Comprehensive Review of the Effects of Vibrations on Wind Turbine During Energy Generation Operation, Its Structural Challenges and Way Forward

I. P. Okokpujie*, E. T. Akinlabi, N. E. Udoye, K. Okokpujie

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Abstract

The effects of vibration cannot be overemphasized when it comes to generating energy via wind turbine. Vibration is one of the major challenges faced by the wind turbine, due to the complexity of the structure and the area of installation. This research work focuses on a compressive review of the effects of vibration occurrence on wind turbine during energy generation operations and its economical challenges’. Therefore, this research paper has reviewed various aspects of vibration effects in horizontal wind turbine such as the blades region, tower structure, nacelles compartment, and condition monitoring along with fault diagnosis models. The result from this study has shown that, there are needs to develop and implement a good reliability model, fatigue assessment process, and a well-developed monitoring model for wind turbine during operation. When these things are properly put in place, it will help to reduce unwanted vibration occurrence, eliminate unexpected failure of the wind turbine in operations, and hence sustainable energy generation from wind turbine.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationTrends in Mechanical and Biomedical Design - Select Proceedings of ICMechD 2019
EditorsEsther Titilayo Akinlabi, P. Ramkumar, M. Selvaraj
PublisherSpringer
Pages935-948
Number of pages14
ISBN (Electronic)9789811544880
ISBN (Print)9789811544873
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 21 Aug 2020
Externally publishedYes
Event2nd International Conference on Mechanical Engineering Design,ICMechD 2019 - Chennai, India
Duration: 25 Apr 201926 Apr 2019

Publication series

NameLecture Notes in Mechanical Engineering
ISSN (Print)2195-4356
ISSN (Electronic)2195-4364

Conference

Conference2nd International Conference on Mechanical Engineering Design,ICMechD 2019
Country/TerritoryIndia
CityChennai
Period25/04/1926/04/19

Keywords

  • Reliability for sustainability
  • Vibration
  • Wind turbine blade
  • Wind turbine tower

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