MHI Vestas Offshore Wind has launched a new portfolio of MVOW SMART Turbine products to enhance design assessments, turbine monitoring and real-time decision-making.
The portfolio of four products aims to improve MHI Vestas customers’ business case not only in the design phase but also in operations and maintenance, says the company, a 50/50 joint venture between Vestas Wind Systems A/S and Mitsubishi Heavy Industries.
Available to MHI Vestas customers immediately, the portfolio consists of the following products:
- SMART Foundation Loads – optimizes foundation design upfront. The software package will allow MHI Vestas customers to perform integrated load design simulations prior to undertaking detailed load assessments.
- SMART Dampers – designed to actively reduce fatigue loads. Active SMART Dampers reduce fatigue and design loads by reducing the side-to-side and fore-aft movements of the tower.
- SMART Fast Data – dramatically increases the data flow from the turbine. Receiving data frequency 600 times faster than traditional SCADA methods, the tool unlocks hidden insights, enhances diagnostic capability and optimizes scheduled service.
- SMART Performance Monitor – brings wind power plant monitoring to a handheld device. It feeds real-time information on turbine performance, site production and operational notifications to any mobile device.
“We are not content to just manufacture the world’s most powerful turbine. We know that our customers require world-class production and operation of the turbine in every area. This product portfolio addresses their most critical business needs and gives them an unprecedented level of visibility and control,” comments Henrik Baek Jorgensen, head of product management.
The product announcement comes as MHI Vestas, now under the leadership of new CEO Philippe Kavafyan, is taking its turbine offerings globally; it recently announced its expansion into Taiwan’s offshore wind market.
