Vibration Reduction with Passive and Active Dampers

Vibrations play a crucial role regarding fatigue and acoustics of wind turbines. They cannot be avoided completely, therefore they have to be controlled and reduced as much as possible.

Unwanted vibrations occur in almost all industries and applications. As experts for vibrations and acoustics, we have vast experience in the field of vibration reduction and with our extensive knowledge of structural mechanics and dynamics, we have specialized in solving vibration problems.

In addition to conventional measures, such as detuning, we provide a wide range of passive and active absorber concepts, which we successfully apply to  various industries. Tuned mass dampers are mounted directly on the vibrating structure – if possible, very close to the affected area – and have a vibration-reducing effect.

If we are already involved in the product development process, we work out solutions mainly by means of FE simulation and measurements. If damping devices are considered as an option for vibration optimization in the design process, they can be conveniently integrated in the structural design. Also for existing structures with an excessively high level of vibration, damping devices are an effective option to solving the problem.

Within the wind energy sector, we offer customized solutions in the field of low-frequency structural vibrations and tonalities. The reduction of structural vibrations is usually intended to reduce mechanical stress, the reduction of structure-borne sound is intended to reduce tonal sound radiations.

 


Please contact us personally

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We would be pleased to support you in solving your problem concerning "Wind turbine vibrations" and advise you on questions regarding our system and service offerings in the areas of structural health monitoring, vibration reduction, sound and noise as well as structural design.

Timo Klaas

+49 40 524715-265
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Industrial engineering in dual study programme, Osnabrück University of Cooperative Education

SALES DIRECTOR AND EXPERT IN SCALING STRUCTURAL DYNAMICS SOLUTIONS FOR THE WIND ENERGY SECTOR

 

Responsible, together with his team, for the market development and positioning of solutions in the fields of Structural Health Monitoring (SHM) and vibration mitigation

Extensive experience in collaborating with global OEMs and operators across the wind turbine value chain

Implementation of commercial strategies for the successful delivery of complex projects

Building long-term customer partnerships and identifying new business opportunities in the international wind energy market

Dipl.-Ing. Bernd Wölfel

+49 40 524715-266
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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.

Fionn Hamann

+49 170 3007712
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KEY ACCOUNT MANAGER WIND ENERGY ONSHORE

 

B.Sc. in Industrial Engineering and Management – specialising in project management

Responsible for Key Account Management and sales activities in the WIND sector

Focus areas include monitoring systems (SHM.Blade / IDD.Blade), tower vibration dampers (TMD.Tower) and vibro-acoustic dampers (ADD.Sound)

Lorena Sproll-Astorquiza

+49 931 49708-761
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SENIOR KEY ACCOUNT MANAGER

 

More than 10 years of experience in international key account management, sales and bid management in technology-driven industries, including aerospace and renewable energy

Experienced in collaborating with interdisciplinary and international project teams as well as coordinating complex tendering and contract processes

Degree in Applied Foreign Languages and Business Administration, complemented by international academic and professional experience and multilingual capabilities (DE, EN, FR, ES)

Holds additional certifications in negotiation and sales

Study

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

SALES DIRECTOR AND EXPERT IN SCALING STRUCTURAL DYNAMICS SOLUTIONS FOR THE WIND ENERGY SECTOR

 

Responsible, together with his team, for the market development and positioning of solutions in the fields of Structural Health Monitoring (SHM) and vibration mitigation

Extensive experience in collaborating with global OEMs and operators across the wind turbine value chain

Implementation of commercial strategies for the successful delivery of complex projects

Building long-term customer partnerships and identifying new business opportunities in the international wind energy market

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.

KEY ACCOUNT MANAGER WIND ENERGY ONSHORE

 

B.Sc. in Industrial Engineering and Management – specialising in project management

Responsible for Key Account Management and sales activities in the WIND sector

Focus areas include monitoring systems (SHM.Blade / IDD.Blade), tower vibration dampers (TMD.Tower) and vibro-acoustic dampers (ADD.Sound)

SENIOR KEY ACCOUNT MANAGER

 

More than 10 years of experience in international key account management, sales and bid management in technology-driven industries, including aerospace and renewable energy

Experienced in collaborating with interdisciplinary and international project teams as well as coordinating complex tendering and contract processes

Degree in Applied Foreign Languages and Business Administration, complemented by international academic and professional experience and multilingual capabilities (DE, EN, FR, ES)

Holds additional certifications in negotiation and sales