Project overview:
A Novel Structural Health Monitoring System for Offshore Wind Turbines
Awardee:
University of Massachusetts Lowell
Start Date:
Q1, 2023
Technical Challenge Area:
O&M and Safety
Completion Date:
N/A (Currently Underway)
Synopsis:
This project will further develop and demonstrate the capabilities of a new acoustics-based blade structural health monitoring (SHM) system for ultra-large offshore wind turbines. This novel system is based upon a passive acoustic monitoring approach developed by the PIs, and is expected to identify blade damage in operating offshore turbines.
Target Outcomes:
1
This novel technology is expected to reduce project risks and associated costs by reducing LCOE, resulting in an increase in turbine reliability and reduction in operation and maintenance (O&M) costs.
2
The proposed technology has reached TRL-4, and is expected to achieve TRL-7 at the completion of the project.
Project Principal Investigator
Associate Professor, Associate Chair for Doctoral Studies