Deutsche Forschungsplattform Windenergie (DFWind-Phase 1)

DFWind-Phase 1

DFWind Phase 1 aims to prepare the research-technical enhancement of the basic infrastructure at DLR Research Wind Farm WiValdi.

Through the intended equipment and the multidisciplinary experience of the participating partners, a base for holistic research and further development of wind energy extraction and utilization, which is unique worldwide in this combination, is to be created. This involves developing the research-technical basis instrumentation of the wind turbines and specifying the experimental plant control. Additionally, it includes developing data acquisition for the joint project, setting up measuring devices for wind, turbulence, temperature, and humidity (low-frequency profile and wind field measurements, high-frequency point measurements), establishing acoustic measurement technology, preparing a system for monitoring the production of rotor blades, setting up a Structural Health Monitoring System for damage detection on rotor blades, and preparing for their aerodynamic measurement. Furthermore, it involves establishing a subcomponent test bench for preparing the overall structural tests and the structural evaluation of adhesive layers in rotor blades.

Lead institute

Participating institutes

Other partners

Carl von Ossietzky Universität Oldenburg (ForWind), Leibniz Universität Hannover (ForWind), Universität Bremen (ForWind), Fraunhofer-Institut für Windenergiesysteme IWES

Funding organisations

Bundesministerium für Wirtschaft und Klimaschutz (BMWK) over Projektträger Jülich (PTJ)