Operations management for your wind turbines

For us, operations management means: transparent reporting, ongoing yield optimization and condition-oriented maintenance:

Every minute, our control room monitors and evaluates the online energy data and the operating status of the plant. And it does this 24 hours a day, seven days a week - as if we were on site around the clock. We also pool expertise from other specialist departments to create the greatest possible synergies. We do all this with the aim of achieving maximum energy availability for your plants.

Our operations management is divided into four teams: Technical Operations Management Germany, Technical Operations Management International, Commercial Operations Management and Support. This ensures that we maintain a holistic but also focused view at the same time. In addition, we can set thematic priorities that are transparent and comprehensible for everyone.

 

Our operations management services

Plant data management

The plant data management contains three modules:

Module 1: Provision of Operating Data for Generating Units 

  • If available, download and intermediate storage of the following operating data in accordance with the Technical Guideline TR10 of the FGW (Fördergesellschaft Windenergie und andere Dezentrale Energien) from the SCADA system of the generating unit for checking the site quality after five, ten and fifteen years of operation, each with time stamp and time zone (10-minute data): 
  • Wind speed, measured at the nacelle anemometer in each case. If there are several nacelle anemometers, also average value 
  • Electrical system power (active power) 
  • Wind direction information, consisting of the nacelle direction and, if available, a measured relative or absolute wind direction 
  • Air temperature and pressure outside at hub height or with indication of the measuring height 
  • Value of the plant internal energy meter 
  • Rotor speed 
  • Pitch angle 

Module 2: Customer Access for Reporting with PowerSystem 

  • Provision of a customer login to the PowerSystem for reporting in accordance with the latest technology: 
  • Continuous TARGET/ACTUAL comparison in live mode 
  • Presentation of currently open processes and historical processes as far as processed by the control room within the scope of remote monitoring 
  • Access to reporting components for documented processes, production figures, availability evaluations, yield loss calculations 

Module 3: Regular Reporting  

  • Plausibility check of the key figures of a generating unit  
  • Preparation of monthly and annual performance reports on the basis of the key figures, each on the 20th calendar day of the following month with the following contents: 
    • Production and feed-in overviews 
    • Availability evaluations (technical and energy availability) 
    • Production losses (in terms of time and energy), subdivided by polluter and main assembly  
    • Performance curves and plan comparisons 
    • Wind analyses for wind turbines 
    • Appropriate monthly commentary on the most important events/incidents (as soon as provided by Power System) 
    • Dates (from module "Deadline management") of the expired and the next reference period (as soon as provided by PowerSystem) 
  • Further reporting components shall be provided by the Contractor in consultation with the Principal 

Plant monitoring

The plant monitoring contains the following modules:

Module 1: Remote Monitoring  

  • Provision of a control room manned 24 hours a day/7 days a week to continuously monitor the status of the generating unit 
  • Continuous online recording of the condition of the generating unit on the basis of the transmitted operating data. In case of malfunctions of the remote data monitoring via PowerSystem, monitoring shall only take place three times a day every eight hours. 
  • Ensuring the constant operational readiness of the Contractor's equipment for receiving fault messages and communicating with the generating unit 
  • Ensuring the implementation of repair measures by remote maintenance via remote data transmission for the purpose of rectifying operational faults immediately upon receipt of the fault report, around the clock and depending on the contractual situation (in the case of installations under warranty or with full maintenance contracts, the Contractor shall notify the respective maintenance company.)  
  • Uninterrupted and regular checking and recording of the received fault reports, messages and data of the generating units (faxes, computer messages, calls) 
  • Evaluation and archiving of the operating data and processes recorded by the generating units 
  • Investigation of the operating data for possible plant faults in case of early fault detection alarm 
  • Documentation of on-site personnel deployment (registration and deregistration) and acceptance and evaluation of information from third parties (e.g. stakeholders, on-site inspectors, residents) 
  • Transmission of information to the Principal as well as to other parties to be informed on the basis of contractual or legal requirements (e.g. service companies, direct marketers, public authorities) about any faults occurring within three hours of receipt of the fault report 
  • Initiation of necessary interference suppression measures within three hours of receipt of the fault message 
  • Initiation of necessary measures in case of failure of the project infrastructure, grid connection infrastructure or the grid for more than three hours (grid outages), in particular provision of information to maintenance companies in case of planned grid shutdowns for the temporary shutdown of generating units 

