Towards Dynamic Digital Twin for Monopile-Supported Offshore Wind Turbines

Abstract

Offshore wind turbines (OWTs) are critical in achieving the global goal of net zero greenhouse gas emissions. However, they face significant safety and reliability challenges due to harsh environmental conditions and complex evolution mechanisms of structural properties. To address these challenges, dynamic digital twin technology is proposed as a potential solution to accurately monitor structural performance and condition variations. It can contribute to real-time tracking of OWTs' performance, early detection of potential structural damages, and accurate estimation of remaining useful life.