BV Guide Windfarm Project Certification

Guide on Wind Farm
Project Certification
Version 1 - December 2016
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Index
I. Index 4
1. Introduction 10
1.1. Purpose 10
1.2. Scope 10
1.2.1. Certification scheme 10
1.2.2. Scope of application 10
1.3. Structure 11
2. Definitions and acronyms 14

2.1. Definitions 14
2.1.1. IEC terms 14
2.1.2. Terms specific to this document 15
2.1.3. Verbal forms 16
2.2. Acronyms 16
3. References 20
3.1. Bureau Veritas Certification documents 20
3.2. Normative references 20
3.2.1. IEC 20
3.2.2. ISO 20
3.2.3. Other standards 21
3.3. Informative references 21
4. Project certification 24
4.1. Objective and scope 24
4.2. Reference set of standards 24
4.2.1. Definition of the reference set of standards 24
4.2.2. Recognsed standards 25
4.2.3. Limitations 25
4.3. Project certification process 25
4.3.1. Evaluation scheme 25
4.3.2. Deliverables 27
4.3.3. Validity and maintenance 28
4.3.4. Integration of conformity statements from other certification bodies 28
4.3.5. Specific requirements for the WTG type certificate 29
4.3.6. Other requirements for certification 29
5. Capability and approach 32

5.1. Bureau Veritas 32
5.2. Bureau Veritas Certifications approach 32
5.2.1. General methodology: Risk-based verification 32
5.2.2. Document review 33
5.2.3. Independent analyses 33
5.2.4. Inspections and surveillance 33
5.2.5. Determination of inspection rate 34
5.3. In-parallel approach 36
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6. Site conditions evaluation 40
6.1. Introduction 40
6.2. Methodology 40
6.2.1. Review of the site assessment program 40
6.2.2. Review of the site assessment results 41
6.3. Wind and Other Environmental Conditions 41
6.3.1. Measurement campaign 41
6.3.2. Data analysis 42
6.4. Marine Conditions and Weather Windows 43
6.5. Soil Conditions 44
6.5.1. General description 44
6.5.2. Geophysical investigations 45
6.5.3. Geotechnical investigations 45
6.6. Earthquake conditions 46
6.7. Electrical Power Network Conditions 46
7. Design basis evaluation 50

7.2. Methodology 50
7.3. Requirements 50
7.3.1. General information 50
7.3.2. Load calculations 51
7.3.3. Wind turbine 51
7.3.4. Support structure 52
7.3.5. Other requirements 52
7.3.6. Substation 53
7.3.7. Cables 53
8. Integrated load analysis 56

8.2. Methodology 56
8.2.1. General 56
8.2.2. Independent model 57
8.2.3. Simulation software 57
8.3. Requirements 58
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9. Site-specific design evaluation 62
9.2. Site-specific wind turbine / RNA design evaluation 62
9.2.1. Verification of Type certificate 62
9.2.2. Verification of load level 63
9.2.3. Modifications 63
9.2.4. Electrical systems 63
9.3. Site-specific support structure design evaluation 64
9.3.1. General 64
9.3.2. Design Evaluation of the tower 65
9.3.3. Design Evaluation of onshore foundations 65
9.3.4. Design Evaluation of offshore sub-structures and foundations 66
9.3.5. Independent analyses for the sub-structure 67
9.3.6. Corrosion protection 68
9.4. Other installations design evaluation 68
9.4.1. General description 68
9.4.2. Electrical substation 69
9.4.3. Electrical cables 70
10. Manufacturing surveillance 74

10.2. Quality system evaluation 74
10.3. Manufacturing inspection and surveillance 75
10.3.1. Methodology 75
10.3.2. Rotor-Nacelle Assembly 76
10.3.3. Support structure 77
10.3.4. Other installations 78
11. Transportation and installation surveillance 82

11.2. Transportation surveillance 83
11.3. Installation surveillance 83
12. Commissioning surveillance 88

12.2. Review of the commissioning instructions 88
12.3. Commissioning surveillance 89
13. Project characteristics measurements 92

13.1.
Introduction 92
13.2.
General methodology 92
13.3.
Specific requirements 93
13.3.1. Grid connection compatibility according to grid codes 93
13.3.2. Verification of power performance 93
13.3.3. Verification of acoustic noise emission 93

14. Final evaluation and project pertificate 96
14.1. Final evaluation 96
14.2. Delivery of Project Certificate 96
15. Operation and maintenance surveilllance 100

15.2. Review of the operation and maintenance manuals 100
15.3. Operation and maintenance surveillance 102
16. Appendix A 106
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1. Introduction
1.Introduction
1.1.Purpose
This document describes the general process for the certification of a wind farm project
by Bureau Veritas Certification. It is meant as a public guide for the potential third party
certification Applicant and intends to clarify the project certification process by listing
mandatory requirements and necessary steps to be undertaken by the Applicant, as well
as explaining Bureau Veritas Certifications methodology for the evaluation. Complying
with the requirements and recommendations mentioned in this document will make the
certification a more efficient and effective process.
This document shall not be understood as a contractual document planned to be referred
to in the certification process. When a certification contract is signed, Bureau Veritas
Certification will provide the Applicant with a detailed evaluation plan which describes in
more detail the specific requirements and procedures to follow for a project certification.
Reference is also made to the Bureau Veritas Certification General Procedure for
Certification of Wind Turbines, Wind Turbine Components and Wind Turbine Projects
(GP01-WT), which describes the procedural requirements for certification.
1.2.Scope
1.2.1. Certification scheme
This document refers to the certification process described in IEC 61400-22 and is thus based
on the IEC 61400 series, which constitutes the international standard for wind turbines.
Other similar project certification reference documents, such as the DNVGL-SE-0073, are
based on similar requirements, such that this document would remain generally applicable
for such certification scheme.
This document covers only the internationally recognised IEC 61400 certification scheme.
National certification schemes such as the BSH in Germany, though generally similar
to the IEC 61400 series, might impose different requirements on specific topics. These
particularities are not covered in this document.
1.2.2. Scope of application
This document is applicable to the certification of:
Onshore wind farm projects
Fixed offshore wind farm projects
This document is generally also applicable to floating offshore wind farm projects. However,
due to the specificities of these projects, appropriate adaptations might be necessary
to some parts of the certification process. The Bureau Veritas Guidance Note NI572
Classification and Certification of Floating Offshore Wind Turbines might also be used for
such projects.
For the sake of conciseness, the discussion is focused on horizontal-axis wind turbines,
though most sections remain valid for vertical-axis wind turbines with appropriate
modifications.
The process covers the whole lifecycle of the project with the exception of decommissioning:
design, manufacturing, transportation, installation, commissioning and operation.
Requirements for decommissioning are usually specified by local regulations and are thus
project-specific.

The certification can cover the following assets of a wind farm:
Wind turbines and their support structures
Substations (e.g. transformer substation) and their support structures
Meteorological masts and their support structures
Electrical cables:
- array cables from the wind turbines to the transformer substation
- export cable from the offshore to the onshore substation
1.3.Structure
certification procedure described in IEC 61400-22. Following a few introductory chapters
(chapters 1 to 5), each chapter (chapters 6 to 15) corresponds to an individual module of
the certification process.
When a module can be broken down into several sub-modules the relevant chapter is
divided into several sections to cover these sub-modules. Typically, each section consists
of the following three parts:
A description of the module or sub-module content and objective
A description of the methodology that Bureau Veritas Certification applies to the
specific item
A list of requirements and recommendations that the Applicant should strive to
follow
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2. Definitions and acronyms

2.Definitions and acronyms
In this document efforts have been made to use the vocabulary from the IEC 61400 series,
upon which the certification process is based, whenever possible. Additionally, those terms
that are more specific to this document, and have not been defined in the IEC standards,
are defined.
2.1.Definitions
2.1.1.IEC terms
All definitions from the IEC 61400 series (especially IEC 61400-22) apply in this document.
For a better readability, some definitions are reproduced here 1.
Certification
Procedure by which a third party gives written assurance that a product, process or service
conforms to specified requirements; also known as conformity assessment.
Evaluation for conformity
Systematic examination of the extent to which a product, process or service fulfils specified
requirements.
Inspection
Systematic examination of the extent to which a product, process or service fulfils
specified requirements by means of measuring, observing, testing or gauging the relevant
characteristics.
Surveillance
Continued monitoring and verification of the status of procedures, products and services, and
analysis of records in relation to referenced documents to ensure specified requirements
are met.
The following terms are used for the components of a wind turbine, according to the
vocabulary of IEC 61400 (see Figure 1):
Rotor-Nacelle Assembly (RNA)
Support structure
- Tower
- Sub-structure (only applicable for offshore projects)
- Foundation
Figure 1 Project certification procedure1
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Similarly, the following terms are used for the components of the other installations at a
wind farm:
Substation
- Topside (offshore) / Transformer station (onshore)
- Support structure
Meteorological mast
- Mast (including equipment)
- Topside (offshore)
- Support structure
Cables
- Array cables (from wind turbine to substation)
- Export cable (offshore from offshore substation to onshore substation)
2.1.2.Terms specific to this document

