Unsteady BEMT for fault diagnosis and prognosis in tidal stream turbines

Michael Togneri, Ian Masters, Matthew Allmark, Faris Elasha

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Abstract

We present the results of simulations carried out with a robust blade element momentum theory (BEMT) model. This model includes several modifications to classical BEMT, including the addition of tip/hub losses, high induction effects and, most importantly for this work, the ability to deal with arbitrary inflow conditions (i.e., including time variation and spatial non-uniformity). We use this capacity to simulate the response of tidal stream turbines (TSTs) to turbulent inflow conditions. The discussion presented centres firstly on the method of generating these inflow conditions, and secondly on how the simulation results can be used both to diagnose fault conditions during TST operation, and to prognose the fatigue lifespan of gearbox components.
Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationProceeding European Wave and Tidal Energy Conference 2015
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Publication statusPublished - 2015
Externally publishedYes
Event11th European Wave and Tidal Energy Conference - Nantes, France
Duration: 6 Sep 2015 → 11 Sep 2015
https://ewtec.org/conferences/ewtec-2015/

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Conference11th European Wave and Tidal Energy Conference
Abbreviated titleEWTEC
CountryFrance
CityNantes
Period6/09/15 → 11/09/15
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Togneri, M., Masters, I., Allmark, M., & Elasha, F. (2015). Unsteady BEMT for fault diagnosis and prognosis in tidal stream turbines. In Proceeding European Wave and Tidal Energy Conference 2015 https://doi.org/10.13140/RG.2.1.3570.8248

Unsteady BEMT for fault diagnosis and prognosis in tidal stream turbines. / Togneri, Michael; Masters, Ian; Allmark, Matthew; Elasha, Faris.

Proceeding European Wave and Tidal Energy Conference 2015. 2015.

Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference proceeding

Togneri, M, Masters, I, Allmark, M & Elasha, F 2015, Unsteady BEMT for fault diagnosis and prognosis in tidal stream turbines. in Proceeding European Wave and Tidal Energy Conference 2015. 11th European Wave and Tidal Energy Conference, Nantes, France, 6/09/15. https://doi.org/10.13140/RG.2.1.3570.8248
Togneri M, Masters I, Allmark M, Elasha F. Unsteady BEMT for fault diagnosis and prognosis in tidal stream turbines. In Proceeding European Wave and Tidal Energy Conference 2015. 2015 https://doi.org/10.13140/RG.2.1.3570.8248
Togneri, Michael ; Masters, Ian ; Allmark, Matthew ; Elasha, Faris. / Unsteady BEMT for fault diagnosis and prognosis in tidal stream turbines. Proceeding European Wave and Tidal Energy Conference 2015. 2015.
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