Application of virtual sensing to enhance fatigue testing of a 70+ meters wind turbine blade

D. Tcherniak*, S. K. Nielsen, S. C. van Beveren, P. Berring, S. Semenov, K. Branner

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Abstract

The study presents the results of the virtual sensing technique applied to the fatigue test of a 70+ meter wind turbine blade. To be certified, each new blade design must pass a full-scale fatigue test, when the blade experiences millions of oscillations in flapwise and edgewise directions. The bending moment is estimated from the measured strains and should satisfy the certification requirements. Virtual sensing is a technique that allows dynamic response estimation at any point of the vibrating structure. It is based on the data from a few vibration sensors and the numerical model of the structure. The method looks promising for the fatigue tests as it allows (i) full strain field estimation, (ii) reduction of the number of measurement points, and (iii) replacement of some strain gauges by easy-to-mount accelerometers.
Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationProceedings of Isma 2024 - International Conference on Noise and Vibration Engineering and Usd 2024 - International Conference on Uncertainty in Structural Dynamics
Publication date2024
Pages4056-4069
ISBN (Print)9082893177
ISBN (Electronic)9789082893175
Publication statusPublished - 2024
Event2024 International Conference on Noise and Vibration Engineering - KU Leuven , Leuven, Belgium
Duration: 9 Sept 202411 Sept 2024

Conference

Conference2024 International Conference on Noise and Vibration Engineering
LocationKU Leuven
Country/TerritoryBelgium
CityLeuven
Period09/09/202411/09/2024
SeriesProceedings of Isma 2024 - International Conference on Noise and Vibration Engineering and Usd 2024 - International Conference on Uncertainty in Structural Dynamics

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