Conservative
A given standard is deemed more conservative than another one if fulfilling all requirements
of the former implies compliance with all requirements from the latter.
Criticality
The level of risk associated with a given component or process. It is usually determined
based on an objective assessment of several project-dependent risk factors.
Design review
A documented, comprehensive and systematic examination of a design to evaluate its
capability to fulfil the requirements for quality, identify problems, if any, and propose the
development of solutions.
Other installations
All auxiliary installations of a wind farm, such as electrical substations, meteorological
mast, electrical cable arrays, etc.
References
Set of standards which forms the basis to which the certification body verifies the conformity
of the project design.
Standard
List of requirements published by national or international public organizations, defining
uniform methods, processes or practices.
Verification
The method used to ensure the quality of purchased materials, items or components or of
in-process products at appropriate points in the process.
Wind farm
Group of wind turbines and their support structures. Depending on the agreed scope of the
project certification it may or may not include other installations as well.
2.1.3.Verbal forms
Might / may / can: When referring to the Applicant, indicates a possible action. When
referring to Bureau Veritas Certification, indicates a non-mandatory action, whose actual
realisation will be decided by Bureau Veritas Certification on a case by case basis.
Shall / must: Indicates a mandatory requirement to be followed by the Applicant.
Should: Indicates a recommendation or preferred course of action, but does not exclude
other possible options which would be examined on a case by case basis.
Will: Indicates an action to be undertaken by Bureau Veritas Certification.
2.2.Acronyms
ALS Accidental Limit State
API American Petroleum Institute
BSH Bundesamt fr Seeschifffahrt und Hydrographie (Federal Maritime and
Hydrographic Agency of Germany)
DLC Design Load Case
FE Finite Element
FLS Fatigue Limit State
GBS Gravity-Based Structure
IEA International Energy Agency
IEC International Electrotechnical Commission
IECRE IEC System for Certification to Standards Relating to Equipment for Use in
Renewable Energy Applications
ISO International Organization for Standardization
ISSMGE International Society for Soil Mechanics and Geotechnical Engineering
NDT Non-Destructive Testing
O&M Operation and Maintenance
PC Project Certificate
RNA Rotor / Nacelle Assembly
SLS Serviceability Limit State
SWT Samcef for Wind Turbines
TC Type Certificate
T&I Transportation and Installation
ULS Ultimate Limit State
WTG Wind Turbine Generator

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3. References
3. References
For the sake of brevity, only the main standards are listed here. The complete certification
references mentioned by Bureau Veritas Certification are available on request.
3.1. Bureau Veritas Certification documents

Reference Title
General Procedure for Certification of Products and Services - Certification of
GP01-WT
Wind Turbines, Wind Turbine Components and Wind Turbine Projects
3.2. Normative references

3.2.1. IEC
Reference Title
IEC 61400-22 Wind turbines Part 22: Conformity testing and certification
IEC 61400-1 Wind turbines Part 1: Design requirements
IEC 61400-3 Wind turbines Part 3: Design requirements for offshore wind turbines
Wind turbine generator systems Part 11: Acoustic noise measurement
IEC 61400-11
techniques
Wind turbines Part 12-1: Power performance measurements of electricity
IEC 61400-12-1
producing wind turbines
Wind turbines Part 21: Measurement and assessment of power quality
IEC 61400-21
characteristics of grid connected wind turbines
Power cables with extruded insulation and their accessories for rated voltages
IEC 60502
from 1kV (Um = 1,2kV) up to 30kV (Um = 36kV)
IEC 61892 Mobile and fixed offshore units - Electrical installations
IECRE CBC 6A IECRE Clarification Sheet, Project Certification Recognition arrangement
3.2.2. ISO
Reference Title
ISO 9001 Quality management systems Requirements
Paints and varnishes Corrosion protection of steel structures by protective paint
ISO 12944
systems
Petroleum and natural gas industries Design and operation of subsea production
ISO 13628-5
systems Part 5: Subsea umbilicals
Conformity assessment Requirements for the operation of various types of bodies
ISO/IEC 17020
performing inspection
Conformity assessment Requirements for bodies providing audit and certification
ISO/IEC 17021
of management systems
ISO/IEC 17025 General requirements for the competence of testing and calibration laboratories
Petroleum and natural gas industries General requirements for offshore
ISO 19900
structures
Petroleum and natural gas industries Specific requirements for offshore
ISO 19901-1
structures Part 1: Metocean design and operating considerations
ISO 19901-2
structures Part 2: Seismic design procedures and criteria
ISO 19901-3
structures Part 3: Topsides structure

ISO 19901-4
structures Part 4: Geotechnical and foundation design considerations
ISO 19901-6
structures Part 6: Marine operations
ISO 19901-7 structures Part 7: Stationkeeping systems for floating offshore structures and
mobile offshore units
ISO 19901-8
structures Part 8: Marine soil investigations
ISO 19902 Petroleum and natural gas industries Fixed steel offshore structures
ISO 19903 Petroleum and natural gas industries Fixed concrete offshore structures
Paints and varnishes - Performance requirements for protective paint systems for
ISO 20340 offshore and related structures
3.2.3. Other standards

Reference Title
API RP 2A-WSD, Recommended Practice for Planning, Designing, and Constructing
API RP 2A-WSD
Fixed Offshore Platforms Working Stress Design
EN 12495 EN 12495, Cathodic Protection for Fixed Steel Offshore Structures
EN 1997-2 Eurocode 7: Geotechnical design Part 2: Ground investigation and testing
3.3. Informative references

The conformity to these requirements is not mandatory, however, it is highly recommended
as this will ease the certification process.
Reference Title
Bureau Veritas Marine Division, Guidance Note NI 423,
BV NI 423
Corrosion Protection of Steel Offshore Units and Installations
Bureau Veritas Marine Division, Rule Note NR 493,
BV NR 493
Classification of Mooring Systems for Permanent Offshore Units
BV NI 572
Classification and Certification of Floating Offshore Wind Turbines
BV NI 605
Geotechnical and Foundation Design
IEA
International Energy Agency, Recommended Practice for Wind Turbine Testing 11.
Recommended
Wind speed measurement and use of cup anemometry
Practice
International Society for Soil Mechanics and Geotechnical Engineering,
ISSMGE Geotechnical & geophysical investigations for offshore and near shore
developments
MEASNET MEASNET Procedure: Evaluation of Site Specific Wind Conditions. Version 1,
Procedure November 2009
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4. Project certification
4. Project certification
4.1. Objective and scope
The purpose of project certification is to evaluate whether a specific wind farm, including
type-certified wind turbines, their support structures and possibly other auxiliary
installations, is designed and built taking into account the external conditions at the intended
location and in conformity with the applicable standards, construction and electrical codes
and other relevant site-specific requirements.
The completion of project certification might be required by national regulations or by
investors and insurance companies. It might also be the result of a voluntary initiative from
the Applicant to ensure the quality of the project.
The Applicant for project certification is usually the developer of the wind farm, though
for the optional other installations the certification might fall under the scope of the
corresponding contractor.
The exact scope of the certification shall be clearly defined at the beginning of the procedure,
and will be mentioned in the Project Certificate (PC). The PC shall at least cover the wind
turbines and their support structures, but can, on the Applicants request, also encompass
other equipment from the wind farm, such as:
Electrical cables: array cables from the wind turbines to the transformer
substation, or export cable from the offshore to the onshore substation
The certification procedure involves document review, independent calculations and audits
and inspections programs. It covers safety and quality.
4.2. Reference set of standards

4.2.1. Definition of the reference set of standards
A third-party certification is always based upon a given, fixed certification scheme for which
the certification body is accredited. Bureau Veritas Certifications certification scheme is
based on the public, internationally recognised IEC 61400 series; including in particular
IEC 61400-22 describing the general certification process, IEC 61400-1 related to general
design and load cases, and IEC 61400-3 for offshore wind turbines.
However, being specific to wind turbines, the IEC 61400 series does not
cover all aspects of the design and construction of an offshore wind farm. It is therefore
necessary to make reference to other recognised technical standards. For example, the ISO
19900 series or API standards may be used for the design of the support structures. As a
general rule, the requirements of the IEC 61400 series standards supersede requirements
from other international standards when applicable.
The reference set codes and standards which form the basis for the project shall be defined
in the certification contract, at least for the governing standards. The complete set of
reference standards shall be specified and agreed in the so-called design basis document
at the beginning of the certification process (see section 7). The design basis document
will have to be adapted on a case-by-case basis to incorporate relevant local regulations,
such as local grid codes or statutory requirements covering embarkation, rescue and
decommissioning for example. Only those regulations directly related to the scope
described in IEC 61400-22 will be considered. In the case of conflict with the references
listed in section 3, local regulations supersede international standards.

This reference set of standards will be reviewed by Bureau Veritas Certification and, once
approved, form the basis for the certification process.
4.2.2. Recognised standards
As a general rule, the IEC 61400 series and the standards referenced therein shall be
used. In particular for the support structure for offshore wind turbine, IEC 61400-3 makes
reference to the ISO standards. This basis can be completed by other widely recognised
standards such as the ISO 19900 series or the API RP 2A-WSD. Other internationally
recognised public standards might also be integrated in the certification references under
the following conditions:
It shall only be demonstrated that they do not contradict the other standards
listed in the certification references.
The resulting safety level shall at least comply with the intended level in the
relevant IEC 61400 series standard
Additional justification might be required to verify the above-mentioned conditions.
Mixing different standards should be avoided when possible, as they might have different
approaches. For example, if the ISO approach is used for the site condition evaluation, then
the corresponding ISO standards should be used in the design phase as well.
It is also possible, again on a case-by-case basis, to perform the certification on the basis
of older versions of standards, such as for example IEC 61400-1:1999. In such a case, these
specificities will also be explicitly mentioned on the PC.
For specific topics that are not covered by the IEC 61400-22, such as an evaluation of the
maintainability or availability, it is possible to incorporate requirements specified by the
Applicant on a case-by-case basis. These specifications should be considered as additions
to the existing references and cannot be substituted to any referenced standard. The
exact specifications shall be agreed beforehand between the Applicant and Bureau Veritas
Certification. Conformity statements can be issued for such items and listed in the final PC.
4.2.3. Limitations
The scope of project certification is limited to the technical and health and safety related
aspects described in IEC 61400-22. Compliance to local regulations out of this scope,
such as fishing rights, environmental impact assessment, administrative questions, etc.,
is the Applicants responsibility and will not be verified. It is highly recommended that
an assessment of the applicable local regulations is performed prior to the start of the
certification procedure and as soon as possible in the course of the wind farm project.
4.3. Project certification process

