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)

09:00–09:30Coffee and registration 
09:30–09:45Welcome and workshop introductionKris Hectors - Ghent University
Jeroen Tacq - Sirris
09:45–10:45FIRMEST – As-built weld geometry and advanced local fatigue analysisProf. Kris Hectors - Ghent University
10:45–11:00Break 
11:00–12:00PIT – Characterisation and monitoring of local pitting corrosionJeroen Tacq - Sirris
Majid Shamlooei - KU Leuven
12:00–12:45Looking ahead: a structured data framework for tracking fatigue-critical detailsWout Weijtjens - Vrije Universiteit Brussel
Kris Hectors - Ghent University
Jeroen Tacq - Sirris
12:45–14:00Interactive demonstrations and networking lunch 

 

Date

15 September 2026 | 09:00 - 14:00

Location

Sirris Gent

Technologiepark 48
9052 Zwijnaarde
Belgium

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Price

Free, but registration is required

Language

Dutch

Status

Closed

Experts

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For all practical information, information on invoicing, location etc of this event, please contact our event manager 

adres events@sirris.be

Partners

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Date

15 September 2026 | 09:00 - 14:00

Location

Sirris Gent

Technologiepark 48
9052 Zwijnaarde
Belgium

Google maps

Price

Free, but registration is required

Language

Dutch

Status

Closed