A system dynamics model of offshore wind farm degradation: Enabling operation and maintenance planning under foreseen asset management impacts

This paper presents a system dynamics model to for the degradation of offshore wind farms (OWFs) optimise O & M planning and asset management, taking into account the effects of weather-related delays. The model predicts the future states of wind turbines, repairs, downtime expenses, failures, and production losses. Simulation results show the optimal scenario for effective intervention and the adaptability of the proposed model in controlling wind farm assets. By considering various maintenance planning approaches, the model identifies the factors affecting maintenance and minimises the impact of human response on O & M activities in OWFs.

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This paper presents a system dynamics model to optimize the O&M planning and asset management of offshore wind farms (OWFs), considering the effects of weather-related delays. The model predicts the future states of wind turbines, repairs, downtime expenses, failures, and production losses. Simulation results demonstrate the optimal scenario for effective intervention and the adaptability of the proposed model in controlling wind farm assets.