Beyond classical design methods: Integrated design of an offshore wind turbine by simultaneous redesign of the support structure and controller parameters

In order for wind energy to become a well established source of alternative energy that is able to compete with the traditional forms of energy production, the costs of (offshore) wind energy should be lowered. This can be achieved by either increasing the energy output of a turbine or by reducing its production and maintenance costs. Current...

Analysis of Shell Deformations of Offshore Wind Turbine Monopile Foundations

A significant reduction in the levelized cost of electricity is necessary for offshore wind farms to become a competitive energy source. Amongst other methods, overall project cost reduction can be achieved by optimized support structure design. An upcoming trend is the use of `XL monopiles', which provide a cost effective foundation solution...

Experimental dynamic substructuring using direct time-domain deconvolved impulse response functions

The dynamics of systems can be analysed by combining the dynamics of its components. This method is generally know as dynamic substructuring. It allows for efficient computation of the dynamics of structures that would otherwise be to complex to determine. Most dynamic substructuring approaches use the frequency domain for the re-assembling of...

Identifying Structural Parameters of an Offshore Wind Turbine using Operational Modal Analysis

Integrated Design and Ostimization of an Offshore Wind Turbine Monosile Sussort Structure