Optimizing noise, vibrations, fatigue performance and energy management
The growing demand for wind energy has greatly advanced the technologies applied in wind turbine development over the past decade. But the engineering of new wind turbines remains a complex and challenging task, due to the large physical size, the complex interaction between mechanical and electro-mechanical subsystems, and the strongly varying wind speed.
To certify a new wind turbine, manufacturers must ensure full system reliability under real-life operating condition. Durability must be assessed to provide a 20-year lifetime with low operation and maintenance costs. Noise emissions must remain within prescribed tolerances. On top of that, the control system must guarantee clean voltage at constant frequency. Overcoming these challenges involves extensive engineering efforts from initial concept design to final wind turbine validation and certification.
LMS has worked extensively with wind turbine manufacturers and suppliers and gained a wide experience in engineering top-class products. LMS offers an extensive portfolio of simulation tools, testing systems and services for:
- Vibro-acoustic measurements and analysis for troubleshooting and design optimization
- Radiated noise simulation and optimization
- Fatigue life prediction
- Operational driveline measurements
- Gear contact modeling
- Gearbox noise path identification
- Multi-domain system simulation to analyze mechanical, electrical and thermal effects