4.3.1. Evaluation scheme
Bureau Veritas Certification is accredited by COFRAC according to ISO/IEC 17065 for type
certification of wind turbines, component certification, prototype certification and project
certification. The corresponding certificate is available on the COFRAC site at the following
address: http://www.cofrac.fr/annexes/sect5/5-0051.pdf
The accreditation is delivered on a flexible scope basis. The flexible scope accreditation
principles and requirements are defined in EA 2-15 document which is available at the
following address: http://www.european-accreditation.org/publication/ea-2-15-m
The list of standards for which Bureau Veritas Certification can deliver accredited
certificates is available on the Bureau Veritas Certification website at the following address:
Certification de produits et services / Accrditation n 5-0051 - norme NF EN ISO/CEI 17065
The accredited scope includes in particular project certification according to the IEC 61400-
22 certification scheme, including the codes and standards referenced therein.
The general project certification procedure is described in IEC 61400-22 and is illustrated
in Figure 2. It is divided into several modules that are evaluated individually, though not
independently from each other as they will use the results from previous modules as inputs.
Site conditions
assessment
Type
Certificate Design basis evaluation
Integrated load analysis
Wind turbine / RNA Support structure Other installations

design evaluation design evaluation design evaluation
Wind turbine / RNA Support structure Other installations

manufacturing manufacturing manufacturing
surveillance surveillance surveillance
Transport and installation

surveillance
Commissioning
surveillance
Project characteristics
measurements
Final evaluation
Operation and
Project certificate maintenance
surveillance
Mandatory module Optional module
Figure 2 Project certification procedure2
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Each module, once validated, is concluded by an evaluation report and a conformity
statement. The Project Certificate, along with the final evaluation report, is issued at the
end of the certification procedure given that all mandatory modules have been successfully
completed. A PC attests to the conformity and correctness of all mandatory modules and,
if applicable, of the optional modules.
If requested, the evaluation scope can be limited to one or several individual modules. In
such a case, individual Conformity statements will be delivered for the evaluated modules
upon successful evaluation, but no certificate can be issued. A PC can only be issued if all
the mandatory modules are duly validated. The evaluation may require that a Conformity
statement is available for the previous module(s).
If the Applicant chooses to split the certification work between different certification bodies,
arrangements for interaction between Bureau Veritas Certification and other certification
bodies and sharing of information shall be made prior to the start of the certification
procedure. Acceptance of conformity statements from other certification bodies does not
imply that Bureau Veritas Certification takes responsibility for their work (see section 4.3.4).
The PC will clearly identify the modules which were evaluated by another certification body
as well as the certification bodies involved.
Optional modules, displayed in light grey in Figure 2, will only be evaluated upon the
Applicants request. This shall be determined before the start of the certification process.
If one or more optional modules are successfully evaluated, the corresponding conformity
statement(s) will be issued and incorporated in the final PC. Should an optional module be
evaluated but deemed not to conform to the required standards, a PC can still be delivered
but without mentioning this module.
4.3.2. Deliverables
An Evaluation report will be provided for every evaluated module. This report summarizes
the evaluations, analysis or inspections performed by Bureau Veritas Certification, the
different findings that were pinpointed, and the final results of the investigations. It asserts
Bureau Veritas Certifications conclusion on the conformity of the module under scrutiny.
If the module is deemed to be compliant with the relevant requirements, a Conformity
statement will be issued. An example of conformity statement can be found in Appendix
A. For certain certification schemes, this deliverable is called a Statement of Compliance.
As a final step of the certification scheme, Bureau Veritas Certification will go through the
different evaluation reports and conformity statements for all modules of the certification
scheme and document all relevant findings and observations into a Final evaluation report.
This final evaluation report will also reference all the documents relevant to the Project
Certificate.
The Project Certificate, along with the final evaluation report, is issued at the end of the
certification procedure given that conformity statements for all mandatory modules could
be issued. An example of PC can be found in Appendix A.
The Applicant will also be provided with Comment Response Sheets (CRS) for every
submitted document, containing all findings and comments made by the reviewer. CRS
will gather all findings relative to the associated document and will be managed in the
documentation management system.
4.3.3. Validity and maintenance
A Project Certificate attests that a given wind farm was designed and installed according
to a given set of standards. This set of standards is not subject to revision, and the
evaluation results consequently do not have any period of validity, as mentioned in IEC
61400-22. However, the PC does not provide any guarantee regarding future operation and
maintenance (O&M) of the wind farm. This is why the maintenance of the PC must depend
on a regular surveillance of the O&M activities.
As a consequence, the validity of a PC delivered by Bureau Veritas Certification may be
renewed annually for one additional year at a time, up to the design life of the project, under
the following conditions (mentioned in IEC 61400-22):
Bureau Veritas Certification shall have performed O&M surveillance of the wind
farm according to the corresponding module of IEC 61400-22 and as described
in section 15, in order to verify that the wind farm is operated and maintained
according to the procedures described in the certified O&M manuals and that
these procedures are compliant with the IEC 61400 series standards. The
corresponding conformity statement shall have been issued less than a year prior
to the issuance of the updated PC.
The Applicant shall report all repairs and modifications performed, and all
planned major modifications, in comparison to the certified design and provide
the updated documentation for Bureau Veritas Certification to review.
The Applicant shall provide a report describing operating experience as well as
any deviation from expected behaviour for both the wind turbines and all other
installations included in the PC.
Applications for the extension of the PC validity on an annual basis is a good way to ensure
that the operation and maintenance of the wind farm is performed correctly, that problems
are detected early enough and that the latest updates of the standards are correctly
implemented through adaptations of the wind farm design when possible, thus maximizing
the wind farm lifetime and production.
It should be noted that if maintenance of the PC is not performed for a certain period,
it might not be possible to resume the maintenance later on. Therefore, it is strongly
recommended to perform regular maintenance of the PC as described in IEC 61400-22.
4.3.4. Integration of conformity statements from other certification bodies
The IEC certification process being modular, allows for different certification bodies to be
involved in the certification. As part of the certification process, the Applicant may therefore
submit conformity statements or certificates from other certification bodies (e.g. WTG Type
Certificate) to Bureau Veritas Certification.
For the integration of other certification bodies Conformity statements and / or certificates,
Bureau Veritas Certification will follow the procedure prescribed by the IECRE Conformity
Assessment System and described in IECRE clarification sheet n 6A Project Certification
Recognition Arrangement. This clarification sheet is available on the IECRE webpage
(http://www.iecre.org/).
In particular, Bureau Veritas Certification will not take responsibility for other Certification
Bodies work and this will be stated as such in the Conformity Statements.

4.3.5. Specific requirements for the WTG type certificate
All wind turbine types to be installed shall have been certified by an accredited certification
body. Valid Type Certificates (TC) shall be provided. For new turbine models which have not
yet been certified, at least the Conformity Statement for the module Design Evaluation shall
be available in order to start the certification process. The final Project Certificate will then
only be issued once the TC is completed.
The TC should preferably have been issued by Bureau Veritas Certification, but TC from
other certification bodies will also be accepted, on the condition that they are duly accredited
according to ISO/IEC 17065 by an accreditation body member member of International
Accreditation Forum, Inc. (IAF) and of the Multilateral Recognition Arrangement. In this
case, the procedure described in section 4.3.4 will be followed.
The TC certification scheme shall be based on the IEC 61400 series, and should rely on the
same revisions of the standards as those included in the project certification references.
Otherwise, gap analyses shall be performed by the Applicant.
Other TC, such as those according to national standards or private guidelines, cannot be
accepted. In such a case, the Applicant shall engage a conversion process in order to get
a TC according to the IEC 61400 series. Bureau Veritas Certification may perform this gap
analysis in complement to the certification process. In this case, the Applicant shall make
arrangements to provide Bureau Veritas Certification with the necessary documents.
4.3.6.Other requirements for certification
Reference is made to the Bureau Veritas Certification General Procedure for Certification
of Wind Turbines, Wind Turbine Components and Wind Turbine Projects (GP01-WT), which
describes the procedural requirements for certification.
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5. Capability and approach

5. Capability and approach
5.1. Bureau Veritas
Bureau Veritas is a global leader in Testing, Inspection and Certification, and the worldwide
leader in the provision of a wide range of Conformity and Compliance services relating
to Quality, Health, Safety, the Environment, and Social Responsibility. The Company was
founded in 1828, currently employs over 66,500 people, has offices in 140 Countries, and a
turnover of 4.6bn in 2015. It is able to provide expertise to Clients worldwide across a wide
range of disciplines through Technical Centres in France, the UK, Australia, Brazil, China,
India, Malaysia, UAE, & USA.
Bureau Veritas has 180 years of experience in the marine industry and 35 years in the
offshore oil & gas industry. In 2016, the Bureau Veritas classed fleet exceeded 11,000
seagoing ships and offshore units. Bureau Veritas has also certified numerous offshore
platforms and FPSOs, including more than 70 offshore platforms in the North Sea and 80
in Asia.
Bureau Veritas has over 10 years of experience in the wind industry, including Type
certification of wind turbines, Project certification of offshore wind farms, certification of
substations for offshore wind farms, regulatory control of civil work, lifting equipment and
electrical installations, manufacturing surveillance of wind turbine components, and on-
site inspection of various wind turbine components such as blades and gearboxes.
Within the Bureau Veritas Group, Bureau Veritas Certification is the entity in charge of the
Certification Services, applied to Management Systems, persons, products and services,
including wind turbines and wind project certification. As an independent certification
body, Bureau Veritas Certification does not take part in project development or in design
activities, neither directly nor as advisor.
5.2. Bureau Veritas Certifications approach

5.2.1. General methodology: Risk-based verification
A risk-based approach is adopted for the entire certification process. The principle of
risk-based verification is to assess the risks related to relevant failure modes of critical
equipment and systems in order to keep the risk below an acceptable limit. For this purpose,
critical equipment and systems are to comply with relevant performance standards and this
compliance is verified.
In practice, Bureau Veritas Certification will assess the criticality of the different
components and subsystems of the specific wind farm under consideration, which depends
on various parameters such as the consequences of failure, particular design specificities,
previous experience, etc. This assessment is based on various documents provided by the
Applicant including a risk analysis and Bureau Veritas Certifications experience with similar
components or processes. The estimated criticality might evolve during the certification
process as more experience is acquired. Changes in the design or procedures will also
affect this estimation.
The extent of verifications (which may include document review, independent analyses or
surveillance) will then be adapted according to the estimated criticality. For example, for
the design evaluation of the most critical components, independent analysis is normally
required, while a simple documentation review might be sufficient for the less critical parts.
Regarding manufacturing surveillance, the inspection rate will be determined individually
for each component depending on the results of the risk assessment.

