The wind sector is undergoing a process of transformation, aimed at reducing design times and the conservatism inherent in existing practices. To fulfil this objective, fast and reliable design methodologies will be required, in which reliability is a key priority.
Virtual tools
- In this context, the need arises to develop tools to address the design of new critical turbine components without relying exclusively on real-scale testing. The ability to simulate and evaluate the performance of these components virtually represents a significant advance in the efficiency and agility of the design process.
- In addition, these virtual models can also be used as digital twins during the life of the components, allowing decisions to be made regarding the possible extension of component life and assisting in maintenance strategies.
Improving the resilience of wind turbine components, from design to operation under real operating conditions, is a crucial challenge for the long-term sustainability and efficiency of wind energy.
Currently, resilience is not considered a design criterion, but in the future it may be a differential competitive parameter for wind component manufacturers.