Wind propulsion as a sustainable solution for shipping
The shipping industry faces the challenge of reducing its emissions. One effective option is the use of wind propulsion systems such as Flettner rotor.
Measurement Data
From wind to validation: Measurements on the AD8 turbine in Bremerhaven
Authors: Dr. Anna Wegner, Dr. rer. nat. Bernhard Stoevesandt, Dr. Julia Gottschall, Dipl.-Ing. Philipp Thomas, Matthias Huhn und Dipl. Ing. Karin Eustorgi As the dimensions of wind turbines continue to increase in size, so do the mechanical loads acting on their components. The incoming wind field…
Power converter reliability: Field measurements illuminate climatic stress
Authors: Karoline Pelka and Dr.-Ing. Katharina Fischer Power converters are among the most frequently failing components of wind turbines. The causes remained unexplained for many years. Seasonal failure patterns point to environmental influences and shift the focus to the climatic…
RAVE: Ten years of measurement data for offshore wind energy research
An ambitious measuring campaign has been under way at the alpha ventus offshore wind farm ever since it was installed back in 2010. The measurement data from the wind turbines, the substation, and the marine environment are available to scientists…