Module 2: Inspection Generating Unit exterior and interior  

  • Inspection of the generating unit outside and inside to determine and assess the actual condition of the generating unit: 
  • Inspection of the access route, crane sites and access to the generating unit to check for disturbing vegetation and cleanliness to ensure access to the generating unit  
  • Site inspection with visual control of the optical condition of the generating unit (incl. obstruction lights, hub, blades and, if necessary, the transformer station) from the outside from the ground 
  • Plant inspection with visual check of the optical condition of the generating unit (incl. power house and tower cellar as far as accessible) from inside  
  • Recording and control of the expiry dates of plant components relevant to occupational safety and control of the necessary signage 
  • Visual inspection of electrical equipment for defects and damage, if available 
  • The inspection shall also include: 
    • Checking for changes in machine parts, materials, foundations and network stations and in particular for wetness, leaks, traces of oil, rust 
    • Noise control (rotor noise, generator or gear noise, azimuth noise) 
    • Ascent and visit to the tower and inspection of the machine nacelle 
    • Checking the hydraulic and cooling system for leaks and the function of the slip rings 
    • Checking the cables in the tower for exceeding the permissible transposition 
    • Checking the accessibility of the generating unit 
    • Checking the transformer station 
  • Recording of the actual condition, preparing reports with photo documentation and recommendations for action for any maintenance measures that may be necessary 

Module 3: Inspection of Generating Unit exterior  

  • External inspection of the generating unit to determine and assess the actual condition: 
  • Inspection of access, crane sites and access to the generating unit to check for disturbing vegetation and cleanliness  
  • Visual inspection of the visual condition of the generating unit from the ground, including obstruction lighting and, if necessary, the transformer station from the outside 
  • Visual inspection of tower cellar as far as accessible 
  • Checking the necessary signage  
  • Recording of the actual condition, preparation of reports with photo documentation, coordination of corrective measures, if necessary 

Module 4: Inspection of the Transfer Station at the Network Interconnection Point 

  • Inspection and recording of the actual condition, preparation of a report with photo documentation and recommendations for possible necessary maintenance measures  
  • Visual inspection of electrical equipment for defects and damage between the transfer interface to the grid connection transmitter in the transfer station and the switchgear of the generating unit, provided that access is provided by the Principal 
    • Mains connection at medium voltage level on the side of the Principal 
    • Transfer station 
    • Medium voltage cabling 
    • Telecommunication connection and data transmission cabling 

Plant management

The plant management contains the following six modules:

Module 1: Maintenance Management for full maintenance contracts  

  • Planning, commissioning and supervision of repair measures for paths, set-up sites, power and communication cable networks of the project on behalf and for the account of the respective operator 
  • Planning and commissioning of winter services and lawn mowing on behalf and for the account of the Principal, unless otherwise agreed  
  • Monitoring of compliance with maintenance intervals of the generating units according to the manufacturer's maintenance specifications  
  • Checking compliance with rights and obligations under existing maintenance 
  • Evaluation of maintenance records and inspection reports and support in obtaining them in case the maintenance company does not supply them independently 
  • In case of repair measures involving the use of a crane, e.g. replacement of large components by the maintenance company, organisation of: 
    • Commissioning of third party services, e.g. construction work 
    • Security measures on access routes etc. 
    • Supervision of the execution of the repair measures 
    • Visual inspection to identify deficiencies in execution, including written reports on behalf and for the account of the Principal 
  • Checking the invoices sent to the Principal for services in connection with maintenance measures for factual and mathematical accuracy 

Module 2: Maintenance Management for Basic Maintenance Contracts  

  • All services of the module "Maintenance Management for Full Maintenance Contracts"  
  • Obtaining and evaluating offers from suitable specialist companies and informing the Principal immediately  
  • Recommendations of repair measures for order release by the Principal  
  • Planning, commissioning and monitoring of the maintenance measures in the name and for the account of the Principal  

Module 3: Maintenance Management for Transfer Station  

  • Maintenance management of the transfer station at the network interconnection point:  
  • Ensuring that the necessary work, repairs and improvements are carried out at the transfer station 
  • Identification of deficiencies in execution with written report 

