Lift-Off for the WindLocator – the CWD’s Airborne Wind Measuring System
Steep territory, differences in roughness or tunnel effects create wind phenomena that lead to yield differences of more than 30% between individual turbines within a single wind farm if the latter is set in complex terrain. The WindLocator, the airborne wind measuring system developed by the Center for Windpower Drives, makes autonomous, position-controlled measuring of local wind situations and thus yield-optimized park planning possible.
Learn more about the technology behind the WindLocator and its possibilities.
News
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Save the date: Conference for Wind Power Drives 2021
Save the date - am 9. und 10. März 2021 ist es wieder soweit: Auf der Conference for Wind Power Drives 2021 begrüßen wir internationale Expertinnen und Experten zu den neuesten Entwicklungen im Bereich Erneuerbare Energien sowie...[more]
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“How does an innovative idea lead to a new product? How do turbulence scientists make their way into management?”
Dr. Carlos Jimenez Härtel - Senior External Advisor Bain & Company and former Chief Technology & Innovation Officer General Electric, Europe – will be providing an insight into pioneering ways to transform research...[more]
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Risk Evaluation of Lubricant Compounds Causing White-Etch Cracking Using Artificial Neural Networks
Thinking the future of wind power: our colleague Baher Azzam will be presenting on risk evaluation of lubricant compounds using artificial neural networks at the International Conference on Gears 2019. You can find out more...[more]
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Raising Awareness for Climate Challenges: Student Initiative “Energie Forum Aachen e.V.” Visits CWD
Global warming is evidently affecting the climate resulting in extreme weather events such as increased coastal flooding and intense heat waves occurring more frequently, while certain regions are characterized by comparatively...[more]
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Talent Scouting at the bonding IndustryNight
It was a pleasure to meet so many talented students at last week‘s bonding IndustryNight in Aachen: thank you for your keen interest in the CWD and for sharing your experience & plans with us – let’s shape your professional...[more]
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FVA-Nacelle: Project Successfully Finalized, Further Research Initiated
The FVA-Nacelle project - focused on researching stresses on wind turbine (WT) drivetrains - has been finalized and the Digital Twin has been established while the FVA-Nacelle is preparing the path for further research.[more]