1. OWI-Lab Monitoring Infrastructure
Remote measurement
& monitoring systems
(SHM & CMS)
Continuous monitoring of tower, foundation and drive train
R&D Infrastructure - Hardware
Data-pool
Modelling Software / Monitor Solutions
Improved Design (reducing CAPEX) /
Improved O&M Strategies (reducing OPEX)

2. CASE 1: CONTINUOUS MONITORING OF
VIBRATION LEVELS ON TRANSITION PIECE,
TOWER AND NACELLE
Condition Monitoring according VDI guidelines

3. CASE 2: CONTINUOUS MONITORING OF
THE DYNAMIC BEHAVIOUR OF THE
TOWER AND FOUNDATION STRUCTURE
O&M
Scour monitoring
DESIGN
Advanced post-processing techniques
for continuous dynamic monitoring
of the structure (damping, frequency,…)
Automated Operationa Modal Analysisl Estimating soil stifness and aerodynamic damping

4. CASE 3: CONTINUOUS CORROSION
MONITORING OF THE FOUNDATION
STRUCTURE
Single day installation
Onshore data warehouse
Regular reports
Advanced hardware and processing
techniques for continuous monitoring:
-Corrosion rate
-Oxygen levels (dissolved / gas)
- Potentials
DESIGN + O&M

5. CASE 4: CONTINUOUS MONITORING
OF LOADS AND DISPLACEMENTS FOR
EVALUATING THE GROUT CONNECTION
New Measurement Concepts
using optical fibers
Estimating remaining lifetime
Advanced post-processing techniques
for continuous load ans strain monitoring
within and around the grout-connection
DESIGN + O&M
Removing operating and
ambient influences

6. CASE 5: CONTINUOUS MONITORING OF
DYNAMIC BEHAVIOUR OF THE DRIVE TRAIN
Optimal design and maintenance insure
the well functioning of a wind turbine drive
train including the gearbox
Both simulation models and optimized
measurement techniques are needed to
achieve both goals
IMPROVED DESIGN + O&M
Combining gearbox surface vibration data with internal flexible
multibody models to retrieve information on the relevant parameters
for the remaining life assessment of wind turbine gearboxes