Sperstad, Iver Bakken; Devoy McAuliffe, Fiona; Kolstad, Magne; Sjømark, Severin

2016

September

Energy Procedia

Investigating key decision problems to optimize the operation and maintenance strategy of offshore wind farms

Published

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Operation and maintenance Logistics Offshore wind Optimization Jack-up vessels Crew transfer vessels Decision support

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261

268

This paper investigates three decision problems with potential to optimize operation and maintenance and logistics strategies for offshore wind farms: the timing of pre-determined jack-up vessel campaigns; selection of crew transfer vessel fleet; and timing of annual services. These problems are compared both in terms of potential cost reduction and the stochastic variability and associated uncertainty of the outcome. Pre-determined jack-up vessel campaigns appear to have a high cost reduction potential but also a higher stochastic variability than the other decision problems. The paper also demonstrates the benefits and difficulties of considering problems together rather than solving them in isolation.

1876-6102

10.1016/j.egypro.2016.09.234