then, an industrial perspective, identifies current state art research needs sector. The proposes approaches to identified challenges perspective institutes offers set recommendations for...