The purpose of BLATIGUE-2 is to develop a suite of software, tools and methods to enable significantly faster, realistic and more efficient fatigue testing methods for large wind turbine blades. The combined solutions will increase the quality of blade testing to reduce unplanned blade repairs by an estimated 10% and reduce the time to market for new blade designs significantly.
The project will focus on developing and demonstrating four technologies, which are key parts of the overall solution. These technologies will be commercialized and brought to the market by four of the partners.
- Smart fatigue test exciter with software (R&D Test Systems A/S)
This will enable end-users to plan, execute and evaluate multi-axis fatigue tests better and faster with more comprehensive test coverage and more realistic loading conditions.
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Product Data Management, digitalization and consultancy services (Juel+Krøyer A/S)
The data management solution and accompanying consultancy service will address a major inefficiency gap between the physics/engineering and business of companies which will lead to a faster certification process and frontloading of knowledge.
The project also develop and demonstrate other technologies. These are: Testing method for blade segments, Full commercial lab-scene for performing multi-axis fatigue testing, 1D mass solution for large blades, Non-contact inspection solution & Blade test standards.
In total BLATIGUE-2 is estimated to increase the combined annual turnover of the involved companies by 350 million DKK and create >150 new jobs by 5-7 years after project completion.