INTEGRIA, an acronym for "Research into structural INTEGRity in offshore wind using artificial intelligence-based models," was launched with the aim of generating an AI-based digital model to manage the structural integrity of offshore wind turbines.
This project aims for all components to provide data integrated into digital models to facilitate the information needed to generate models for the detection and prevention of failures, fatigue, degradation, etc. These models are used to build decision-making algorithms for O&M and to extend the useful life of offshore wind farms. INTEGRIA will last for 3 years and is backed by the Basque Government's Hazitek Programme.
The consortium is made up of the following companies: Nautilus Floating Solutions, project coordinator and developer of a floating offshore platform; Alerion, provider of wind turbine inspection using drones; Coremarine, an engineering firm specialising in monitoring offshore systems; Ditrel, developer of electrical connectors for offshore platforms; Erreka, manufacturer of fastening solutions; Glual, manufacturer of wind turbine hydraulic pitch systems; Hine, manufacturer of wind turbine hydraulic pitch systems; Ibermática, a company offering data collection and analysis services; Innomat Coatings, provider of surface coatings; Kera-Coat, provider of ceramic surface coatings; Laulagun, manufacturer of blades and yaw bearings for wind turbines; and Navacel, manufacturer of transition parts and large metal structures. In addition, five members of the Basque Science, Technology and Innovation Network (RVCTI) take part in the project. The Ceit, Cidetec and Tecnalia technology centres, the Bcam centre and the Basque Energy Cluster.
