Taiwan’s MIRDC Completes TÜV SÜD Turbine Measurement Programme

The Taiwanese Metal Industries Research & Development Center (MIRDC) has completed the 3-year training project with TÜV SÜD and is now accredited to carry out measurements related to wind turbines.

MIRDC also obtained accreditation from the Taiwan Accreditation Foundation (TAF) to undertake the measurements.

Taiwan’s energy policy pursues a long-term strategy of reducing CO2 emissions. The development and expansion of the production of energy in offshore wind farms is one important element of this strategy.

MIRDC initiated the training and technology project related to prototype measurement on wind turbines to develop the necessary know-how and keep the added value in Taiwan.

Measurements cover power curves, stress limits and sound emissions in line with international standards and directives.

Following accreditation by TAF and a final audit by TÜV SÜD, the certificate was presented to MIRDC at a ceremony on 9 August 2017.

The experts from the MIRDC have prepared for this important task over the past three years by attending an information and training programme by TÜV SÜD. The programme included but was not limited to the design and implementation of testing and certification processes as well as training courses in Taiwan and Germany.

“For the practical part of the training, the MIRDC was able to make use of a 2-megawatt wind energy turbine located in the port of Taichung,” said Ullrich Knopf and Thomas Arnold, both responsible for the Project at TÜV SÜD.

The training participants applied and performed their measurements on this demonstration turbine and evaluated the results against international standards.

“By successfully completing the training project, MIRDC achieved two important goals,” said Lawrence Lee, wind energy expert at TÜV SÜD Taiwan.

“Firstly, completion of the project will drive further expansion of offshore wind energy projects and, secondly, the expertise for this important sector stays here in Taiwan.”