JBO & WÖLFEL Wind Systems
The SHM provider Wölfel and JBO have united their expertise and developed the Agile Design approach. Based on the SHM system output JBO will bring in their deep knowledge on offshore wind structural foundation design and dynamics. This allows for a detailed reassessment of the existing structures based on as-built information and measurements.
Please see also the discription of the innovative Agile Design approach on our partners website, Wölfel.
Agile Design Model
An Agile Design model will be setup and parametrized by JBO that reflects the real physical foundation. The model will be used to simulate and predict the performance of the physical structure on a regular basis.
Motivation
The offshore wind sector is pushing the limits since years. JBO desires to create the awareness that OWT are much more dynamically driven with size and hence highly sensitive to lifetime assumptions.
Continuous SHM combined with deep foundation design expertise is the key to reduce these uncertainties and risks. Furthermore, lifetime extension is seen as major contribution to improve the sustainability in offshore wind design.
JBO Role & Capabilities
JBO will analyse the design and as-built documentation package. Environmental conditions (wind, wave, ice, seismic, etc.) are updated and a structural model will be set up. A detailed geotechnical re-analysis based on 3D-FE methods allows to accurately reflect the soil-pile interaction. By application of the agile model a lifetime assessment based on SHM data predicts the real damage.
Sharp Interfaces
JBO and Wölfel developed a clear design model process that defines the workflow of the Agile Model setup.
Outcome
The added value of the Agile Design process is a real time assessment of each structure’s lifetime, and a WTG specific traffic light classification of the design relevant KPI’s of your structures. It will provide you the real asset value for each specific turbine and reduces the operators risk by having all relevant key parameter monitored.
What’s next
Feel free to contact JBO to get further information on the agile design process. We will further elaborate on the importance of joint SHM and detailed design insights and demonstrate how this will add value to your project.
Get in contact with our expert Frank Ostermann & arrange a non-binding call.
