Denmark’s Esvagt has implemented the MAINTSYS O&M simulation programme from Shoreline in an effort to optimise operations of existing offshore wind farms and offer more precise calculations for new projects.
“We constantly strive to optimise and develop our concept to ensure efficient and profitable operations for our customers. The simulator programme will make us even better at doing that,” said Ole Ditlev Nielsen , Business Development Manager for ESVAGT.
Calculations and facts from the MAINTSYS simulation programme provide a solid platform for deciding on the best strategy for O&M of wind turbines, when it comes to optimized utilization of the Esvagt Service Operations Vessel (SOV) as mothership, workshop, spare part storage, accommodation and office facility for one or more offshore wind farms, the company said.
Output from the simulation programme will be used in the dialogue with customers and give valuable guidance on the most cost-efficient O&M solutions – or combination of solutions; Service Operation Vessel with Walk-to-Work gangway and/or Safe Transfer Boats, CTV’s, helicopters, etc., Esvagt said.
In addition to optimising existing solutions, the simulator can also help to qualify Esvagt’s SOV solutions for future projects.
“We will be able to back up our bids for service tenders with calculations and facts – both for existing offshore farms and for new projects, whether they be standalone solutions, combinations with other offshore wind farms, cluster concepts or many other options. The SOV concept can be used for many solutions and the simulation tool helps to document this,” said Nielsen.