The Wind Energy CDT would like to thank everyone who attended the conference on the 16th January. Your participation was greatly appreciated and contributed to an excellent day filled with analysis and discussion of cutting edge Wind Energy Research conducted here at Strathclyde University.
FutureWind presented an opportunity for Industry to engage with the work of senior research students within the Wind Energy CDT. Presentations and posters were given on a wide range of topics including but not limited to; Wind Modelling, Drive-train loading and Electrical generation. It was clear that the research being undertaken here at the CDT is very relevant to the problems faced by industry with FutureWind providing an excellent platform to promote discussion and new ideas.
A special thanks must be given to Dave Quarton of GL Garrad Hassan who provided an excellent Key Note Address along with an engaging discussion on the difficulties currently being faced by the Wind Industry. As well as Ignacio Marti, the CTO from NAREC, who contributed to a notable debate on the future research required for the Wind Industry to grow. Our grateful thanks also go to our two sponsors Sgurr Energy and RES without whom this event would not have been possible.
This event successfully showcased the work of all the Wind Energy CDT students. The presentations and posters can be downloaded by clicking on the desired link below along with a copy of the Key Note Address:
Key Note Address - Dave Quarton, GL Garrad Hassan
Presentations
Wind Modelling, Turbine Design and Blade Erosion
Analysis of 2nd Generation Lidar Deployment and Comparison to Four Two Equation - Jonathan Butler
Wind Turbine Leading Edge Damage through Rain and Hailstone Impact - Mark Keegan
Wind Turbine Loads and Condition Monitoring
Effects of Extreme and Transient Loads on the Wind Turbine Drivetrain - Kenneth Scott
A Novel Lubrication Based Condition Monitoring System for Wind Turbine Gearboxes - Andrew Hamilton
Structural Health Monitoring of Wind Turbine Foundations - Magnus Currie
Next Generation Controllers, Electrical Networks and Offshore Operations
Next Generation Controller Design for Large Multi-MW Wind Turbines - Lourdes Gala Santos
Cluster Based Electrical Collection Networks of Offshore Wind Farms - Douglas Elliot
Smart Wind: Optimising Active Networks for Wind Generation - Simon Gill
Key Cost Drivers and Optimal Operational Strategies for Offshore Wind - Iain Dinwoodie
Poster Session
Wind Forcasting and Modelling
Improved Spatial Modelling of Wind Fields - Jethro Dowell
A Quantitative Comparison of MCP Methods and Copula Based Dependency Models - Steven Martin
Performance Assessment, Wakes and Yaw Error in the Lillgrund Offshore Wind - Xi Yu
Turbulence Characteristics in the Presence of Wind Turbines using Coherent Pulse - Robert Young
Offshore Wind Energy - Modelling, Monitoring and Power Production
Optimum Wind Turbine Design for an Offshore HVDC Connection - Kerri Hart
DC Collection Networks for Offshore Generation - Yiqing Lian
A Review of Condition Monitoring Systems and Offshore Monitoring Requirements - Allan May
Dynamic Response of Spar-type Offshore Floating Wind Turbines - Roberts Proskovics
The Effect of Seasonal Weather and Site Conditions on Wind Turbine Failure Modes - Graeme Wilson
Control and Protection of Offshore Supergrids - Iain Dallas
Loading on a Wind Turbine - Control and Analysis
Smart Rotor Control for Wind Turbines - Charlie Plumley
A Generic Evaluation of Loads in Horizontal Axis Wind Turbines - Romans Kazacoks
Integration of Wind Energy onto the Grid - Stability and Access
Impacts on GB System Stability of High Penetration of Wind Power - Kevin Johnstone
Power Network Access Arrangements for Wind Power - Laura Kane
Novel Designs for Enhanced Wind Capture
High Altitude Wind Energy Systems – An Overview - Jonathan Samson
Ducted Wind Turbine Aerodynamics - Scott McLaren-Gow
We believe this event offered a unique and mutually beneficial engagement opportunity allowing industry partners the chance to critique the latest research being produced within the UK’s only dedicated wind energy research centre. If you would like information on how to sponsor FutureWind 2014 please email Jonathan Samson.
This event was sponsored by RES and Sgurr energy:
