Reliability-Based Optimization of Wind Turbines

Reliability-based optimization of the main tower and monopile foundation of an offshore wind turbine is considered. Different formulations are considered of the objective function including benefits and building and failure costs of the wind turbine. Also different reconstruction policies in case of failure are considered, including systematic reconstruction and failure of the control system. An example is presented, and as a part of the result the optimal reliability level is obtained.Reliability-based optimization of the main tower and monopile foundation of an offshore wind turbine is considered. Different formulations are considered of the objective function including benefits and building and failure costs of the wind turbine. Also different reconstruction policies in case of failure are considered, including systematic reconstruction and failure of the control system. An example is presented, and as a part of the result the optimal reliability level is obtained