Wind Power Maintenance Proposal Template for Virtual Training in the Formation of New Professionals with a Focus on Industry 4.0

International Journal of Electrical and Electronics Engineering

© 2025 by SSRG - IJEEE Journal

Volume 12 Issue 8

Year of Publication : 2025

Authors : Christian Carvajal, Monserrath Acosta

10.14445/23488379/IJEEE-V12I8P116

How to Cite?

Christian Carvajal, Monserrath Acosta, "Wind Power Maintenance Proposal Template for Virtual Training in the Formation of New Professionals with a Focus on Industry 4.0," SSRG International Journal of Electrical and Electronics Engineering, vol. 12,  no. 8, pp. 173-185, 2025. Crossref, https://doi.org/10.14445/23488379/IJEEE-V12I8P116

Abstract:

This paper presents the structure of a wind maintenance proposal model for three-bladed horizontal-axis wind turbines. This proposal model uses virtual reality technology, allowing the user to work immersively on maintenance actions and tasks for the main components of the wind turbine. This program, called Simulwind, is a tool that offers a simulation environment of a maintenance room for a wind turbine model. The user works on creating tasks and digitizing processes that allow for interaction and inspection of components with the help of tools and safety equipment necessary to detect defects and troubleshoot. In this way, results are interpreted, making it possible to compare indicators between the proposal model obtained in virtual training and traditional maintenance strategies. Additionally, the proposal model applied to Industry 4.0 meets the training needs for new professionals involved in the maintenance of wind turbine components by working in real time. This way, breakdowns are prevented, and important indicators such as reduced maintenance costs and reduced human errors in procedures and task execution are achieved.

Keywords:

Industry 4.0, Simulwind, Virtual Training, Wind Turbine, Wind Maintenance.

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