Thermographic Measurements of Turbine Blades: Measurement possibilities during day and at night?

Infrared thermography can be used to visualize the flow over the rotor blade. This allows for the detection of damage and contamination on the rotor blade, as well as providing important insights into the aerodynamic behavior of the turbines during operation. Current measurements on wind turbines in operation rely on solar radiation as the required heat source. Surprisingly, some measurements have shown that measurements at night are also possible.

This project aims to quantify the achievable quality during nighttime measurements and evaluate the underlying mechanisms.

Possible contents:

• Modeling of heat conduction
• Participation in thermography measurements on wind turbines
• Evaluation of thermal images using Python
• Analysis of contrast and signal-to-noise ratio

Profile:

• Good programming skills (Python)
• Interest in thermodynamics and heat conduction
• Independent and responsible working style