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© Pascal Hancz

Suction Buckets: Large-Scale Test Reveals Increased Tensile Capacity During Storms

Fraunhofer IWES tested two large-scale suction buckets in a 1:5 scale in early 2018. The physical experiments at the Test Center for Support Structures in Hanover (TTH) are the first of their kind in Germany. Within the experimental work the IWES researchers were able to quantify an effective temporary increase in tensile capacity during storms.

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BSH Commissions IWES to Conduct Preliminary Assessment of Seabed

The German Federal Maritime and Hydrographic Agency (BSH) has selected IWES, among others, to conduct initial exploratory work for the first bidding round. Researchers will compile 3D seabed models based on geophysical data. The multichannel seismic survey method delivers high-resolution data for soil layers at all relevant depths for wind turbine fundaments.

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© Pascal Hancz

15.3.2018

Trailing edge: more realistic load scenario for design critical structures

Sub-component trailing edge testing has the potential to become established as an addition to the certification-relevant full-scale blade test. Any relevant load scenario can be simulated and critical blade details can come under scrutiny Within the EU project ´IRP Wind` the potential was defined.

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Press archives

2017

Demo Project for Suction Bucket Foundations

Turbine Certification on a Test Bench

Contract for Nacelle Testing for 8-MW offshore wind turbine signed

Prevention of Rain Erosion on Rotor Blades

Order Placed for First LiDAR Wind Buoys to be Used in China

Fraunhofer IWES publishes first wind index for German Bight

Process Chain for Industrialized Rotor Blade Production Set in Motion

 

2016

2015

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IWT-7.5-164

IWES Wind Turbine IWT-7.5-164