Optimization of maintenance operations for offshore wind farms

Conference paper (2019)

Authors

W.W.A. Beelaerts van Blokland Transport Engineering and Logistics - Mechanical, Maritime and Materials Engineering
Research Group
Transport Engineering and Logistics (Mechanical, Maritime and Materials Engineering) (TU Delft)
Copyright: © 2019 Jasper Steendijk, W.W.A. Beelaerts van Blokland
DOI: https://doi.org/10.15480/882.2489
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Published Date

2019

Language

English

Faculty

Mechanical, Maritime and Materials Engineering

Department

Marine and Transport Technology

Research Group

Transport Engineering and Logistics

Abstract

Purpose: The paper provides insights regarding the optimal maintenance strategies for offshore wind farms. The maintenance strategies distinct from each other with location of the operation base and manner of logistics regarding the vessels.
Methodology: The methodology for modelling the transport for maintenance operations for offshore wind farms is done with a discrete event simulation with data regarding offshore maintenance operations provided from a large-scale research.
Findings: The paper conclude with the optimal maintenance strategy based on the
optimal location of the operation base in combination with the best manner of logistics to achieve t he preferred requirements with the least transportation costs withinthe boundaries and limitations of this research.
Originality: There are no current papers regarding the maintenance operations for offshore wind farms located far in the Nord Sea.