S4 - Lifetime extension
14 Nov - From 09:00 to 10:50
Introduction
For wind turbine owners, extending the lifetime of assets is a strategic imperative, requiring careful assessment of component health, structural integrity, and performance degradation over time. Implementing effective maintenance strategies, upgrading components, and utilizing advanced monitoring technologies are essential to maximize asset lifespan and optimize returns on investment.
Your moderator for this roundtable
Evren Aktas, Assistant General Manager - Power Plants at Borusan EnBW Energy
Borusan EnBW Energy operates a multi-technology wind portfolio with Vestas, Siemens, Gamesa, GE and Nordex turbines in Turkey. Usually, these owners' meetings are hosted by O2O WIND, but we have asked our dear members to help us in Madrid.
A big thank you to Borusan EnBW Energy!
Is this your cup of tea?
Are these the challenges you are expected to develop in your professional role?
How to manage the wear and degradation of critical components such as blades, gearboxes, and generators.
How to verify the structural integrity of towers and foundations to withstand extended operational lifespans.
Older turbines are overengineered - is there a potential to increase yield by increasing installed capacity?
Further potential to maximize the efficiency and output of turbines through the optimization of control systems and aerodynamic enhancements.
How do we conduct thorough assessments to justify the investment in lifetime extension measures against potential returns?
How does the re-certification comply with the IEC61400 standard and evolving industry standards and regulations for extended operational lifetimes?
Developing tailored maintenance strategies to address the unique needs of aging assets.
How do we manage the risk of technology obsolescence and ensure compatibility with modern systems and components?
Ensuring safety measures and protocols for technicians working on ageing turbines to mitigate risks associated with maintenance activities.
Joining this discussion with identical peers from other WTG owners will give you a broader understanding, an expanded network and valuable insights.
Your top challenge – directly included
This roundtable is based on real and current challenges held among the participants. You will have direct input on your top challenge and insights into your peer’s top challenges.
Before the event - submit your top challenge.
At the event - discover your peers' challenges, have input on yours and discuss solutions.
After the event - receive a summary of the findings from all roundtables, providing valuable insights for all.
Once you have registered your team, each individual will receive a link to select roundtables and submit their top challenges. A dummy is shown at this link.
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