Posters
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We would like to invite you to come and see the posters at our upcoming conference. The posters will showcase a diverse range of research topics, and will give delegates an opportunity to engage with the authors and learn more about their work. Whether you are a seasoned researcher or simply curious about the latest developments in your field, we believe that the posters will offer something of interest to everyone. So please join us at the conference and take advantage of this opportunity to learn and engage with your peers in industry and the academic community.
On 9 April at 17:15, we’ll also hold the main poster session and distinguish the 7 best posters of this year’s edition with our traditional Poster Awards Ceremony. Join us at the poster area to cheer and meet the laureates, and enjoy some drinks with all poster presenters!
We look forward to seeing you there!
PO097: High Voltage Array Systems - Providing experimental evidence for 132 kV wet-static and dynamic array cable qualification
Bethany White, Associate, Carbon Trust
Abstract
The offshore wind industry is now taking steps to transition to 132 kV array cables. The Offshore Wind Accelerator (OWA) High Voltage Array Systems (Hi-VAS) project identified 132 kV (145 kV Umax) to be the optimal next array operating voltage, and built consensus across the industry. 132 kV offers significant cost saving potential over 66 kV, even for wind turbines of 14 MW, and the benefits increase further with larger turbine sizes. However, in order for these cost savings to be realised, development of qualification requirements for 132 kV array cables is needed, particularly for wet-static and dynamic cables. The Hi-VAS project is undertaking a second phase, which aims to accelerate and de-risk the transition to 132 kV. This is being achieved by undertaking an experimental testing programme to provide evidence to aid the development of such qualification standards. The Hi-VAS project's testing programme is being delivered by ORE Catapult, from April 2024 to June 2026. The testing programme is focusing on three key aspects; optimising wet ageing tests; understanding the link between mechanical and electrical fatigue for dynamic cables and understanding new type test requirements. The Hi-VAS project aims to provide 'pre-standards' assist developers and the supply chain with 132 kV cable procurement prior to the development of formal qualification standards. The first part of the Hi-VAS testing programme, which will investigate fatigue and hyperbaric testing, and dynamic fatigue testing, is expected to be completed by December 2024. We welcome the opportunity to present these fresh results for the first time at Wind Europe 2025. This will provide an exciting opportunity for the attendees to get insight into the findings from the first part of the testing programme. The implications of these results for the development of qualification standards and next steps will be communicated.
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