There has previously been no single software tool on the market that covers both wind turbine and substructure-design analysis in one package. Fedem Technology and DNV Software have joined forces with a new coupled analysis module available in Sesam Wind – for use when wave loading influences wind-turbine performance. The offshore wind industry will benefit
S&C’s IntelliTeam CNMS improves communication system reliability at ENMAX
March 5, 2013 : 0 Comments
S&C Electric Company, a smart grid leader shaping the future of power delivery, recently announced the successful deployment of an IntelliTeam CNMS Communication Network Management System at ENMAX Power Corporation, one of the largest power distributors in Alberta, Canada. IntelliTeam CNMS is helping ENMAX quickly troubleshoot communication system issues, reducing the system’s operating costs. ENMAX,
GE’s WindBOOST increases turbine output at Turkish wind farm
February 7, 2013 : 0 Comments
Zorlu Enerji Group has selected GE’s WindBOOST* technology to enhance the output of 31 GE 2.5-MW wind turbines at the Gokcedag Wind Farm in Turkey. The increased power supply will help meet Turkey’s growing demand for energy from cleaner, renewable resources. GE recently installed its WindBOOST control software at the Gokcedag Wind Farm, located in
Come down tower now. Lightning headed your way
February 4, 2013 : 1 Comment
The safety of maintenance crews is in the hands of wind-farm operators when severe weather hits. When a storm is approaching and without an on-site meteorologist, how do wind farms know what weather to expect at their location? Wind farms across the country rely on Schneider Electric’s MxVision WeatherSentry Online for accurate, up to the
Forecasting service claimed more accurate than others
November 28, 2012 : 2 Comments
A technology company that provides accurate, location-based, automatic weather and power forecasts, has introduced prediction services for the renewable energy market. Meteo-Logic says its custom-made accurate power and weather forecasting service is intended to meet the needs of businesses in the renewable energy market that require the highest level of accuracy to enhance overall planning
Collaboration delivers a materials testing service
September 11, 2012 : 0 Comments
Simulation and software developer, MSC Software Corp., recently announced that a collaborative effort with fatigue technology supplier HBM-nCode Products, has resulted in a new fatigue materials testing service that delivers stress-life and strain-life data sets as well as more advanced custom testing services. Accurate material properties are a key product design element when durability and
WindFarmer 5.0 ready to design wind farms
August 31, 2012 : 0 Comments
WindFarmer 5.0 software aids the design and analysis of wind farm layouts, to give maximum energy yield with minimum environmental impact. The new release includes wind-flow modeling that lets wind farm analysts calculate the changes in wind speed across a site. A feasibility study grade model is bundled with the package, and optionally the industry
Report examines global energy storage markets
August 16, 2012 : 0 Comments
The increasing volatility in the world’s electricity grids, driven by the growing demand for electrical products and rising levels of intermittent renewable energy, has created an arena in which energy storage technologies can thrive. Companies and nations wishing to improve the efficiency of electricity transfer are increasingly turning to energy storage technologies to better electricity
Composite design software improves manufacturability
June 13, 2012 : 0 Comments
HyperSizerv6.2 structural sizing and analysis software includes new modeling capabilities for airframe wing-box designs, as well as laminate zone, and ply-count optimization enhancements to improve manufacturing efficiency. “Composites are booming due to stepped-up fuel consumption efficiency goals,” says Collier Research President.Craig Collier. “This is pushing designs towards lighter weight. But creating lighter, stronger designs is
2012: Trends in simulation software
June 1, 2012 : 0 Comments
The engineering world runs on specialized software. Simulation software spans a range of capabilities in the wind industry. For instance, specialized packages help gearbox engineers assemble and test the bearings and gearing that will handle up to 5 MW of wind-generated torque. General purpose finite-element analysis does a fair job of finding stresses in relatively
