Digital Twin Technology in Condition Monitoring of Wind Turbines

Nkosinathi Madushele, Obafemi O. Olatunji, Paul A. Adedeji

• Publisher: CRC Press
• Year: 2026
• eBook ISBN:
  9781040727423
• Topic: Technology & Engineering
• Index: Technology & Engineering

This book discusses the application of digital twin (DT) in condition monitoring of offshore and onshore wind turbines, including a pertinent framework to explain critical component Condition Monitoring and Fault Diagnosis. Frequently used tools and enabling technologies for DT are briefly discussed while the associated benefits and challenges are analyzed. It identifies the key issues which need to be addressed in the wind energy industry to optimally benefit from DT.

Features:

• Exclusive title on application of DT in wind turbine condition monitoring
• Develops DT framework for condition monitoring of wind turbine
• Discusses industrial applications by wind turbine manufacturers and operators as case studies
• Explores the interface between DT technology and condition monitoring
• Extensively profiles recommendations for future research

This book is aimed at researchers and professionals in mechanical engineering, plant maintenance, wind engineering, and condition monitoring.

Table of contents

• Cover
• Half-Title Page
• Title Page
• Copyright Page
• Table of Contents
• Preface
• Acknowledgments
• About the Authors
• Part I Introduction to DT Technology in WT Condition Monitoring
• 1 Introduction
• 2 Evolution and Operation of Wind Turbine Technologies
• 3 Elements and Approaches to Condition Monitoring
• 4 Sensor Selection in Condition Monitoring
• Part II DT Technology
• 5 Concept of Digital Twin Technology
• 6 Design Theories and Application Platforms for Digital Twins
• 7 Applications of Digital Twin Technology
• 8 Dimensions of Digital Twin and Its Enabling Technologies for Wind Turbine Applications
• 9 Internet of Things, Cyber–Physical Systems, Digital Twins, and Artificial Intelligence in Wind Turbine Technology and Condition Monitoring
• 10 Integrating Digital Twin, Virtual Reality, and Augmented Reality in Wind Turbine Condition Monitoring
• Part III WT Technologies and Condition Monitoring
• 11 Onshore and Offshore Wind Turbine Technologies
• 12 Wind Turbine Mechanical Components
• 13 Failure Analysis of Critical Wind Turbine Components
• 14 Condition Monitoring System in Wind Turbines
• 15 Wind Turbine Failure Identification
• Part IV Emerging Trends and Industrial Case Studies
• 16 Digital Twin for Wind Turbine Condition Monitoring: Emerging Research Trend
• 17 Digital Twin Case Studies in Wind Turbines
• 18 Digital Twins in Wind Turbine Condition Monitoring: Barriers and Open Research Questions
• Index