Remote monitoring of wind turbine dynamics by laser interferometry: Phase1

Muammer Ozbek, Daniel J. Rixen, Theo W. Verbruggen

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Abstract

This work presents the results of the first phase of the infield tests performed to investigate the feasibility of using optical measurement techniques to monitor wind turbine dynamics. The utilized optical measurement method is based on laser interferometry in which LDV (Laser Doppler vibrometer) was used for the related measurements. The tests were performed at the ECN (Energy Research Center of the Netherlands) wind turbine test site and the response of a wind turbine, with a rotor diameter of 80 meters, was measured by using laser Doppler vibrometer when the turbine was at standstill. The vibration data obtained was compared with the strain gauge measurements taken by the data acquisition systems installed in the turbine. This comparison is essential for investigating how the laser measurements can be combined with the strain gauge data to identify the dynamic characteristics of the system such as eigenfrequencies and damping values.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationIMAC-XXVII
Subtitle of host publicationConference and Exposition on Structural Dynamics - Model Verification and Validation
StatePublished - 2009
Externally publishedYes
Event27th Conference and Exposition on Structural Dynamics 2009, IMAC XXVII - Orlando, FL, United States
Duration: 9 Feb 200912 Feb 2009

Publication series

NameConference Proceedings of the Society for Experimental Mechanics Series
ISSN (Print)2191-5644
ISSN (Electronic)2191-5652

Conference

Conference27th Conference and Exposition on Structural Dynamics 2009, IMAC XXVII
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityOrlando, FL
Period9/02/0912/02/09

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