YIELD INCREASES

 

INSPECTIONS OPTIMIZATION

 

OPERATING COSTS REDUCTION

 

SERVICE LIFE EXTENSION

 

From ice detection and reduction of tonalities to structural health monitoring (SHM) on blades, towers or foundations – in the field of wind energy we offer professional system and services solutions to increase yields, extend the service life and optimize inspections.
We are experts in vibration and signal analysis, provide information on structural damage and the associated service life of your wind turbines, monitor material fatigue and help you to comply with legal requirements e.g. regarding noise emissions.

WHAT DO YOU DO WHEN TOWERS SWING?


Strong vibrations accelerate material fatigue and the risk of damage and increase the risk of damage. When wind turbines start to vibrate, individual frequencies in the background noise of the system can become audible – this is referred to as tonality. These tonal components are particularly unpleasant for human perception and often lead to surcharges in noise emission assessments, relusting in turbines being operated only in sound-reduced mode. Vibrations can be significantly reduced using active or passive dampers, helping to avoid additional costs and yield losses.

ADD.Sound – Active damper for gearbox tonalitity reduction   |   TMD.Tower – Passive damper for tower vibration reduction

 

WE UNDERSTAND WIND

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The wind itself is the protagonist in the new image film of Wölfel Wind Systems. The wind tells its story, its importance for mankind and who understands it best ...

Please contact us personally

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In daily use by a large number of manufacturers and operators, our solutions and systems make a significant contribution to increasing yields and to the safety and acceptance of wind turbines. Together with partners and experts, we are continuously working on the further development of our product range.

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

Academic 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

Academic 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.

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M.Sc. Alexander Jorewitz

Study

Sales Engineering and Product Management, Ruhr University Bochum

Academic Degree

Master of Science (M.Sc.)

Working at Wölfel

The collegial, friendly, and fair interactions, the unwavering helpfulness of all colleagues, and the genuine sense of working together towards a common goal. Additionally, the strong company know-how and immense variety naturally foster joy in the work.

Personalbild von Fionn Hamann

B. Sc. Fionn Hamann

Study

Wirtschaftsingenieur an der FH Westküste in Heide

Academic Degree

Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.)

Professional Motto

"The secret of success is to do the common thing uncommonly well." – John D. Rockefeller Jr.

Working at Wölfel

Working in an innovative company that works together to develop solutions for a sustainable future. As a young professional, I particularly appreciate the friendly and helpful colleagues. Wölfel also offers a varied working environment in which exciting projects are designed and successfully implemented together with the customer.

Study

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

Academic 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

Academic 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

Sales Engineering and Product Management, Ruhr University Bochum

Academic Degree

Master of Science (M.Sc.)

Working at Wölfel

The collegial, friendly, and fair interactions, the unwavering helpfulness of all colleagues, and the genuine sense of working together towards a common goal. Additionally, the strong company know-how and immense variety naturally foster joy in the work.

Study

Wirtschaftsingenieur an der FH Westküste in Heide

Academic Degree

Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.)

Professional Motto

"The secret of success is to do the common thing uncommonly well." – John D. Rockefeller Jr.

Working at Wölfel

Working in an innovative company that works together to develop solutions for a sustainable future. As a young professional, I particularly appreciate the friendly and helpful colleagues. Wölfel also offers a varied working environment in which exciting projects are designed and successfully implemented together with the customer.

HOW DO YOU DISTRACT KNOWLEDGE FROM A FLOOD OF DATA?


Only those who have precise knowledge of the individual components of a wind turbine, as well as the loads and stresses acting on them, can react quickly to deviations and emerging damage and implement effective countermeasures. Structural Health Monitoring (SHM) enables data-driven monitoring of structural performance of wind turbines – both offshore and onshore – covering the blades, tower, and foundation.

At "cold-climate" sites, rotor blade icing and ice shedding pose additional risks. Our ice detection system, IDD.Blade, precisely monitors the icing condition and automatically controls both the shutdown and restart of the turbine.

However, we do not only provide tools for analysis. From the planning and conception of an SHM system to the installation and commissioning through to the preparation and visualization of the collected data, you receive all services from a single source.

3.500+

SYSTEMS

300+

PROJECTS

200+

CUSTOMERS

10+

OEMs

OFFSHORE WIND ENERGY – HOW DO YOU KEEP EVERYTHING RUNNING SMOOTHLY IN SPITE OF ROUGH WINDS?


Higher and more constant wind speeds make offshore wind farms particularly efficient. At the same time, these wind turbines are exposed to stronger environmental forces – especially the tower and foundation, which must withstand extreme wave and current loads. This results in specific challenges both during installation and throughout operation.

Additionally, investment costs for offshore wind turbines are higher, making efficient and trouble-free operation essential for rapid amortization. Structural Health Monitoring (SHM) enables early damage detection and minimizes downtime.

SHM also helps reduce costly, weather-dependent visual inspections (periodic inspections) to the minimum recommended by the Federal Maritime and Hydrographic Agency (BSH). Ideally, inspections are conducted on a risk-based approach, allowing high-risk faults to be prioritized and maintenance activities to be planned proactively.

ONSHORE WIND ENERGY – WHEN DOES WIND MAKE ALL THE RIGHT NOISE?


The available space for onshore wind turbines is limited, leading to the development of increasingly densely populated or difficult-to-access areas. This comes with a wide range of permitting requirements – particularly regarding noise emissions. According to the Federal Immission Control Act (BImSchG), wind turbines exceeding a total height of 50 meters require approval, which includes an immission forecast as well as a noise emission measurement after commissioning.

As an independent measurement institute recognized by the Society for the Promotion of Wind Energy (Fördergesellschaft Windenergie; FGW e.V.), we conduct these measurements to ensure compliance with approval requirements and to document adherence to the specified sound power levels.

PARTNER

In daily use by a large number of producers and operators, our solutions and systems make a significant contribution to increasing yields as well as to the safety and acceptance of wind turbines. Together with partners and experts, we are continuously working on the further development of our product range.