Working Group 4
Based on the results of the “Collection and prioritisation of value-adding digitalisation use cases” activity, we run regular use case “deep dive” workshops in order to allow the priority use cases to be worked on by all task participants. The goal of these deep dive use cases is to quantify the value (e.g. how much can the efficiency be improved or costs reduced?) of digitalisation in solving the key frustrations (or “pain points”) related to each activity (or “use case”).
Collection and prioritisation of value-adding digitalisation use cases
We collect and collate the needs from the industry via interviews, survey and research, and define and prioritise value-creating use cases based on the results. This will be done based on our “use case reference list”.
WRA Data Model
Wind Resource Assessment (WRA) Data Model is a great example demonstrating value from digitalization. This is realized through more effective data exchange and development of tools which utilize the model, etc. We are continually developing and maintaining the Model based on user feedback. You can find its documentation and latest version from this repository. Contact Stephen Holleran in case of questions or comments.
Risk-Based Maintenance
a) Decision support models to optimise blade O&M inspection and repair costs. The value of digitalization is demonstrated through enhanced decision making, leading to reduced O&M costs. Here is an overview. We are actively seeking partners for model validation. Interested, please contact Alex Byrne.
b) Investigation of extreme weather events impact on gearbox reliability. The value of digitalization is demonstrated through quantification of financial risks based on reliability assessment. Insights to share or questions, please reach out to Harikesan Baskaran.
Digital Twins as Decision Support Tools
Utilising digital twins as decision support tools to help wind asset owner make informed and optimized transactional and financial decisions. The value of digitalization is demonstrated through periodical model updates using asset reliability and financial analyses. Interested in learning more details, please contact Rupp Carriveau.
Other use cases
We are continually updating and choosing new use cases to demonstrate value from digitalization and show case benefits from standardized or recommended practices. Interested, please contact Shawn Sheng.