Evaluation of complex system structures in maintenance processes at offshore wind farms

Abstract

The evaluation of complex system structures has to address the question “Can the model give a true and correct view of the real situation?” The model has to be investigated with regard to functionality, completeness, correctness, reliability and usability. The offshore wind farm in maintenance status is an example for complex system structures. Furthermore the offshore wind farm is not organised as one single company with usual business processes. It is the enterprise offshore wind farm with a lot of stakeholders which help to operate and maintain it. So the requirements for process management are really special. In this paper the process structure of an offshore wind farm is shown firstly. Suitable evaluation criteria for demonstrating the correct view on the offshore wind farm processes in maintenance status are selected. The review and evaluation by business experts as well as the case and field study are the best evaluation methods in the project environment and for proving the criteria. The evaluation shows that the results for OWF structures and models are appropriate for transfer and application at offshore wind farms.