Essays about: "wind turbine availability"

Showing result 11 - 15 of 25 essays containing the words wind turbine availability.

  1. 11. An analysis of the discrepancy in availability and production at a wind farm in Sweden

    University essay from Högskolan i Halmstad/Akademin för ekonomi, teknik och naturvetenskap

    Author : Edward Sadler; [2017]
    Keywords : wind; wind turbine;

    Abstract : Eolus recently developed, sold and now manage a wind farm consisting of four 2 MW wind turbines located in the northern half of Sweden. Soon after commissioning it was noticed that they were underperforming in terms of production and availability. It was suspected that one turbine was underperforming relative to the manufacturers’ power curve. READ MORE

  3. 12. The impact of wind conditions on wind turbines

    University essay from KTH/Energiteknik

    Author : Lovisa Eriksson Petersen; [2016]
    Keywords : ;

    Abstract : The world is facing global warming and the challenge to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Wind power is a renewable source of energy with no greenhouse gas emissions when operating. Therefore, it could contribute in this challenge. READ MORE

  4. 13. Application of SCADA Data Monitoring Methodology and Reliability Analysis of Wind Farm Operational Data

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för geovetenskaper

    Author : Bojan Alavanja; [2016]
    Keywords : SCADA; condition monitoring; wind turbine reliability; availability; life extension prediction;

    Abstract : Reliability of wind turbine components and maintenance optimisation are among the critical aspects of wind power development closely related to profitability and future development. The main reason for research in these areas is lowering the cost of energy production for wind power, specifically important in offshore environment. READ MORE

  5. 14. Vertical Axis Wind Turbines : A Mechanical Design Project and a Feasibility Study for Microgrids in Tanzania

    University essay from KTH/Maskinkonstruktion (Inst.)

    Author : Erik Imamura; [2015]
    Keywords : ;

    Abstract : Detta arbete behandlar vindkraft med vertikal axel, att användas utanför ordinarie elnät, främst i byar och småföretag på landsbygden i utvecklingsländer. Två fristående projekt ingår. Det första handlar om konstruktion, med målet att utveckla ett koncept för att hålla kraftverkets vingar. READ MORE

  6. 15. Investigating Wind Data and Configuration of Wind Turbines for a Turning Floating Platform

    University essay from KTH/Mekanik

    Author : Nurcan Sönmez; [2014]
    Keywords : Offshore Floating Turbine; Offshore Floating Structures; Jensen Wake Model;

    Abstract : Wake interactions on a floating platform for offshore wind energy applications were investigated. The study is performed in collaboration with Hexicon AB which has a patent family for innovative floating platforms, which are able to turn automatically. READ MORE