1. A digital twin for assessing the remaining useful life of offshore wind turbine structures
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Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya. Departament de Ciència i Enginyeria Nàutiques, Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya. Departament de Resistència de Materials i Estructures a l'Enginyeria, Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya. MMCE - Mecànica de Medis Continus i Estructures, Pacheco Blázquez, Rafael, García Espinosa, Julio, Capua, Daniel di, Pastor Sánchez, Andrés, Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya. Departament de Ciència i Enginyeria Nàutiques, Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya. Departament de Resistència de Materials i Estructures a l'Enginyeria, Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya. MMCE - Mecànica de Medis Continus i Estructures, Pacheco Blázquez, Rafael, García Espinosa, Julio, Capua, Daniel di, and Pastor Sánchez, Andrés
- Abstract
This paper delves into the application of digital twin monitoring techniques for enhancing offshore floating wind turbine performance, with a detailed case study that uses open-source digital twin software. We explore the practical implementation of digital twins and their efficacy in optimizing operations and predictive maintenance, focusing on controlling the real-time structural state of composite wind turbine structures and forecasting the remaining useful life by tracking the fatigue state in the structure. Our findings emphasize digital twins’ potential as a valuable tool for renewable energy, driving efficiency and sustainability in offshore floating wind installations. These aspects, along with the aforementioned simulations, whether in real-time or forecasted, reduce costly and unnecessary inspections and scheduled maintenance., Objectius de Desenvolupament Sostenible::7 - Energia Assequible i No Contaminant, Objectius de Desenvolupament Sostenible::9 - Indústria, Innovació i Infraestructura, Postprint (published version)
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- 2024