RDS-PP
A designation system used to structure information on OPEX, plans
and documentation for Wind Power Plants, both for owner, manufacturer and
operator.
EWEA OFFSHORE 2011
Subject: European standard with naming structure for components in Wind Turbines
By: Ulrik Brandt, Operational Excellence, DONG Energy
Date: 2011-11-28
Agenda and purpose of this presentation
Explain the fundamentals of RDS-PP
Show real life examples of the use of RDS-PP in DONG Energy
and the potential synergies with a supplier
Explain our involvement in a cooperation covering the value chain
Fundamentals
How was RDS-PP created?
DONG Energy power plants uses KKS = Kraftwerk - Kennzeichen System to
define complete parts code structures
KKS is an agreed standard among many Power Plants hosted by
DONG Energy internally created VKS based on KKS in order to create a
standard for Wind Turbines
Next generation KKS named RDS-PP was created including Wind Turbines
RDS-PP is an agreed standard in most of the Wind Turbine industry
Fundamentals
What is RDS-PP?
Fact box
Reference designation system.
Power plants
IEC 16952
RDS-PP Manual
VGB-B 116 D2
Reference Designation System for Power Plants
(this presentation will focus on Wind Power Plants)
RDS-PP System key
VGB-B 101e
RDS-PP Technical equipment key
EN 81346-2
RDS-PP as a standard is run by
With the designation system, you have a structure to attach information such as
documentation, maintenance plans and OPEX values
RDS-PP is a cooperation between all parties in the value chain
RDS-PP Document key
EN 61355-1
Fundamentals
Benefits of RDS-PP?
Provides a solid foundation for defining complete parts' code structures
Enables statistical analysis
Enables strong link between component and documentation
Supports expectations for general cost savings due to a much more controllable
overview
FUTURE
Perfects accuracy in communication important regarding QHSE
Fundamentals
RDS-PP Coding principles
VGB Designation blocks as shown in B116 d2 with new headings
Location code
Describes the wind farm and expansion phase.
Functional codes
F0 describes the overall system code - for example a turbine in a wind farm or other systems/installations eg.
Substations, meteorology masts etc.
F1 describes a functional system on a given technical location in the wind turbine
F2 describes a functional sub-system on a given technical location in the wind turbine
Product codes
P1 to P2 (and P3) provide a product definition indicating a solution to a functional need according
to relevant number of levels
Fundamentals
Schematic structure
AAA NN =ANN
AAANN AANNN - AANNN
AANNN / AANNN
Fundamentals
Breakdown of F1 Digits
Functional system
MDA
MDC
MDK
MDL
MDV
MDX
MDY
MKA
MUD
UMD
AA_
AB_
MS_
X_ _
AAA NN =ANN
AAANN AANNN - AANNN
AANNN / AANNN
Rotor system
Blade adjustment
Drive train
Yaw system
Central lubrication system
Hydraulic system
Control and protection system
Generator system
Machinery enclosure
Tower
Electrical grid and distribution system
Earthing and lightning protection systems
Transmission of electrical energy
Ancillary systems
Fundamentals
Breakdown of F1 Digits
Technical location
AAA NN =ANN
AAANN AANNN - AANNN
AANNN / AANNN
A transformation of wind energy to electrical power through mechanical energy
20-29
10-19
Wind energy
30-39
Mechanical
energy
40-49
50-59
60-69
The application of numerals and the
nature of a wind turbine design offer
the possibility to attribute the tens to
logically ordered areas:
70-79
Electrical
power
80-89
90-99
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10-19: Rotor
20-29: Transmission system
30-39: Gearbox
40-49: Generator
50-59: Nacelle housing
60-69: Yaw section
70-79: Tower
80-89: Transition piece
90-99: Foundation/monopole
Zones follow the
energy flow
Fundamentals
Breakdown of F1 Digits
Technical location
AAA NN =ANN
AAANN AANNN - AANNN
AANNN / AANNN
A transformation of wind energy to electrical power through mechanical energy
20-29
Rotor System MDA
10-19
Wind energy
30-39
Mechanical
energy
40-49
50-59
60-69
The application of numerals and the
nature of a wind turbine design offer
the possibility to attribute the tens to
logically ordered areas:
70-79
Electrical
power
80-89
90-99
10
10-19: Rotor
20-29: Transmission system
30-39: Gearbox
40-49: Generator
50-59: Nacelle housing
60-69: Yaw section
70-79: Tower
80-89: Transition piece
90-99: Foundation/monopole
Zones follow the
energy flow
Fundamentals
Breakdown of F1 Digits
Technical location
AAA NN =ANN
AAANN AANNN - AANNN
AANNN / AANNN
A transformation of wind energy to electrical power through mechanical energy
Central lubrication
system
MDV
10-19
Wind energy
20-29
30-39
Mechanical
energy
40-49
50-59
60-69
The application of numerals and the
nature of a wind turbine design offer
the possibility to attribute the tens to
logically ordered areas:
70-79
Electrical
power
80-89
90-99
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10-19: Rotor
20-29: Transmission system
30-39: Gearbox
40-49: Generator
50-59: Nacelle housing
60-69: Yaw section
70-79: Tower
80-89: Transition piece
90-99: Foundation/monopole
Zones follow the
energy flow
Real life example
SAP system for planning, follow-up and analysis of maintenance
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Real life example
Documentation system "MDK30 main gear assembly"
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Real life example
Spare parts catalogue from supplier
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Implementation costs
There has not been any system cost in implementation of RDS-PP since we have
used KKS and VKS in the past. All systems supports KKS and VKS from the use
in Power Plants.
We have had to adjust SAP and our documents handling system so RDS-PP
could be supported but the cost have been minor.
The biggest cost has been the numbering of the different type of Wind Turbines.
Therefore the forum "RDS-PP Nordic group" is working on standardising the
codes across owners, manufacturers and operators on the market.
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Summary
OPEX report
Service
manuals
Asset list
RDS-PP
structure
Maintenance
plans
Spare part list
"As is"
documentation
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Our involvement in a cooperation covering the value chain
A working group, consisting of the following companies, agrees on a common
structure, in the first place Siemens WTGs
E.ON
Statkraft
Statoil
Centrica
Siemens Wind Power
RWE
DONG Energy
Conclusion
RDS-PP is a designation system used both at the owners, manufacturers and
operators.
With RDS-PP you can create a structure and keys that can be used in different IT
systems
RDS-PP enables strong link between component and documentation
Enables statistical analysis
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RDS-PP-Coded Wind Power Plants, current and planned
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