Finished projects 2019

This project aims to produce a wound rotor blade root using the filament winding technique for the very first time. At the same time, the blade root segment should be expanded into an integral component, which is also reflected by the external structure of the aerodynamic casing in the expanded area close to the root. This more industrialized manufacturing procedure for rotor blades, a coordinated component design, and improvements to the logistics processes are aimed at identifying potential savings and achieving an overall improvement in quality. BMWi, 01/2017 - 12/2019

High-resolution numerical methods for site simulation taking account of thermal stratification of the atmosphere will be transfered to the industrial process of site assessment. BMWi, 01/2016 – 09/2019

For a new type of condition monitoring system (CMS), a functional prototype will be explored which monitors several components of a wind turbine in a holistic approach and detects faults and damage as early and as precisely as possible. BMWi, 01/2015 - 09/2019

The project consists of the development of a procedure for measuring the power curves of offshore wind energy turbines using a floating LiDAR buoy. BMWi, 12/2016-07/2019

The new European Wind Energy Atlas project will contribute to a significant reduction of the cost of wind energy by mitigating risks related to the design and operation of large-scale wind turbines based on enhanced knowledge of wind conditions. By developing a new generation of models and methods for spatial planning and wind farm design, this aim will be reached. BMWi (ERANET+), 03/2015 - 06/2019

Efficiency and quality improvement for the subsoil investigation for offshore wind farms on the basis of optimized seismic measurement methods. BMWi, 08/2015 - 3/2019

The aim of LENAH is a lifespan extension and lightweight construction optimisation thanks to nanomodified and hybrid material systems in rotor blades. New nanoparticle-modified plastics are being developed in order to improve further the robustness of rotor blades. Furthermore Hybrid laminates are being tested for their suitability for rotor blades. BMBF, 09/2015 - 02/2019

A novel pile foundation technology for offshore support structures will be developed and examined at the support structure test center. First large-scale installation trials, followed by load-bearing tests will be carried out, including with prior cyclic loading. BMWi 10/2015 – 01/2019

Smart Wind Farms is aiming to develop a comprehensive software tool for an a priori optimisation of wind farms during the design phase. The second aspect of the project covers the development and testing of a control unit prototype for a wind farm, which uses models to keep energy production costs as low as possible whilst the farm is in operation. BMWi, 07/2015 - 06/2019

The aim of the EcoSwing project is to design and test the world's first superconductive and truly cost-saving generator for operation in a modern multi-megawatt turbine. The 40% reduction in weight compared to a standard, permanently excited synchronous generator makes it possible to achieve significant savings of 25% in the tower head mass. EU Horizon2020, 03/2015 - 04/2019