5.2.2. Document review
A large part of the evaluation consists in reviewing calculation notes, specifications,
drawings, data sheets, reports, certificates, etc. The evaluators will verify the completeness
of the documentation sent by the Applicant and its conformity to the certification references.
A typical document verification loop consists of two successive reviews. Upon completing
the first review, Bureau Veritas Certification will issue a list of comments to be considered
by the Applicant. A second review is then performed to confirm that all these remarks have
been correctly implemented in the updated document.
Bureau Veritas has developed a specific software tool for document review, allowing for
smart management of the complete documentation and effective communication between
Bureau Veritas Certification and the Applicant. Each document submitted by the Applicant
is recorded in this online tool and referenced according to the applicable modules. The
software centralizes all the comments made by the reviewer and makes them available
to the Applicant who may address them directly online. This reviewing process ensures
transparency and efficiency.
Bureau Veritas Certification has extensive experience of handling confidential data and
permanently strives to ensure the security and confidentiality of the documentation provided
for its scrutiny.
5.2.3. Independent analyses
Bureau Veritas Certification may in some cases perform independent calculations based on
its own assumptions and methods. The goal of these independent calculations is to verify
some key characteristics of the project. They do not prevent the Applicant from performing
its own sensitivity analyses.
Independent analyses are usually performed for the most critical cases only and not as a
standard basis. Typical application fields would be:
Statistical calculations based on environmental data from the local measurements
in order to determine the site-specific environmental design parameters.
Aero-(hydro-)elastic simulations to determine the loads on the wind turbine
integrated structure.
Structural and mechanical calculations to evaluate the impact of these loads on
the different components of the wind turbine and on the support structure.
In addition, Bureau Veritas Certification can also provide independent verification on other
particular points of interest at the Applicants request.
5.2.4. Inspections and surveillance
As defined in the IEC 61400-22, the surveillance of a specific process (manufacturing,
transportation, installation, etc.) consists of verifying that the procedures in force meet
specified requirements. This verification usually involves several methods:
Evaluation of the quality management system
erification of the compliance of the procedures with the specified requirements
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(if not covered by the Type Certificate)
Verification of the effective application of the procedures
The quality management system evaluation is normally limited to the verification that
the quality systems of the different manufacturers or operators involved are certified
according to ISO 9001 by accredited certification bodies. A valid certificate for ISO 9001
shall be provided to Bureau Veritas Certification, covering the scope evaluated as part of the
project certification. In this case, no additional audit of the quality system will be needed.
However, if the quality system is not properly certified, Bureau Veritas Certification will have
to evaluate that it meets sufficient quality management requirements as per IEC 61400-22.
The evaluation of the compliance of the procedures usually consists of reviewing the
different documents related to the process under scrutiny (manuals, checklists, reports,
etc.) and verifying their compliance to the specified requirements.
Finally, the verification of the correct application of the procedures involves review of
records and reports related to the process under scrutiny and several on-site inspections
of the process. The exact scope and extent of the inspections and audits to be carried out
for project certification will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis depending on the project
specificities. Bureau Veritas Certification will tailor a scope of work for inspection service
which will include use of international standards together with input from the design
evaluation. Such input from the design evaluation may be:
critical items and processes identified during the design evaluation
test programs and procedures for serial production
approved design documentation such as drawings and specifications
details from the prototype testing of the wind turbine
5.2.5. Determination of inspection rate

On-site inspections are performed on the basis of random sampling. A risk-based approach
is adopted to determine the adequate level of inspections to be performed as part of the
certification.
In practice, Bureau Veritas Certification will assess the criticality of the different components
for the different phases where inspections are required (manufacturing, transportation,
installation, commissioning).
This criticality will depend on various factors such as:
the consequences of failure of the component (component intrinsic criticality)
the experience of the subcontractor
the experience of the manufacturing location with the component
the type of process (e.g. manual or automatized)
the quality control procedures, in particular the level and type of testing performed
the maturity of the company quality management system
the results of the previous evaluations (especially those from the design review)
The estimated criticality might evolve during the certification process, especially based on
the results of the first inspections. Changes in the design or procedures will also affect this
assessment.
Four criticality levels are considered: Low (L), Medium (M), High ( H) and Very High (VH). The
table below summarizes the link between criticality and sampling rate.

Table 1. Criticality and inspection rate
Phase Criticality Base inspection rate
L 5%
M 10%
Manufacturing
H 20%
VH 30%
L 2%
M 5%
Transportation
H 10%
VH 20%
L 2%
M 5%
Installation
H 10%
VH 20%
L 2%
M 5%
Commissioning
H 10%
VH 20%
The number of inspections required is then derived based on the corresponding Inspection
and Test Plan (ITP), using the calculated sampling rate as a basis for the witness points in
the ITP. The final number of inspections will be set so that at least this percentage of the
total number of components to be manufactured are witnessed.
The base inspection rate corresponds to the theoretical sampling rate to be applied. It
is then multiplied by a performance coefficient based on the results from the previous
inspections, which is displayed in the table below.
Table 2. Performance coefficient
Results of inspections Impact on inspection frequency
Fully under control 0,5
Under control 1
Deviations 2
Critical deviations 4
Example:
If the manufacturing of blades has been assessed as High criticality, the base case is 20% inspection
rate. If the results of the first inspections show that notable deviations to the intended quality level
have occurred, the inspection rate will be increased to 40 % over the next period. On the contrary,
if the first inspections show that the process is fully under control, the inspection rate would be
decreased to 10%.
For the manufacturing surveillance of the support structure, the sampling rate should be
understood as applying to the construction period rather than to the components themselves: a
sampling rate of 20 % means that a Bureau Veritas Certification inspector will be present in the
yard 20% of the time.
5.3. In-parallel approach
Bureau Veritas Certification implements an innovative in-parallel approach that embeds
the certification body within the project and not standing outside. This approach:
Reduces the risk of delay to the project schedule caused by the certification
process
Ensures early identification of possible non-conformities
The certification process shall be designed so that it brings maximum added value to the
project owner while limiting to the minimum the risks involved by the certification on the
project schedule. Traditionally a major risk linked to offshore wind projects comes from
Project Certification potentially being a source of schedule delay: non-conformities
identified late in the design process may indeed require significant time to correct or even
an additional design iteration, with potential impact on other design aspects. Incomplete
documentation may also cause delay of evaluation, this is very closely related to a common
modular approach. Whilst it is cited as the most optimum use of the certification bodies
resources, it does not reflect the dynamic nature of the development of an offshore wind
farm and therefore does not address the needs of project owners.
Therefore, Bureau Veritas Certification has chosen to perform a maximum of certification
activities in parallel of the design when feasible, instead of waiting until a final design
is agreed. This requires additional flexibility and greater reactivity from the certification
team, but provides greater confidence to the project owner and the design team as
part of the design process. The certification team being more integrated into the project
life, can support the design team on certification issues (e.g. impact on the certification
process of two different design options). This allows the design team to be fully aware of
the certification process and understand how its decisions might impact the certification
and thus the project schedules.
Bureau Veritas Certification will therefore follow the project timeframe defined by the
Applicant and in particular will put its best effort to:
Interact regularly with the project management team
Communicate possible non-conformities that could impact the project as soon
as they are identified
Bureau Veritas Certification also recognises that service during the certification process
is as important as technical rigour. Bureau Veritas Certification has developed a unique
system of Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) that will be reported monthly. It is a traffic
light based system that allows for continuous joint monitoring of document turnaround
speed, allowing regular monitoring and adjustment of resources or notice from both Bureau
Veritas Certification and the project owner.
The objective is to keep the turnaround to the lower half of any agreed contractual document
turnaround limit to ensure that certification does not become a hindrance.
This has been successfully implemented in a number of projects with excellent feedback
as to the resulting service levels. There is a significant contribution to reducing the risk of
over spend in the project certification process with this approach, as keeping the schedule
on track and identifying risks early are keys to staying on budget.

