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:

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.

The proposed technology has reached TRL-4, and is expected to achieve TRL-7 at the completion of the project.