List of the Individual Projects of the Joint Project ESF-2005-2007
The administration of the joint project is carried out by the office of CEwind. The joint project, lasting from 01.01.2005 to 31.07.2007, is divided into the following 10 individual projects:
Kiel University of Applied Sciences (1)
Prof. Dr. Lothar Danneberg, Faculty of Mechanical Engineering , Shipbuilding Institute
Field of Strength and Design and Fibre-reinforced Composites
Project title: Foundation of offshore WTG / Design of rotor blades
For one thing, foundation concepts for offshore wind turbines (OWTG), i.e. technically and economically feasible foundations for OWTG, are intended to be developed and analysed in this project. For another thing, the use of different materials and manufacturing techniques for rotor blades (applicable for offshore areas) are expected to be analysed and assessed. We are seeking cooperation partners for this project.
Kiel University of Applied Sciences (2)
Prof. Dr. Hans-Jürgen Hinrichs, Faculty of Computer Science and Electrical Engineering
Institute of Electrical Power Engineering
Project title: Grid impedance analyser
Aim of the project is to replace the traditional calculation of the impedance characteristic - which to date could not be performed sufficiently - by a metrological examination using a harmonic generator.
Kiel University of Applied Sciences (3)
Prof. Dr. Gerhard Waller, Prof. Dr. Hans-Dieter Freund
Faculty of Computer Science and Electrical Engineering, Institute of Physics and General Electrical Engineering
Project title: Shading effects of wind turbines
A negative environmental impact (on fish populations, etc.) of shading effects from WTG is assumed. In this project a shadow detector developed at the Kiel UAS is enhanced until it is ready for the market and a radio-controlled shutdown module for WTG based on the initial appliance is developed. Two companies and the Regional Environmental Agency of Schleswig-Holstein have indicated their interest in participating.
Kiel University of Applied Sciences (4)
Prof. Dr. Alois Schaffarczyk, Faculty of Mechanical Engineering / Computational Mechanics Laboratory
Project title: Aerodynamics and aeroelastics of rotor blades
New aerodynamic profiles are created in this project, which provide a basis for blade designs. Extensive calculations are performed for the design of rotor blades. In cooperation with Prof. Dr. Danneberg / Kiel UAS and Dr. v. Radecke / Flensburg UAS.
West Coast University of Applied Sciences (5)
Prof. Dr. Reiner Schütt, Electrical Engineering and Information Technology
Project title: Sophisticated control processes optimising the operating behaviour of wind turbines
The wind energy industry has a great interest in analysing control processes to determine whether they can optimise the operating behaviour and load behaviour of a WTG. The effectiveness of sophisticated control processes in this project is analysed in comprehensive tests. A cooperation with wind energy companies is planned.
Christian-Albrechts-University Kiel (6)
Prof. Dr. Friedrich W. Fuchs, Faculty of Engineering / Chair of Power Electronics and Electric Drives
Project title: Power electronics generator systems in wind turbines and their control
The speed controllable power electronics generator system is an integral component in converting wind energy into electric energy. Aim of the project is to examine the suitability of the power electronics generator system for larger WTG of the future and for offshore turbines, to compare the system and, if necessary, to create a new system. We continuously exchange our expertise with the industry.
Christian-Albrechts-University Kiel (7)
Prof. Dr. Friedrich W. Fuchs, Faculty of Engineering / Chair of Power Electronics and Electric Drives
Project title: Condition monitoring and diagnosis of power electronics generator systems
Aim of the project is to enhance condition monitoring (sensored condition monitoring systems) and diagnosis of power electronics generator systems for WTG, especially for offshore turbines. We continuously exchange our expertise with the industry.
FTZ Büsum (Christian-Albrechts-University Kiel) (8)
Prof. Dr. Roberto Mayerle
Research on the impact of offshore turbines on sea bed and marine fauna and on reducing the sound emission in water.
In the first part of the project the changes on the sea bed around offshore WTG are examined. In the second part exemplary examinations on minimising sound propagation in water are performed.
Flensburg University (9)
Prof. Dr. Olav Hohmeyer, International Institute for Management, Chair of Energy and Resource Economics
Project title: Wind power in sustainable energy systems
This chair will deal with questions in the area of energy economics and environmental support of the expansion of wind energy in the Center of Excellence for Windenergy. The investigations will serve as a basis for consulting services for companies of the wind energy industry, of energy and environmental politics and for the remaining members of the Competence Center.
Flensburg University of Applied Sciences (10)
Prof. Dr. Axel Krapoth, Prof. Dr. Ernst Reimers, Faculty of Engineering / Department of Mechanical Engineering & Materials Science
Project title: Condition monitoring of wind turbines
In this project sensored monitoring systems (Condition Monitoring Systems) for monitoring the operation of WTG are investigated. In the field of condition monitoring companies of the wind energy industry are supported by expertise and skilled R&D personnel.