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6. Site conditions evaluation

6. Site conditions evaluation
6.1. Introduction
The first step in a project certification consists in verifying the assessment of the external
conditions at the site, which are classified in the following categories:
Wind conditions
Other environmental conditions
Soil conditions
Earthquake conditions
Electrical power network conditions
Marine conditions
Weather windows and weather downtime4
Other external conditions than those described above (e.g. flora and fauna assessment) are
explicitly excluded from project certification.
This assessment relies on desk studies, on-site field measurements and laboratory testing,
which are undertaken by the Applicant and verified by the certification body.
Bureau Veritas Certification will verify that the measurements and / or modelling are
performed in compliance with the reference standards and that the site-specific design
parameters are correctly calculated by the Applicant on the basis of these measurements.
This evaluation is performed in two steps:
Review of the site assessment program
Review of the site assessment results
6.2. Methodology
6.2.1. Review of the site assessment program
Bureau Veritas Certification will verify that the site assessment program is sufficient to
define the Design Basis as specified in IEC 61400-22 and IEC 61400-1 (for onshore projects)
or IEC 61400-3 (for offshore projects), such that possible shortcomings can be identified
early in the project and that the program can be changed correspondingly. This includes
the following activities:
Review of the list of codes and standards used as a basis for site assessment
and design
Review the site assessment program in accordance with selected codes and
standards, with regard to the future use of measured data; to ensure that it is
sufficient to define the Design Basis,
Quality of the testing laboratories and companies carrying out the
measurements (ISO/IEC 17025 accreditation or experience in the selected fields
in particular)
As a rule, the testing laboratories shall be accredited according to ISO/IEC 17025 for their
specific field. If this is not the case, then Bureau Veritas Certification will need to verify
their capacity to perform the corresponding measurements. In particular, Bureau Veritas
Certification will audit their quality management system towards specific ISO/IEC 17025
requirements and may need to be more deeply involved in the measurement campaign and
witness the measurements. Therefore, it is highly recommended to engage the certification
process prior to the measuring campaign.
4 For offshore wind projects only

6.2.2. Review of the site assessment results
Once the measurement campaign has been conducted or is on course, the following
elements can be reviewed by Bureau Veritas Certification:
Review of site conditions measurement reports in accordance with procedures
and standards defined at previous stage
Review of the laboratory tests, if any
Verification of the measured data processing (data filtering, correction of
inconsistent data, etc.)
Verification of the methodology used for derivation of design parameters from
statistical data
In addition, Bureau Veritas Certification may perform independent calculations to verify
the derivation of the design parameters from the input data. The exact scope and extent
of these calculations will be defined by Bureau Veritas Certification based on the project
specificities. The following independent analyses are typically performed:
Verification of derivation of extreme metocean values
Verification of derivation of soil conditions
6.3. Wind and Other Environmental Conditions

6.3.1. Measurement campaign
As a rule, the wind and other environmental conditions should be derived from site-
specific measurements and local long-term reference data. These measurements should
comply with IEC 61400-12-1, the MEASNET procedure and the IEA Recommended Practice.
Otherwise, it shall be demonstrated that the chosen methodology is conservative. Any
deviation from these requirements shall be properly justified, and the additional uncertainty
on the final results shall be estimated and taken into account. Note that only some key
points are highlighted in this section, rather than all requirements mentioned in these
standards.
The measuring campaign should be conducted over a period of at least one year, in order
to avoid missing seasonal specificities.
The measurement campaign should not rely solely on remote-sensing devices such as
Lidars and Sodars. The installation of at least one measurement mast at the site is highly
recommended in order to measure the local turbulence intensity, which cannot be properly
measured by remote-sensing devices. For floating offshore wind turbine projects where the
installation of an offshore met mast is impossible, it is recommended to install an onshore
met mast as an alternative to determine the turbulence intensity.
Data should be recorded at a frequency of 1 Hz and averaged over 10-min periods. It is
recommended that the averages and the standard deviations, as well as the maximum and
minimum values within each averaging period, for all measured parameters are recorded.
At least the following parameters shall be measured:
10-min average wind speed at 2 different heights
10-min average wind direction
10-min standard deviation of the wind speed
1-s (or equivalent) maximum wind speed per 10-min period
Additionally, it is highly advised to measure the air temperature, the pressure and the air
humidity in order to derive the air density and the icing risk.
6.3.2. Data analysis

The measurement data cannot usually be used directly and some additional post-treatment
is necessary to derive the required site-specific design-driving parameters. This includes:
Data filtering and completion (correction or suppression of erroneous or
disturbed data)
Generation of an atmospheric wind model to extrapolate the measured data to
all turbine positions and hub heights
Calculations of the site-specific design parameters
Use of a wake model to evaluate the increase in turbulence intensity (and
more generally the perturbation of the wind flow) due to the presence of the
neighbouring wind turbines
As a rule, the data analysis shall be performed by an experienced wind analyst. The
procedures for data processing and analyses shall be exhaustively documented and
all assumptions justified. Particular attention shall be devoted to the description of
the statistical methods and assumptions used for the long-term correction and for the
extrapolation of extreme events with a long recurrence period.
The following parameters, as a minimum, shall be determined by the Applicant at each
turbine position, in accordance with the requirements specified in IEC 61400-1 section 11
(for onshore projects) or IEC 61400-3 section 12 (for offshore projects):
Long-term average wind speed
Probability distribution of the wind speed and direction
Extreme wind speeds
Turbulence intensity (ambient and including wake effect) in relation to the wind
speed
Wind shear (normal and extreme)
Flow inclination (for onshore projects only)
Air density
Air temperature range (yearly mean, minimum, maximum)
Other relevant environmental conditions: icing, hail and snow; humidity;
lightning; solar radiation; chemically active substances; salinity
Topographical complexity of the site (for onshore projects only)
Bureau Veritas Certification will review all the documentation related to the meteorological
measurements and calculations, as described in 0. Particular attention will be devoted
to the verification of the data quality and of the statistical and numerical extrapolation
methods.

6.4.Marine Conditions and Weather Windows
This section is relevant for offshore wind projects only.
The objective of the measurement campaign is to determine the marine characteristics
relevant for a safe design of the sub-structure, such as:
Waves
Currents
Water levels
Sea ice
Marine growth
Other marine parameters such as water temperature, salinity, etc.
Weather windows and weather downtime
The assessment may be based on site-specific measurements supported by hindcasts
and/or applicable standards or methods valid for the installation site. Site-specific
measurements shall normally be correlated with data from a nearby location for which
long term measurements exist. The monitoring period for the site-specific measurements
shall be sufficient to obtain reliable data.
The following parameters, as a minimum, shall be determined by the Applicant, in
accordance with the requirements specified in IEC 61400-3 section 12 and ISO 19901-1:
Various extreme and significant wave heights as specified in IEC 61400-3
section 12.4
Joint probability distributions of mean wind speed, wave height and peak
spectral period
Extreme current speeds and directions as specified in IEC 61400-3 section 12.5
Water level range as specified in IEC 61400-3 section 12.6
Sea ice occurrence and characteristics
Marine growth characteristics
Water temperature range
Salinity
Weather windows
The calculation of environmental data for the extreme conditions for waves, wind, current,
and for water level when relevant, is to be based on return periods of 1 year and 50 years,
as described in IEC 61400-3.
Extremes may not always result from the same meteorological conditions, or from the same
storm event, nor at the same time within the same event. It may therefore be necessary or
useful to take into account the directionality of wind, waves and currents for extreme events.
Depending on the site-specific climate, several sets, in which one of these parameters is
governing, can be defined for the evaluation of combinations of the direction and intensity
of waves, wind, and current and of associated parameters. More information can be found
in the Bureau Veritas Marine Division Rule Note NR 493, Appendix B.
Weather windows and weather downtime are of importance for transportation, installation
and maintenance of an offshore wind turbine. An assessment of weather windows and
weather downtime shall be undertaken for the site of the wind turbine.
Bureau Veritas Certification will review all the documentation related to the oceanographic
measurements and calculations, as described in 6.2. Particular attention will be devoted to
the review of the statistical and numerical extrapolation methods.
6.5. Soil Conditions

6.5.1. General description
The objective of the measurement campaign is to determine the soil characteristics relevant
for a safe design of the sub-structure, such as:
Soil classification, description and stratigraphy
Basic soil parameters
Deformation properties
Shear strength parameters
Soil corrosivity
Permeability;
Stiffness and damping parameters for prediction of the dynamic properties of
the wind turbine structure.
Other specific parameters, such as settlement parameters, dynamic soil
parameters, etc.
Seabed movement and scour
These properties are determined during a 3-phase process, including:
Initial desk studies
A general site investigation, mainly based on geophysical studies, to obtain an
accurate bathymetric and geological mapping of the site.
A detailed investigation of the soil properties through various geotechnical
studies (soil coring and sampling, laboratory testing, etc.)
More information about offshore soil investigations can be found in the Bureau Veritas
Guidance Note NI 603, in ISO 19901-8, in EN 1997-2 or in the ISSMGE document listed as
informative reference in Chapter 3.
The soil conditions assessment shall as a rule comply with ISO 19901-4. For projects located
in seismically active areas, an assessment of the seismic risk shall be performed according
to ISO 19901-2 (see section 6.6).
Bureau Veritas Certification will review all the documentation related to the geophysical
and geotechnical studies, as described in 6.2, with particular attention to the test reports
and procedures. The quality, scope and completeness of the on-site investigations
and laboratory tests will be verified, as well as the methods used to derive the design
parameters from the measured data.

