The project develops a simulation platform, including wind, wind turbine main components and power grid. The platform will enable the study of wind turbine performance, and will support key components
What causes cracks and damage on different length scales to become major cracks and damage which may develop into fractures in e.g. the blade of a wind turbine? DCCSM tests this aspect through
The Centre conducts basic research in wind turbine aerodynamics and wind turbulence with emphasis on their interaction. The aim is to develop reliable and verified simulation tools for design and
In the lifespan of a wind turbine, the gearbox is replaced on average four times due to wear and tear. All together this is almost the cost of a new turbine.
In June 2011, a hitherto unparalleled demonstra- tion of wind lidar performance was obtained in the calibrated wind tunnel belonging to LM Wind Power, Kolding Denmark:
The objective is to improve the design basis for large wind turbines by measuring wind and turbulence profiles at high altitude above a flat ground using modern instruments. The project will study
The vision is that the increased research on main wind turbine uncertainties and risk & reliability will lead to less conservative designs and more cost-efficient wind energy. Therefore, careful
The usage of new reinforcement fibre and resin systems allows for novel forms of blade design, cost optimisation and production methods that significantly reduces the production time.