Conference
Offshore wind lifetime based on as-built and corrosion data
Ontdek hoe as-built data, corrosiemetingen en monitoring de beoordeling van vermoeiingslevensduur van offshore windturbines verbeteren.
More accurate lifetime assessment with real data
Join this shared FIRMEST and PIT event to discover how structure-specific data can improve fatigue lifetime assessments. Experts will show how as-built weld geometry, deformations, pitting corrosion, 3D scans and monitoring data help reveal the actual condition of offshore wind turbines. You will gain practical insights for more targeted maintenance and lifetime extension.
For whom?
This event is aimed at professionals and researchers working on offshore wind, structural integrity, maintenance and technological innovation.
- Offshore wind engineers and asset managers
- Specialists in fatigue, welding, corrosion and monitoring
- Researchers and technology developers
- Professionals involved in inspection, maintenance and lifetime management
Key takeaways
You will discover how data from the actual structure can support more accurate lifetime predictions. The FIRMEST and PIT projects combine advanced analysis, measurements and monitoring.
- Assess fatigue lifetime using as-built weld geometry.
- Understand the impact of local pitting corrosion on offshore structures.
- Explore the potential of 3D scans and monitoring data.
- Use structure-specific data to plan maintenance more effectively.
- Discover a structured data framework for fatigue-critical details.
- Exchange knowledge with experts from research and industry.
Programme
Time | Topic | Speaker(s) |
| 09:00–09:30 | Coffee and registration | |
| 09:30–09:45 | Welcome and workshop introduction | Kris Hectors - Ghent University Jeroen Tacq - Sirris |
| 09:45–10:45 | FIRMEST – As-built weld geometry and advanced local fatigue analysis | Prof. Kris Hectors - Ghent University |
| 10:45–11:00 | Break | |
| 11:00–12:00 | PIT – Characterisation and monitoring of local pitting corrosion | Jeroen Tacq - Sirris Majid Shamlooei - KU Leuven |
| 12:00–12:45 | Looking ahead: a structured data framework for tracking fatigue-critical details | Wout Weijtjens - Vrije Universiteit Brussel Kris Hectors - Ghent University Jeroen Tacq - Sirris |
| 12:45–14:00 | Interactive demonstrations and networking lunch |
Date
15 September 2026 | 09:00 - 14:00
Location
Price
Free, but registration is required
Language
Dutch
Status
Closed
This conference is fully booked. Contact our expert with your questions.