6.5.2. Geophysical investigations
The objective of the geophysical survey is to understand the local topography and the nature
and characteristics of the seabed. It is based on the findings from the initial desk study and
aims at refining this general knowledge for the specificities of the site under consideration.
Geophysical investigations usually cover the whole project area and may encompass:
Bathymetric studies, typically by the means of echo sounding
Topographic studies: identification of significant local features and obstructions.
This can be performed using echo sounding or magnetometric techniques.
Stratigraphic studies: identification of the soil profile, typically with seismic
systems
6.5.3. Geotechnical investigations
The objective of the geotechnical survey is to determine as much information relative to
soil properties as necessary for the design of the support structure and foundations, for the
whole area under consideration.
The recommended geotechnical testing program should be in accordance with the standard
practices of offshore industry. It is not possible to give detailed requirements about
the investigations to be performed, as the extent of the investigation program is highly
dependent on the soil characteristics, the proposed type of foundations and the results of
the geological and geophysical studies. Nevertheless, soil investigation shall, as a rule,
comprise of penetration tests and soil borings with sampling for laboratory tests, and shall
extend to a depth below which possible existence of weak formations will not influence the
structural integrity of the structure.
In soil it is recommended to perform one cone penetration test per wind turbine and one
sample borehole per group of 5 wind turbines. The number of sample borings might be
reduced if the first investigations show that the site presents a good homogeneity in soil
profiles and characteristics. However, one boring at each extremity of the wind farm and
one additional in the middle is the absolute minimum.
In case coarser soil is encountered (coarse gravel, boulder, cobbles) cone penetration tests
are generally replaced by standard penetration tests.
In case rock is encountered, rock coring shall be performed instead of CPTs and sample
borings.
The planned route(s) for electrical cables should be investigated. For the geophysical
survey, a corridor of about 500 to 1000 m, centred on the planned cable route, should
be investigated. For the geotechnical survey, soil sampling might be performed every
300 to 1000 m, depending on the soil type and homogeneity. Penetration tests may be
recommended depending on soil conditions. Remarkable features of seabed (channels,
scars, sand waves) are to be investigated. In general, at least 3 samplings per feature are
recommended.
6.6. Earthquake conditions
Earthquake conditions shall be assessed according to section 11.6 of IEC 61400-1. Local
regulations shall be considered as applicable.
For offshore projects located in seismically active areas, the assessment of the seismic risk
shall be performed according to ISO 19901-2.
6.7. Electrical Power Network Conditions

The electrical network conditions at the wind farm connection point shall be determined to
ensure compatibility with the wind turbine electrical design parameters. This includes in
particular (but is not limited to):
Nominal voltage, possible voltage range and rate of change
Nominal frequency, possible frequency range and rate of change
Type, number and duration of network outages
Existing load and power generation at the connection point
Additionally, the locally applicable grid connection requirements shall be considered and
the Applicant shall demonstrate that the wind farm meets the required capabilities, in
particular in terms of:
Power factor control
Power quality (harmonics, flicker, etc.)
Fault-ride-through capacities
Bureau Veritas Certification will verify that the Applicant has identified the relevant
requirements and has provided sufficient proof that the wind farm is able to meet them.

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7. Design basis evaluation

7. Design basis evaluation
7.1. Introduction
The design basis describes all design specifications, requirements, assumptions
and methodologies that are used for the project design, or are to be used during the
manufacturing, transport, installation, commissioning and operation phases.
The purpose of the design basis evaluation is to verify that the design basis is sufficient for
a safe design and execution of the project, i.e. that it is coherent, exhaustive, sufficiently
documented and that it meets all requirements related to the certification references.
The design basis is a crucial step in the project life, since it contains all requirements and
methodologies which will be applied later one as part of the project development. As such,
it is extremely important that these requirements and methodologies are documented as
thoroughly as possible and to have them reviewed and approved by the certification body as
early as possible, since discussions about the methodologies at a more advanced stage of
the project might prove more difficult and costly to resolve.
7.2. Methodology
The design basis is typically split into three parts, which are all covered by the review
activities:
The Design Basis Part A (Site Conditions and general requirements, e.g. from
the owner)
The Design Basis Part B (WTG requirements)
The Design Basis Part C (Support Structure requirements)
completeness of the combined design basis. A specific review of each part of the design
basis will be performed as described below.
The evaluation is solely based on a documentation review.
7.3. Requirements
7.3.1. General information
As described in IEC 61400-22, the design basis shall identify all requirements, assumptions
and methodologies essential for the design, including:
Site-specific design parameters
Codes and standards used for the design
Design assumptions, methodologies and principles
Wind turbine type and design parameters
Support structure concept
Requirements for manufacturing, transportation, installation and commissioning
(in particular environmental conditions relevant for installation)
Requirements for operation and maintenance, in particular the inspection scope
and frequency
Grid connection requirements
Other requirements (e.g. local regulations for e.g. embarkation, rescue and
decommissioning or employer requirements)

7.3.2. Load calculations
Special care shall be observed for all documentation related to the load calculations. It
shall clearly refer to the IEC 61400 series or to the other applied codes and standards. Any
deviation from the standards, or specific design aspects and parameters not covered in the
standards, shall be clearly stated in the design basis. The documentation related to the load
calculations shall describe at least the following points:
External design parameters
- Design parameters for wind and other environmental conditions
- Design parameters for soil conditions, in particular regarding stiffness and
damping
- Design parameters for marine conditions and for combination of wind and
wave conditions (for offshore projects)
Design load cases
Load factors and load reduction factors
Partial safety factors applied on loads and materials
Duration of simulation as well as number of simulations
Methods used for the calculation of extreme and fatigue design loads and for
response analyses
Design lifetime of components, systems and structures
7.3.3. Wind turbine

The Design Basis Part B is the responsibility of the WTG Supplier, and should include:
WTG characteristics and specifications
WTG type certificate and possible deviations from the certificate.
Design environmental parameters
Effective turbulence (including wake)
Load calculation methodology
Design load cases
Specific WTG design parameters, e.g. damping
Interface with support structure designer, in particular regarding load
calculations
The evaluation will consider the conformity of the Design Load Cases (DLC) to the selected
design standards, and the validity of the methodology and assumptions for the load
simulation. The determination of the turbulence intensity including the wake effect from
neighboring turbines will be verified.
7.3.4. Support structure
The Design Basis Part C is generally the responsibility of the support structure designer,
and describes the general design requirements, methodology and assumptions for the
design of the support structure.
Bureau Veritas Certification will check that the codes defined as references are appropriate
and adapted to the specificities of the project and that the selected codes are compatible.
The coherence of the design methodologies and assumptions will be evaluated.
The following issues should be addressed (if applicable):
Description of the support structure concept
Design environmental parameters
Geotechnical interpretation of the soil data
Applicable codes and standards
Design requirements and methodologies for the geotechnical and structural
design analyses, including:
- Natural frequencies analysis
- Ultimate Limit State (ULS)
- Serviceability Limit State (SLS)
- Fatigue Limit State (FLS)
- Accidental Limit State (ALS)
Primary structure design requirements and methodology
Secondary structure design requirements and methodology
Provisional structures design requirements and methodology
Design requirements and methodologies for bolted connections / grouted
connections
Interface with WTG supplier, in particular regarding load calculations
Corrosion protection strategy
Scour protection strategy (for offshore projects)
Requirements for manufacturing, transportation, installation and
commissioning (in particular environmental conditions relevant for installation)
and frequency
Requirements for decommissioning
7.3.5. Other requirements

The design basis shall include relevant manufacturing, transportation, installation and
commissioning requirements such as:
Quality management system
Specifications and tolerances
Transportation and installation methods
Environmental conditions relevant for installation

Requirements for the manufacturing, transportation, installation and
commissioning manuals
The design basis shall include relevant operation and maintenance requirements such as:
Quality management system
Inspection scope and frequency
Target lifetime of components, systems and structures
Requirements for service and maintenance manuals
Requirements for conditioning monitoring systems
Requirements with respect to personnel safety
7.3.6. Substation
Similarly to the other assets, the design basis for the substation shall identify all
requirements, assumptions and methodologies essential for the design, including:
Support structure concept
and frequency
Other requirements (e.g. local regulations for e.g. embarkation, rescue and
decommissioning or employer requirements)
7.3.7. Cables
Similarly to the other assets, the design basis for the cables shall identify all requirements,
assumptions and methodologies essential for the design, including:
Cable type and design parameters
and frequency
Other requirements (e.g. local regulations or employer requirements)
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8. Integrated load analysis

8. Integrated load analysis
8.1. Introduction
If the site-specific design parameters measured during the site conditions assessment are
more benign than assumed for the type certification of the wind turbine and the support
structure, and the wind turbine characteristics are identical, no further load analysis needs
to be made. This is typically the case for onshore wind farms in simple terrain based on
already certified tower and foundation.
However, if they are more critical than those specified in the wind turbine TC, it is necessary
to perform site-specific load calculations in order to determine the loads caused by the
more stringent conditions at the site and verify that they do not exceed the design loads of
the wind turbine. If the support structure is not part of the wind turbine TC, as for offshore
projects, the integrated load analysis will be necessary in order to take the whole structure
into account.
The wind turbine and its support structure are modelled in an aero-elastic code and various
simulations are performed using the site-specific environmental conditions (wind, waves,
etc.). The objective is to determine the load distribution on the different parts of the wind
turbine and support structure in both normal and extreme conditions. The load calculations
are performed by the Applicant (usually by the wind turbine supplier and the sub-structure
designer) and reviewed by Bureau Veritas Certification, which may also perform some
independent simulations if deemed necessary.
The design load cases mentioned in IEC 61400-1 or IEC 61400-3 represent several thousand
simulations and cover a large range of operating conditions:
Power production under normal environmental conditions, or in combination
with extreme events (turbulence, wind shear, etc.)
Occurrence of fault during power production (loss of electrical network, control
system fault, freezing of blades, etc.)
Start-up and shut-down, under normal conditions or in combination with
extreme events, and emergency shut-down
Extreme events (extreme wind speed and turbulence) when the turbine is
parked, possibly with additional fault conditions
Transport, installation, maintenance and repair
8.2. Methodology
8.2.1. General
Bureau Veritas Certification will verify the load calculations in three steps:
Review of the calculation methodology and comparison with the Design Basis
Review of the associated design reports and of the plausibility of the results
Independent calculations based on an integrated model (depending on the site)
Bureau Veritas Certification will verify the calculations provided by the Applicant by
reviewing the load reports. Compliance with the approved design basis will be verified for
the following aspects in particular:
Combinations of external conditions and design situations (e.g. normal, fault,
transport, installation)
Respective partial load safety factors

