Structural Intelligence in Wind Energy – Intelligent Condition Monitoring of Rotor Blade, Tower and Foundation

Wind turbines are exposed to extreme environmental influences and strong dynamic stresses – especially since the turbines are becoming taller and taller as a result of the constant quest for greater efficiency. The actual loads vary greatly from WT to WT and usually deviate from the values assumed in the design.

Early detection of damage, reduction of recurring tests (WKP), extension of service life

High loads increase the risk of malfunctions and damage. If they go unnoticed, in the worst case, entire components may have to be replaced. Regular visual inspections directly at the wind turbine are usually very expensive, especially for structures below the water surface in offshore wind farms. However, through comprehensive monitoring, changes to the blade, tower or foundation can be detected at an early stage and repair measures can be initiated. In addition, at the end of the design service life, a well-founded decision can be made about continued operation based on real loads.

The high art of Structural Health Monitoring, however, is not data acquisition, but signal analysis. The task is to filter out the really important findings from the flood of recorded data, make correct diagnoses and provide the operator or project manager with clear instructions for action. For this, we use Structural Intelligence: Our systems analyze the entire condition of the wind turbine taking into account the operating and environmental conditions with the help of intelligent algorithms. Here you can find out exactly what this term means and how using Structural Intelligence benefits you.

Our product portfolio in the field of structural monitoring of wind turbines:

The advantages of Structural Intelligence in the field of wind energy at a glance:

Extension of service life through the early detection of damage

Sound decision basis for continued operation after the design service life has expired

Reduction of periodic inspections

 

Reduction of maintenance and repair costs

Reduction of downtimes


Please contact us personally

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We'll be pleased to advise you on the development of an individual monitoring concept for your wind turbines as well as on questions relating to our range of products and services in the field of structural intelligence.

Timo Klaas

+49 40 524715-265
klaas@woelfel.de
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Study

Industrial engineering in dual study programme, Osnabrück University of Cooperative Education

Acadamic Degree

Bachelor of Engineering (B.Eng.)

Professional Motto

Let the wind do its job!

Working at Wölfel

A family business of colleagues with such deep expertise that we can work at eye level with the leading international OEMs in the wind industry.

Very broad field of work with the opportunity to tackle and implement things.

Great colleagues with fun and joy.

Cool location in Hamburg :-)

Dipl.-Ing. Bernd Wölfel

Study

Civil Engineering, TU Berlin

Acadamic Degree

Dipl.-Ing.

Committee Activity

WAB e.V.

Professional Motto

"Paths are created by walking them." (Franz Kafka)

 

Working at Wölfel

Working independently in a flexible, highly innovative company that makes a little contribution to the energy transition.

Study

Industrial engineering in dual study programme, Osnabrück University of Cooperative Education

Acadamic Degree

Bachelor of Engineering (B.Eng.)

Professional Motto

Let the wind do its job!

Working at Wölfel

A family business of colleagues with such deep expertise that we can work at eye level with the leading international OEMs in the wind industry.

Very broad field of work with the opportunity to tackle and implement things.

Great colleagues with fun and joy.

Cool location in Hamburg :-)

Study

Civil Engineering, TU Berlin

Acadamic Degree

Dipl.-Ing.

Committee Activity

WAB e.V.

Professional Motto

"Paths are created by walking them." (Franz Kafka)

 

Working at Wölfel

Working independently in a flexible, highly innovative company that makes a little contribution to the energy transition.