Requirements for the application of the Digital Twin Paradigm to offshore wind turbine structures for uncertain fatigue analysis

Jorgensen, Jack; Hodkiewicz, Melinda; Cripps, Edward; Hassan, Ghulam Mubashar

doi:10.1016/j.compind.2022.103806

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“…Six requirements were outlined in [111] for implementing DT technology in the fatigue monitoring of bolted ring-flanges on OWT support structures, considering the broader context of the DT paradigm within the OWT industry. While each requirement Depending on the scheduled lifetime extension, one can store structural response data or environmental data, or both, with higher-quality data leading to more precise estimates.…”

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“…Six requirements were outlined in [111] for implementing DT technology in the fatigue monitoring of bolted ring-flanges on OWT support structures, considering the broader context of the DT paradigm within the OWT industry. While each requirement addresses specific needs in the OWT context, they may also have applicability to other industries.…”

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confidence: 99%

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Enhancing Reliability in Floating Offshore Wind Turbines through Digital Twin Technology: A Comprehensive Review

Chen,

Liu,

et al. 2024

Energies

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This comprehensive review explores the application and impact of digital twin (DT) technology in bolstering the reliability of Floating Offshore Wind Turbines (FOWTs) and their supporting platforms. Within the burgeoning domain of offshore wind energy, this study contextualises the need for heightened reliability measures in FOWTs and elucidates how DT technology serves as a transformative tool to address these concerns. Analysing the existing scholarly literature, the review encompasses insights into the historical reliability landscape, DT deployment methodologies, and their influence on FOWT structures. Findings underscore the pivotal role of DT technology in enhancing FOWT reliability through real-time monitoring and predictive maintenance strategies, resulting in improved operational efficiency and reduced downtime. Highlighting the significance of DT technology as a potent mechanism for fortifying FOWT reliability, the review emphasises its potential to foster a robust operational framework while acknowledging the necessity for continued research to address technical intricacies and regulatory considerations in its integration within offshore wind energy systems. Challenges and opportunities related to the integration of DT technology in FOWTs are thoroughly analysed, providing valuable insights into the role of DTs in optimising FOWT reliability and performance, thereby offering a foundation for future research and industry implementation.

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“…Six requirements were outlined in [111] for implementing DT technology in the fatigue monitoring of bolted ring-flanges on OWT support structures, considering the broader context of the DT paradigm within the OWT industry. While each requirement addresses specific needs in the OWT context, they may also have applicability to other industries.…”

Section: Further Discussionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Enhancing Reliability in Floating Offshore Wind Turbines through Digital Twin Technology: A Comprehensive Review

Chen,

Liu,

et al. 2024

Energies

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“…In this paper, we present an open-source workflow to analyse bolted ring-flanges, including geometric imperfections. The workflow is available in a public GitHub repository [19], and is configurable to user needs. The workflow is targeted towards probabilistic assessment of bolted ring-flange fatigue under uncertainty within a Digital Twin context, as introduced in [20].…”

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An open-source analysis workflow for geometrically imperfect bolted ring-flanges in wind turbine support structures

Jorgensen,

Hodkiewicz,

Cripps

et al. 2024

J. Phys.: Conf. Ser.

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Bolted ring-flanges connect structures via two circular flanges, secured with pre-loaded bolts. In offshore wind turbine support structures the flanges connect the monopile and transition piece, the transition piece and tower, and adjacent tower sections. Fatigue analysis of the bolted ring-flanges in offshore wind turbine support structures is a critical step during design. The consideration of geometric imperfections of the flanges can be an influential factor in assessed fatigue damage over some given Fatigue Limit State load case. Schemes to analyse the effect of geometric imperfections using Finite Element Method simulations are available in literature. These schemes rely on the use of proprietary tools for the analysis. In this paper we introduce an open-source workflow to assess load transfer through geometrically imperfect bolted ring-flanges. The workflow relies on four open-source toolsets: the FreeCAD 3D parametric modelling package, the Code Aster / Salome-Meca Finite Element Method simulation environment, the ParaView post-processing and visualisation package, and the Python programming language. We present a case study of load transfer assessment in a monopile to transition piece bolted ring-flange typical of modern offshore wind turbine support structures. We decompose the load transfer across the flange under a number of geometric imperfection scenarios to determine the expected stress ranges for fatigue analysis. The results are compared with analytical methods specified in engineering standards. The workflow is configurable as per user needs, and is maintained as a GitHub repository at https://github.com/jhjorg/OpenBoltRF.

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“…Additionally, DT technology is widely recognised for its ability to effectively support the maintenance of complex systems. Studies show that DTs can be used for real-time monitoring, maintenance prediction, and decision support for maintenance activities [6]. Furthermore, DTs can be used for anomaly detection, as seen in studies like that of Calvo-Bascones et al [7].…”

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Industrial Insights on Digital Twins in Manufacturing: Application Landscape, Current Practices, and Future Needs

D’Amico

Addepalli

Erkoyuncu

2023

BDCC

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The digital twin (DT) research field is experiencing rapid expansion; yet, the research on industrial practices in this area remains poorly understood. This paper aims to address this knowledge gap by sharing feedback and future requirements from the manufacturing industry. The methodology employed in this study involves an examination of a survey that received 99 responses and interviews with 14 experts from 10 prominent UK organisations, most of which are involved in the defence industry in the UK. The survey and interviews explored topics such as DT design, return on investment, drivers, inhibitors, and future directions for DT development in manufacturing. This study’s findings indicate that DTs should possess characteristics such as adaptability, scalability, interoperability, and the ability to support assets throughout their entire life cycle. On average, completed DT projects reach the breakeven point in less than two years. The primary motivators behind DT development were identified to be autonomy, customer satisfaction, safety, awareness, optimisation, and sustainability. Meanwhile, the main obstacles include a lack of expertise, funding, and interoperability. This study concludes that the federation of twins and a paradigm shift in industrial thinking are essential components for the future of DT development.

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Requirements for the application of the Digital Twin Paradigm to offshore wind turbine structures for uncertain fatigue analysis

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Enhancing Reliability in Floating Offshore Wind Turbines through Digital Twin Technology: A Comprehensive Review

Enhancing Reliability in Floating Offshore Wind Turbines through Digital Twin Technology: A Comprehensive Review

An open-source analysis workflow for geometrically imperfect bolted ring-flanges in wind turbine support structures

Industrial Insights on Digital Twins in Manufacturing: Application Landscape, Current Practices, and Future Needs

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