Range of DLC in respect to IEC 61400-1 or IEC 61400-3, especially the combination
of external conditions and operating conditions
Calculation methods (wind and wave models used, simulation characteristics,
statistical extrapolation of extreme loads, etc.)
In addition, Bureau Veritas Certification will evaluate the following aspects:
Design driving load cases defined with reference to the site conditions and the
operation and safety system of the wind turbine; and
Comparison between the site-specific loads and the design loads considered in
the wind turbine TC
Particular care will be addressed to the methodology and assumptions for the transfer of
data at the interface between the WTG supplier and the support structure designer.
8.2.2. Independent model
In addition to the documentation review, Bureau Veritas Certification may also perform
independent calculations to confirm the designer calculations. For offshore wind projects,
independent calculations are always performed. For onshore wind projects with type-
certified wind turbines, this additional verification is usually not necessary.
A complete integrated model will be built including the RNA, tower, sub-structure and
foundation, and taking into account the specific soil conditions.
The verification will consider the following aspects (if applicable):
Sub-structure model and hydrodynamic loads
Wind turbine model and aerodynamic loads
Transfer of data at the interface between wind turbine and sub-structure
Final combined loads.
The Integrated Load Analyses will cover both Extreme and Fatigue load cases. The exact
load cases will be chosen depending on design considerations (typically the design driving
DLCs will be chosen for independent analysis, as well as the fatigue DLCs with the highest
frequency of occurrence). The loads obtained by independent analysis will be compared with
the designer loads, typically at the blade root, hub, nacelle-tower interface, sub-structure-
tower interface and at the seabed level as a minimum.
8.2.3. Simulation software
For the determination of the loading on the wind turbine and the support structure, Bureau
Veritas Certification uses the aero-elastic code LMS Samtech Samcef Wind Turbines
(SWT) intended for the calculation of the wind turbine response in time domain. This
software is part of the SIEMENS PLM software suite (as NX NASTRAN). SWT is able to
simulate all load cases required for the integrated load analysis taking into account wind,
wave, current and soil external conditions as well as the control system and grid conditions
(yaw error, exceedance of cut-out speed, sensor failure etc.).
The structural part of the code is based on a multi-body approach using beam elements.
The turbine is modelled as an assembly of bodies connected with constraint equations (rigid
coupling, bearing, prescribed fixed bearing angle, etc.).
The code is able to model any kind of support structure, including monopiles, jackets,
tripods, gravity based structures
The aerodynamic part of the code is based on the blade element momentum theory and
on the Kaimal turbulence, capable of handling dynamic inflow, dynamic stall, skew inflow,
shear effects on the induction and effects from large deflections.
The soil model is based on non-linear springs modelling the deflection of the foundation
with respect to the soil resistance.
The waves are generated based on the Jonswap spectra.
8.3. Requirements
As a general rule, the requirements from IEC 61400-1 or IEC 61400-3 shall be followed. The
wind turbine and support structure should be modelled as an integrated structure and all
relevant load cases analysed.
For offshore wind farms, it is common practice to model only a few locations within the
wind farm. In such a case, the choice of these design locations will need to be properly
justified, and their representativeness will be verified by Bureau Veritas Certification. The
methodology to extrapolate the loads to the other wind turbine locations shall be described
and justified.
Bureau Veritas Certification will need to review the following documentation as a minimum:
Load reports from the WTG supplier and support structure designer, including
extreme and fatigue loads
Timeseries of loads for selected DLCs
Mode shapes and frequencies analysis
Description of the software used for the calculations, including a validation file.
All references listed in the documents shall be provided upon request. The documentation
provided shall address the issues described in the above sections.
Bureau Veritas Certification will require the load reports to be presented in a practical
format, allowing for ready identification and verification of the different DLCs. Additionally,
the load values submitted shall be accompanied by a description of the assumptions and
methods used for each DLC. The aero-elastic model and input data shall also be extensively
described, including in particular:
Aerodynamic parameters
Structural characteristics
Control and protection system parameters
Environmental conditions and models used (turbulence model, soil properties, etc.)
For the independent model, Bureau Veritas Certification will require the following data and
information from the WTG supplier:
General description of the turbine
Centre of Gravity positions
Main dimensions
Mass and stiffness distributions
Blade properties

Nacelle geometry and masses
Drive train details
Generator characteristics, power curve
Mechanical and electrical losses
Description of the Control and Protection philosophy
Control and Protection System dll, including a clear description of its inputs and
outputs.
For the independent model, Bureau Veritas Certification will require the following data and
information from the sub-structure designer:
General description of the sub-structure
CoG positions
Main dimensions
Mass and stiffness distributions
Hydrodynamic coefficients
Marine growth and corrosion allowance
Soil properties
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9. Site-specific design
evaluation
9. Site-specific design evaluation
9.1. Introduction
The purpose of site-specific design evaluation is to examine whether the wind turbines,
the support structures and any other installation covered by the project certification are
designed and documented in conformity with the design basis and if the design is adapted
to the actual site conditions.
The following components are mandatorily covered by the site-specific design evaluation:
RNA
Support structure: wind turbine tower, sub-structure, foundation
The following components may optionally also be covered by the site-specific design
evaluation:
Electrical cables:
- array cables from the wind turbines to the transformer substation
-export cable from the offshore to the onshore substation
The design evaluation will mainly consist in reviewing calculation notes, specifications,
drawings, data sheets, reports and certificates, and verifying their conformity to the
agreed certification references and the design basis for the site-specific conditions under
consideration. Independent structural and mechanical calculations might also be performed
in order to verify that the fatigue and ultimate loads previously calculated for the complete
structure do not endanger the structural stability of the component.
9.2. Site-specific wind turbine / RNA design evaluation

9.2.1. Verification of Type certificate
Bureau Veritas Certification will verify that the wind turbine (or as a minimum the RNA)
holds a valid type certificate (see section 4.3.5 for specific requirements). The TC conditions
and limitations shall be compared to the actual site conditions as given in the design basis
and it shall be proven that the site-specific conditions are covered by the TC. These include
for example:
Temperature (cold climate sites would necessitate appropriate mitigation
measures)
Humidity
Solar radiation
Rain, hail, snow and ice (in particular risk of icing on the rotor blades)
Chemically active substances
Mechanically active particles
Salinity
Electrical conditions
Lightning
In particular, the risk of corrosion shall be carefully assessed, and appropriate protection
measures shall be enforced. Special attention shall be given to the effects of the site-
specific conditions on electrical components such as generator, converter, transformer,
switch gear and enclosures.

9.2.2. Verification of load level
As the wind turbine shall already be type-certified, there is no need for a detailed
investigation of the stability of each component as long as both the following conditions
are satisfied:
The design of the component to be installed is the same as the design that has
been certified.
The calculated site-specific loads on the component are not higher than the
design loads considered in the type certificate.
A comparison of the site-specific loads with the design loads specified in the wind TC shall
be performed by the wind turbine supplier and provided to Bureau Veritas Certification.
Any increase in load level or any change in vibration modes or natural frequencies shall
be stated and carefully evaluated. This evaluation shall consider the relevance and
validity of load measurements, functional testing and component tests such as blade test.
Furthermore, the evaluation shall also identify components that will require reinforcement
or modifications.
If the loading on the machine implied by the actual site conditions is higher than the design
loads, it shall be demonstrated that the increased loads do not endanger the structural
integrity of the wind turbine. A specific approval from the TC certification body might be
required in such a case.
9.2.3. Modifications
In case of site-specific modifications that are not covered by the TC, a specific assessment
will be made on a case by case basis to evaluate the level of additional verification to be
performed. The documentation provided shall include a full description of all modifications
and reinforcements compared to the original, type-certified design.
Independent analysis may be carried out by Bureau Veritas Certification on critical structures
and components (including nacelle and bearing, hub, nacelle frame, bolting, tower, gearbox,
blades, etc.), especially on those which are reinforced or modified compared to the versions
certified as part of the wind turbine TC. The dynamical behaviour of the transmission chain
may also be investigated. To carry out independent analyses, FE models covering mesh and
element information, material properties and boundary conditions shall be made available
to Bureau Veritas Certification; they could be exported from commercial software such as
ANSYS, ABAQUS, etc.
Independent analyses include modal analysis, extreme & fatigue analysis and stability
analysis. The exact scope of the required independent mechanical / structural calculations
will be determined on a case by case basis depending on the site conditions, on the TC
characteristics and on relevant project specificities.
9.2.4. Electrical systems
If included in the certification scope, the design of the wind turbine electrical system
including the wind turbine terminals shall meet the requirements in the approved design
basis with respect to:
the design of the electrical system ensuring that minimal hazards to people as
well as minimal potential damage to the wind turbine and external electrical
system during operation and maintenance of the wind turbine under all normal
and extreme conditions;
the design of the electrical system taking into account the fluctuating nature of
the power generation from wind turbines;
provisions made to ensure adequate protection of all electrical components and
systems against the effects of corrosion.
9.3. Site-specific support structure design evaluation

9.3.1. General
The support structure encompasses the tower, the sub-structure and the foundation of a
wind turbine. For onshore wind farms, the support structure refers only to the tower and
the foundation. Typical sub-structures for offshore wind farms are:
Gravity-based structures (GBS)
Monopile
Multipod
Jacket
For offshore projects, the support structure is commonly not type certified and its design
evaluation will require more attention than that of the RNA. Bureau Veritas Certification
will therefore verify the conformity of the support structure design (both structural and
geotechnical) with the approved design basis and the certification references, as well as
the completeness and correctness of the design documentation.
Regarding the support structure, the IEC 61400 series recommends the use of the ISO 19900
series, which includes requirements for both steel structures (ISO 19902) and concrete
structures (ISO 19903), but leaves the door open to other recognised standards, as long as
the resulting safety level complies with the intended level in the relevant IEC 61400 series
standard. As such, Bureau Veritas Certification is used to working with all internationally
recognised offshore standards and guidelines, including but is not limited to:
The ISO 19900 series
The API codes (in particular API RP 2A-WSD)
The DNV-GL codes (in particular DNVGL-ST-0126 and DNVGL-ST-0145,
the formerly DNV-OS-J101 and DNV-OS-J201)
The most important part of the support structure design evaluation is the structural
strength and stability analyses based on the site-specific loads calculated as part of the
integrated load analysis. Bureau Veritas Certification will review the design reports from
the Applicant and may also perform independent analyses if necessary.
For type-certified support structures which were not designed specifically for the site (such
as for most onshore projects), the design loads will be compared to the calculated site-
specific loads and any excess will be carefully examined. Also, the geotechnical parameters
used in the calculation notes will be compared to those measured on the site, and the
consequences of important deviations will be evaluated.
Finally, the proposed corrosion protection system will be evaluated in light of the site-
specific environmental conditions.

