This chapter discusses the reliability analysis methods in the initial stages of power generation system design are usually qualitative, depending on comparison with data from similar systems, whereas after several years power generation reliability analysis can become more quantitative as valid field statistics data are generated.

Chapter Contents:

• 5.1 Introduction
• 5.2 Methods to improve reliability
• 5.2.1 Reliability results and future turbines
• 5.2.2 Design
• 5.2.3 Testing
• 5.2.4 Monitoring and O&M
• 5.3 Design techniques
• 5.3.1 Wind turbine design concepts
• 5.3.2 Wind farm design and configuration
• 5.3.3 Design review
• 5.3.4 FMEA and FMECA
• 5.3.5 Integrating design techniques
• 5.4 Testing techniques
• 5.4.1 Introduction
• 5.4.2 Accelerated life testing
• 5.4.3 Sub-assembly testing
• 5.4.4 Prototype and drive train testing
• 5.4.5 Offshore environmental testing
• 5.4.6 Production testing
• 5.4.7 Commissioning
• 5.5 From high reliability to high availability
• 5.5.1 Relation of reliability to availability
• 5.5.2 Offshore environment
• 5.5.3 Detection and interpretation
• 5.5.4 Preventive and corrective maintenance
• 5.5.5 Asset management through life
• 5.6 Summary
• 5.7 References

Inspec keywords: power generation reliability; wind turbines

Other keywords: mean time to repair; field statistics data; power generation reliability analysis; reliability improvement analysis; MTTR; wind turbine availability

Subjects: Wind power plants; Reliability