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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.
PO488: Benefits of applying Digital Twin in the Installation of Offshore Wind Farms: Exploratory Analysis
Lucas Thiago Gomes Soares de Araujo, Researcher, Creation Research Group/UFRN
Abstract
Offshore wind energy has grown rapidly worldwide, but the installation of offshore wind farms (OWFs) still faces challenges such as complex logistics, high costs, and dependence on weather conditions. The use of digital twins (DTs) presents itself as a tool to optimize OWF processes, from design to decommissioning. Therefore, this study proposes an exploratory approach to the use of DTs for simulation during the OWF installation phase, expanding their use to phases other than operation and maintenance (O&M). The research was developed in four stages: (i) a literature review on offshore wind energy and DTs; (ii) mapping the OWF installation process; (iii) analyzing the potential application of DTs in each phase; and (iv) summarizing the expected benefits. Five main phases were identified: planning, preparation, transportation and installation of components, and commissioning. In each of these phases, DT can assist with 3D digital models, process simulations, cost forecasting, risk analysis, and real-time decision-making support. Applying DT from the initial phases allows for project forecasting, and with real-time monitoring, it reduces errors, optimizes schedules, lowers costs, and increases facility safety. It can be concluded that using DT in the OWF installation phase is extremely important for companies, as it allows for the integration of environmental, engineering, logistical, and climate variables into a single virtual environment, facilitating the transition to the operational phase with greater reliability.
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