Windtechnik offers virtual turbine

Deutsche Windtechnik has developed a virtual wind turbine that simulates the environment of the unit’s control, in particular, testing its converter control elements.

The company said it uses the virtual system to test the functionality of repaired converter controls and the quality of the repair at its facility in Viol in Schleswig Holstein.

Voltages and power grid currents are also simulated, as well as pitch angle and rotational speed.

The service is available for Vestas V52, V66 and V80 turbine converters globally.

Deutsche Windtechnik chief executive officer Karls Keusgen said: “One of the components that we have to replace most often in our wind turbines is the converter.

“Because our repairs are much quicker and more cost-effective than installing new controls, our new service increases both the economic efficiency and the availability of our wind turbine generators.”

Image: monitoring the virtual turbine (Deutsche Windtechnik)