Module 4: Deadline Management  

  • Planning, commissioning on behalf and for the account of the Principal and monitoring the timely inspection of safety components (fixed ladder, winch, rescue device, ascending aid, fire extinguisher, PPE, etc.)  
  • Planning, commissioning on behalf and for the account of the Principal and coordination of the test dates of the Central Monitoring Centres (ZÜS) for the access systems, pressure vessels, etc.  
  • Planning, commissioning on behalf and for the account of the Principal and supervision of the deployment of experts for inspections in accordance with the maintenance manual in accordance with the requirements of building law (Federal Immission Control Act approval, building permit) or technical insurance requirements for the detection of defects, in particular  
    • before expiry of the limitation periods for warranty claims against third parties,  
    • after the condition-oriented inspection, 
    • after the periodic inspection, 
    • for inspections due to insurance requirements 
  • Evaluation of the inspection records, preparation of lists of defects and notification of defects or initiation of the necessary measures 
  • Monitoring and documentation of compliance with the operational requirements of the Federal Immission Control Act permit (whereby the operator in terms of the immission control regulations remains solely the respective operating company) and transmission of the data to the competent authorities in standard data format (SCADA or PowerSystem)  
  • Initiation and organisation of measures for the implementation of the operational requirements arising from the Federal Immission Control Act approval; third party costs arising in this regard shall be borne by the Principal 
  • Support and processing of the data to prove compliance with the requirements of the Federal Immission Protection Act in data formats other than the standard data formats (e.g. merging of SCADA, PowerSystem and Northtec data) will be invoiced separately by arrangement 

Module 5: Insurance Management  

  • Recording, reporting, processing and handling of insurance claims on behalf of the Principal 
  • Damage documentation  
  • Calculation of loss of earnings in the event of business interruptions 
  • Commissioning and supervision of suitable experts in the name of and for the account of the Principal, insofar as necessary for the enforcement of claims against the insurance company 

Module 6: Claim Management  

  • Monitoring, checking, calculating and assisting in the assertion of any claims of the contracting authority under guarantees of the supplier and the maintenance company of the generating unit 
  • Assertion of warranty claims against the suppliers of the production units, project infrastructure, etc. by evaluating the inspection reports, drawing up lists of defects and submitting the notification of defects 
  • The commissioning of third party services required to determine the claims, e.g. for contractually non-obligated expert opinions or legal advice, in the name and for the account of the Principal  
  • Follow-up of the rectification of defects 

Occupational health and safety

Occupational health and safety includes the following modules: 

Module 1: Emergency Coordination  

  • Provision of a hotline available 24 hours a day/7 days a week to receive information concerning health and safety 
  • In case of an emergency/accident:  
    • Coordination of compliance with the occupational health and safety requirements and the operator's emergency plan   
    • Initiation of immediate safety measures after an accident as soon as it becomes known 
    • Notification to the bodies provided for in the emergency plan 
    • Further coordination of the process until the generating units are put back into operation 
    • Transmission of information to the Principal  
    • Documentation  

Module 2: Plant Manager  

  • Appointment of a Plant Manager in accordance with DIN VDE 0105-100 (VDE 0105-100):2015-10 for the activities carried out by the Contractor's personnel 
  • If activities are carried out by third parties, the Contractor shall ensure that an Investment Manager is appointed for the period of these activities. Should the presence of a person responsible for the installation provided by the Contractor be necessary on site, the Principal shall bear the costs of the additional work in accordance with clause 7 (3) of this Contract. 

Commercial services

Our commercial services include the following modules:

Module 1: Monthly Invoicing  

Module 2: Compensation Processing of Network Operator-side Regulation (Feed-in Management, Redispatch etc.)  

Module 3: Implementation of Direct Marketing Contracts  

Module 4: Ongoing Commercial Project Support 

Module 5: Commercial Reporting 

Module 6: Contract Management 

Module 7: Commercial Optimisation of Contracts 

Module 8: Limited Partner Management and Support 

If you need further information on the specific services included in the modules mentioned above, please contact us. 

Risk assessment

We are pleased to offer you this service as follows:

  • Preparation and inventory, review and control of the required information and documents to be provided by the client.
  • On-site inspection of the plant by an inspection team including an inspection report (scope of services: wind turbine, medium-voltage system, outdoor area)
  • Object-oriented risk assessment:
    • Evaluation of the inspection report and creation of an object-oriented risk assessment in PDF format.
    • The main measure resulting from the object-oriented risk assessment is the creation of an operating instruction for the respective wind turbine type in the respective park. This is made available to the client in PDF format.

We will also be pleased to prepare the follow-up documentation for each wind turbine resulting from the risk assessment.

 

 

   

   

 

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