Companies in the wind energy sector are joining forces to develop hybrid testing methods for key components of wind turbines.
The INNTERESTING (Innovative Future-Proof Testing Methods for Reliable Critical Components in Wind Turbines) project aims to demonstrate the reliability of larger wind turbine components without having to build correspondingly large test environments.
To this aim, a technical advisory group comprising representatives from GE, Iberdrola, ORE Catapult, Siemens Gamesa, Sirris-OWI-Lab and Vesta has been set up to advise the project partners and ensure outcomes meet market needs.
The two groups met last December to feedback on progress made thus far and decide next steps. The session was an open discussion format featuring presentations on a variety of topics including virtual validation processes, variability of load, uncertainties, manufacturing effects and processes, multibody models for bearings, pitch repairing solutions, and tests and failure modes.
Experts also advised on the feasibility of the strategy proposed around smart fusion, upscaling, digital twins and full-scale physical validation as well as discussing trends in the sector.
Wind Europe Copenhagen
The INNTERESTING project also passed an important milestone with its participation in Wind Europe Copenhagen 2021 in November where it held a stand in the Innovation Park, raising awareness of the project’s objectives and progress.
