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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