Wind Energy and Marine Operations (WEMO) lab

Department of Mechanical Engineering

University of Maine

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MISSION

The Wind Energy and Marine Operations (WEMO) Lab is dedicated to advancing the field of offshore wind energy through innovative research that integrates multiscale and multiphysics approaches. Our mission is to develop durable and efficient offshore wind turbine systems capable of withstanding extreme marine environments. By leveraging cutting-edge experimental and computational techniques, we aim to enhance the structural integrity and performance of wind turbine components, develop new physical insights on fluid-structure interaction problems, and explore the effects of extreme environments on composite materials and structures. We are committed to promoting environmental sustainability and fostering collaboration with academic, industrial, and governmental partners to drive innovation and accelerate the adoption of renewable energy technologies.

AREAS OF RESEARCH

Particle-Laden Turbulent Flow
Wake Modelling and Wake Dynamics of Offshore Wind Turbines
Flow-induced motion (FIM) and Vortex-Induced Motions (VIM)
Integrated methods for global dynamic load and response analysis of onshore and offshore wind turbines
Response-based methods for weather window and operability assessment of marine operations
Damage tolerance and damage diagnosis of fiber composite wind turbine blades

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