Projects Phase I
List of the individual projects in the joint project ESF-2005-2007
The CEwind eG office was responsible for the administrative management of the joint project. The joint project, which ran from 01.01.2005 to 31.07.2007 was composed of the following 10 individual projects:
University of Applied Sciences, Kiel (1)
Prof. Dr. Lothar Danneberg, Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, Shipbuilding Institute,
Sub-institute for strength, construction and fibre-reinforced composites
Project title: Foundations for offshore wind turbines / rotor blade design and dimensions
The aim of this project is to develop and investigate foundation concepts for offshore wind turbines, i.e. to identify technically and economically viable foundations for offshore wind turbines. The project also involved the investigation of various materials and manufacturing processes, and calculations, for large rotor blades suitable for offshore deployment.
University of Applied Sciences, Kiel (2)
Prof. Dr. Hans-Jürgen Hinrichs, Faculty of Computer Science and Electrical Engineering
Institute for Electrical Power Engineering
Project title: Grid Impedance Analyser
The aim of this project is to replace the usual calculation of the impedance response, which has not been sufficiently possible to date, with metrological verification that uses a harmonics generator.
University of Applied Sciences, Kiel (3)
Prof. Dr. Gerhard Waller, Prof. Dr. Hans-Dieter Freund
Faculty of Computer Science and Electrical Engineering, Institute for Physics and General Electrical Engineering
Project title: Shadow casting by wind turbines
It is suspected that shadows cast by wind turbines have a negative impact on the environment (fish populations etc.). This project aims to continue the development of a shadow detector developed at the University of Applied Sciences, Kiel until it becomes a marketable product, and to develop a radio-controlled switch-off module for wind turbines based on the first device. Two named companies and the Schleswig-Holstein State Environment Agency have expressed interest in cooperation.
University of Applied Sciences, Kiel (4)
Prof. Dr. Alois Schaffarczyk, Department of Mechanical Engineering / Laboratory for Computational Mechanics
Project title: Rotor blade aerodynamics and aeroelastics
This project aims to develop new aerodynamic profiles, which will serve as the basis for a blade design. Extensive calculations will be made for the design of rotor blades. This will involve cooperation between Prof. Dr Danneberg / University of Applied Sciences, Kiel, and Dr. von Radecke / University of Applied Sciences, Flensburg.
West Coast University of Applied Sciences (5)
Prof. Dr. Reiner Schütt, Electrical Engineering and Information Technology
Project title: Sophisticated control and regulation processes for the optimisation of the performance of wind turbines
There is great interest in the wind industry in investigating control and regulation processes to see if they can result in an optimisation of the performance and reduction of strain on wind turbines. The project will involve extensive testing of the effectiveness of sophisticated control and regulation processes. Cooperation with wind energy enterprises is planned.
Christian Albrechts University, Kiel (6)
Prof. Dr. Friedrich W. Fuchs, Technical Faculty / Institute for Power Electronics and Electrical Drives
Project title: Power electronic generator systems in wind turbines and their control
A major component in converting wind energy into electrical energy is the speed controlled power electronic generator system. The aim of the project is to test and compare the suitability of the power electronic generator system for future commercial scale wind turbines and offshore wind turbines and, if necessary, to redesign them. This will involve continuous exchange of knowledge with the industry.
Christian Albrechts University, Kiel (7)
Prof. Dr. Friedrich W. Fuchs, Technical Faculty / Institute for Power Electronics and Electrical Drives
Project title: Condition monitoring and diagnosis of power electronic generator systems
The aim of the project is to further develop condition monitoring and diagnosis of power electronic generator systems for wind turbines, especially for offshore wind turbines. This will involve continuous exchange of knowledge with the industry.
FTZ Büsum (Christian Albrechts University, Kiel) (8)
Prof. Dr. Roberto Mayerle
Project title: Investigation of the impact of offshore wind turbines on the seabed and marine fauna, and the reduction of sound emission in water
The first part of the project will involve the investigation of changes on the seabed around offshore wind turbines. The second part of the project will involve modelling studies to minimise sound propagation in water.
University of Flensburg (9)
Prof. Dr. Olav Hohmeyer, International Institute for Management, Chair for Energy and Resource Management
Project title: Wind power in sustainable energy systems
The work of this chair within the centre of excellence for wind energy will be to deal with questions relating to the energy industry, and energy and environmental policy relating to the expansion of wind energy. The investigations will also serve as the basis for advising wind businesses, energy and environment politicians, and other members of the centre of excellence.
University of Applied Sciences, Flensburg (10)
Prof. Dr. Axel Krapoth, Prof. Dr. Ernst Reimers, Technical Faculty / Institute for Materials and Construction
Project title: Condition monitoring of wind turbines
This project will continue to research condition monitoring systems used in monitoring wind turbine operation. It will provide wind industry companies with condition monitoring know-how and provide support in the shape of qualified R&D staff.