2002 - RWE, Triton Knoll Wind Farm – Operations and Maintenance Strategy, UK
Summary
Triton Knoll Wind Farm required a robust operations and maintenance (O&M) strategy to optimize the lifecycle performance of its wind turbines and offshore substation infrastructure. The goal was to develop a sustainable maintenance plan that ensured high availability and reduced operational costs.
Challanges
Developing a cost-effective maintenance strategy while ensuring system reliability. Identifying failure modes and their impact on wind farm output. Managing logistics for offshore maintenance, considering weather constraints and vessel access limitations
Solution
Conducted a Failure Modes, Effects, and Criticality Analysis (FMECA) to prioritize high-risk components and optimize maintenance schedules.
Recommended a combination of preventive, predictive, and condition-based maintenance approaches to extend equipment lifespan.
Developed a spare parts strategy, ensuring that key components such as turbine blades, generators, and power converters were available when needed.
Provided RAM analysis insights, allowing operators to anticipate downtime scenarios and implement contingency measures.
