LMS solutions
for wind energy
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Design right, first time
Generating all future needed wind power But to really master increasing complexity
will take more than just building taller or from the pervasive use of electronics
greater number of turbines. There is a and software as the major driver of
profound need for a new engineering innovation, the wind turbine industry will
approach, minimizing risks, from have to adapt to a new paradigm shift:
component suppliers to wind turbine model-based systems engineering (MBSE).
manufacturers. As wind turbines become System-level engineering is being
lighter and more flexible to reduce costs, redefined to include mechatronics with
novel control mechanisms are necessary functional performance engineering
to stop high winds from damaging the driving the development process.
turbine and the blades. However, it must Mastering complexity turned into a
also be designed to capture the maximum sustainable competitive advantage.
amount of energy. While loads are an
important topic, there is an excellent MBSE makes it possible to optimize
strategy to avoid design errors like early mechanics, electronics and software
fatigue, noise and vibrations dysfunctions simultaneously as an integrated mecha-
or even legal issues down the road. tronic system. Concepts can be tested
upfront and further optimized during the
We pioneered a unique hybrid engineering detailed engineering phase. A very large
approach. Combining the best of physical portion of all hardware calibration can be
testing and virtual simulation, LMS virtualized instead of being performed on
solutions have facilitated realistic upfront the actual hardware, again saving
simulation. The proven ROIs include substantial time and iteration costs.
reduced development times, higher
reliability and efficiency, and reduced Hybrid engineering and model-based
development efforts and costs. Front- systems engineering enable the full
loading of functional performance based frontloading of functional performance
on realistic simulation has been made engineering. This accelerates the
possible through the adoption of hybrid development process and generates
engineering. substantial development cost savings.
The combination of the two engineering
paradigms brings the wind turbine
suppliers and manufacturers to a
new level.
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The integrated virtual prototyping acoustic prediction, 1D simulation
platform LMS Samtech Samcef Wind capabilities for physical plant models and
Turbines software takes you from the controls engineering, and LMS testing
early design stage to physical testing, solutions for structural dynamics, noise
bypassing all the required design and vibration, durability and acoustics.
milestones, answering the certification
needs and helping you design-right first- Overall, we are well positioned to convert
time your wind turbine. The platform the hybrid and model-based systems
integrates LMS software specific 3D engineering paradigm into a competitive
simulation capabilities for lifetime and advantage.
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The need for engineering
breakthroughs
Industry trends
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Design right, first time
A single integrated platform
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Virtual prototyping Virtual and physical testing
Trouble-
shooting
Design Design
Design Integra- Certifica-
Objectives require- system Validation
variables Acoustic r tion tion
ments level s behavio
Struct
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Durabil
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System e
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LMS Engineering
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Full-scale virtual simulation
LMS Samcef Wind Turbines
LMS Samcef Wind Turbines is one of the worlds most advanced computation
platforms dedicated to wind turbine design. From the early stages in the design
process, using the integrated parameterized model, down to component vibration
analysis, the LMS Samcef Wind Turbines approach exceeds todays certification
requirements. LMS Samcef Wind Turbines brings coherence to your design process
by providing a common interface to various engineering disciplines, hence
improving teamwork. A combination of dedicated graphical user interfaces and the
high performance solver LMS Samcef Mecano makes LMS Samcef Wind Turbines
perfectly suited to simulate flexible dynamics phenomena with high accuracy.
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Component analysis. System level dynamic behavior.
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Optimizing lifetime and
acoustic performance
LMS Virtual.Lab
LMS Virtual.Lab offers an integrated 3D CAE software suite to simulate and optimize
the performance of mechanical systems for structural integrity, noise and vibration,
acoustics, system dynamics and durability from initial concept to complete
modeling and simulation of components and the full wind turbine. LMS Virtual.Lab
covers all the process steps and required technologies to perform an end-to-end
design assessment in a single simulation environment for multiple key attributes.
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Integrated platform spanning several The BE model and the innovative ATV
engineering disciplines, facilitating method for simulating far-field noise levels
teamwork. around the wind turbine.
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Optimizing smart controls
for energy efficiency
LMS Imagine.Lab
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Example of simple wind turbine model Multi-physics modeling of a high current
10 kW synchronous machine WT. circuit breaker and dynamic response
analysis.
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Validating and finetuning
real life performance
LMS Test.Lab
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Software platform. Data acquisition systems.
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Empowering the
end-to-end process
LMS Engineering
LMS engineers have developed a unique track record for supporting manufacturing
companies to solve their most critical problems and often make the difference
between successful product launches and costly repairs or even failures. Our
engineers are experienced in critical performance attributes, including noise
emissions, performance and reliability. The teams unique balance of skills and
process know-how turns attribute engineering into a strategic competitive
advantage.
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Building a high-fidelity wind turbine virtual Drivetrain operational vibration
prototype. measurements.
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A unique portfolio of
software platforms and
engineering services
The potential gains offered by individual tools risk being lost in developing unique
interfaces and providing error-prone data translations. Each major application
family has been built with a consistent user interface paradigm and data model
resulting in a consistent platform for numerous application modules. Each modular
family is packaged in a way that users are offered maximum flexibility at the most
economical price point.
Design
Controls
CAD
LMS Imagine.Lab
LMS Test.Lab
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LMS Samcef Wind Turbines and LMS Virtual.Lab platform for 3D performance simulation
LMS Samcef Wind Turbines is one of the worlds most advanced computation platforms dedicated to
wind turbine design. From early stages in the design process, using the integrated parameterized
model down to component vibration analysis, the LMS Samcef Wind Turbines approach exceeds
todays certification requirements. LMS Samcef Wind Turbines brings coherence to your design
process by providing a common interface to various engineering disciplines that improves
teamwork.
LMS Engineering
LMS engineers work with customers to solve their most critical problems and often make the
difference between successful product launches and costly repairs or even failures. Experienced in
critical performance attributes, the teams unique balance of skills, engineering experience and
process know-how turns attribute engineering into a strategic competitive advantage.
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About Siemens PLM Software
Siemens PLM Software, a business unit of the Siemens
Industry Automation Division, is a world-leading provider
of product lifecycle management (PLM) software, systems
and services with nine million licensed seats and 77,000
customers worldwide. Headquartered in Plano, Texas,
Siemens PLM Software helps thousands of companies
make great products by optimizing their lifecycle
processes, from planning and development through
manufacturing and support. Our HD-PLM vision is to give
everyone involved in making a product the information
they need, when they need it, to make the smartest
decision. For more information on Siemens PLM Software
products and services, visit www.siemens.com/plm.
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