9.3.2. Design Evaluation of the tower
The wind turbine tower design may already be certified. In that case, Bureau Veritas
Certification will integrate the corresponding conformity statement according to the
procedure described in section 4.3.4. If the conformity statement was not issued specifically
for the intended site, additional verification will be necessary to ensure that it is applicable
to the site specificities, and in particular that the site-specific loads calculated as part of
the integrated load analysis are within the certified design loads.
If the tower design is not already certified, Bureau Veritas Certification will evaluate the
conformity of the design of the tower with the design assumptions specified in the Design
Basis and the site-specific loads calculated as part of the Integrated Load Analysis. This
includes in particular the review of:
Material properties
Tower structure
Natural frequency
Ultimate strength
Fatigue strength
Buckling strength
Door opening
Bolted connections
Manufacturing, transportation, installation and maintenance plans
Corrosion protection system
In addition, an independent calculation will be performed to verify the designer calculations.
The exact scope and extent of the calculations will be determined on a case-by-case basis
depending on the project specificities and dimensioning criteria.
9.3.3. Design Evaluation of onshore foundations
For onshore projects, there is no sub-structure and the evaluation is limited to the
foundation.
The wind turbine foundation design may already be certified. In that case, Bureau Veritas
Certification will integrate the corresponding conformity statement according to the
procedure described in section 4.3.4. If the conformity statement was not issued specifically
for the intended site, additional verification will be necessary to ensure that it is applicable
to the site specificities, and in particular that the site-specific loads calculated as part of
the integrated load analysis are within the certified design loads.
If the foundation design is not already certified, Bureau Veritas Certification will evaluate
the conformity of the design of the foundation with the design assumptions specified in the
Design Basis and the site-specific loads calculated as part of the Integrated Load Analysis.
This includes in particular the review of:
Material properties
Foundation structure
Natural frequency
Ultimate strength
Fatigue strength
Overall stability
Bearing capacity of the soil
Rotational stiffness of foundation
Anchors failure analysis
Crack widths analysis
Manufacturing, transportation, installation and maintenance plans
In addition, an independent calculation will be performed to verify the designer calculations.
depending on the project specificities and dimensioning criteria.
9.3.4. Design Evaluation of offshore sub-structures and foundations
A detailed examination of the documentation produced by the designer will be performed.
It will include review of design calculations, specification of materials, manufacturing
specification, weight reports, etc. Bureau Veritas Certification will evaluate the conformity
of the design with the approved Design Basis and the site-specific loads calculated as part
of the Integrated Load Analysis.
The following design reports and calculations notes will typically be reviewed for the sub-
structure and foundation (if applicable):
Geotechnical interpretation
Foundation design
Natural frequency analysis
ULS analysis
SLS analysis
FLS analysis
ALS analysis (Ship impact)
Finite Element (FE) analyses
Bolted connections (e.g. tower interface)
Grouted connections (if applicable)
Scour assessment (local and global) and scour protection system
Transportation and Installation analyses
- Sea transport
- Lifting
- Driveability (if applicable)
- Pile driving (pile fatigue, pile upending, pile sway with/without hammer)
For hybrid (steel-concrete) structures, particular attention will be devoted to the concrete-
steel interface.
Comparisons between the designer calculations and Bureau Veritas Certification analyses
(see next section) will be made for the most significant structural elements. The compliance
of drawings and calculations with the applicable standards and project specifications will
be checked.

It will be verified that the final stiffness and damping of the support structure are compatible
with the assumptions made as part of the integrated load analysis.
A review of the seabed stability, scour assessment and scour protection system will be
performed.
The manufacturing plan, transportation plan, installation plan and maintenance plan will
be reviewed, however only with respect to the structural integrity of the final installed
(permanent) support structure.
The transportation and installation documentation will be reviewed, including the intended
installation procedures, the installation tolerances, the planned measurements and
inspections. Classification of the installation vessels and review of installation aids is out
of the scope of project certification, but can be provided by Bureau Veritas upon request.
The O&M plan will be reviewed to verify the suitability of the intended requirements and to
ensure consistency with the assumptions for the design.
9.3.5. Independent analyses for the sub-structure
In addition to the review of the design reports, Bureau Veritas Certification will perform
an independent analysis of the sub-structure in order to verify the calculations of the sub-
structure designer.
The structural analyses will be performed using Bureau Veritas in-house structural
analysis tools. They will cover the primary structure of the sub-structure, excluding the
tower and the RNA. Secondary structures will be modelled as non-structural elements in
order to properly define their participation in global hydrodynamic loadings.
The analysis will cover as a minimum the ULS and FLS configurations. The dynamic analysis
and structural response will be performed for the operating and extreme environmental
conditions and fatigue conditions. Independent analyses for accidental conditions, pre-
service conditions or earthquake are not considered as a base case. Nevertheless, if
deemed necessary, such analyses can be added.
depending on the project specificities and dimensioning criteria, and could include:
Geotechnical independent analyses
- Holding capacity:
- GBS: bearing and sliding capacities
- Piles: axial and lateral bearing capacities
- Driveability analysis: risk of refusal
Structural independent analyses
- in-place analysis: ULS, FLS, SLS
- anchor cage connection (if applicable)
- bolted connections (if applicable)
- grouted connections (if applicable)
Sensitivity analyses will be performed to cover the worst conditions of the field.
In addition, Bureau Veritas Certification may also assess the highly loaded points through
FE analyses. Though such analyses are not included as a base case, it may be necessary to
perform FE analyses for design cases that are close to the design limit. This would have to
be defined on a case-by-case basis during the design review.
9.3.6. Corrosion protection
Offshore installations operate in a very aggressive environment regarding corrosion.
Therefore, extensive protection is needed to prevent or mitigate the effects of corrosion on
the wind turbine components and the support structures.
The wind turbines and other relevant installations such as the electrical substation should
be sealed in order to maintain a dry, non-corrosive environment inside the installation.
Additional protection can be provided by de-humidifying devices and special protective
systems, in particular for the electrical components.
In the atmospheric zone, which is normally not exposed to waves, corrosion protection shall
be provided by adequate protective paints and coatings. ISO 12944 and ISO 20340 can be
referred to for guidance in this regard.
Additional protection systems, such as steel wear plates, might be required in the splash
zone to complement the protective coatings. The effect of corrosion might also be taken into
account by increasing the steel thickness.
For the permanently submerged area of the support structure, cathodic protection systems
shall be implemented. These cover sacrificial anodes or impressed current systems.
Methods and requirements regarding cathodic protection are described in EN 12495.
Protective coating may also be applied to complement the cathodic protection.
Bureau Veritas Marine Division Guidance Note NI 423 gives more information about
corrosion protection for offshore installations.
9.4. Other installations design

9.4.1. General description
This module of the project certification procedure is optional, which means it will only be
evaluated on the Applicants request. Also, as those other installations are not described in
the IEC 61400 series, the Applicant can define its own reference standards for the design
evaluation. Bureau Veritas Certification can provide a list of adequate and recognised
standards if necessary. In any case, the resulting safety level shall at least comply with the
corresponding requirements of the relevant IEC 61400 series standard.
The installations to be evaluated as part of the certification procedure shall be clearly
defined. The evaluations are normally based on document review but might also include
independent analysis. For each installation, Bureau Veritas Certification will perform the
following verifications, when applicable:
Evaluation of the design documentation
Evaluation of the structural and geotechnical design with respect to the site-
specific conditions
Evaluation of the design of the other installations with respect to the results of
the integrated load analysis, if relevant
Evaluation of the proposed corrosion protection system in light of the site-
specific environmental conditions
The following sections give more information relative to two important parts of a wind
farm, the electrical substation and the electrical power cables. For other installations the
applicable standards will be defined on a case-by-case basis.

9.4.2. Electrical substation
Regarding structural requirements, electrical substations can be treated as any other
offshore platform. Bureau Veritas Certification recommends designing the platform
according to ISO 19902 or API RP 2A-WSD. The topside design shall follow the requirements
of ISO 19901-3. In general, the requirements specified in section 9.3 above are applicable.
Typically the Fire & Safety aspects are also included in the certification. These include the
review of the following systems:
Safety detection, platform layout, control and protection systems
- Fire and gas detection systems
- Ventilation systems (HVAC)
- Emergency shutdown system
- Classification of hazardous areas
- Equipment and accommodation layout
- Equipment handling
- Passive fire protection.
Fire fighting equipment / active fire protection
- Fire water system
- Foam systems, Deluge systems
- Fixed and mobile fire extinguishing systems
- Firemans outfit
Evacuation systems / Safety systems with respect to access/egress, evacuation
and rescue
- Safety plan
- Platform lifesaving crafts
- Platform individual lifesaving appliances
The electrical installation shall as a rule comply with IEC 61892. If included in the
certification scope, the electrical design of the OSS systems will be reviewed and evaluated
against compliance with the reference standards and the approved design basis. The scope
of the evaluation typically includes:
HV transmission and distribution systems
Local power supplies
Platform lighting and small power
Cable schedule and cable routing
Cable glands / MTC
UPS
Lightning protection
Earthing and bonding
SCADA
Communication systems
9.4.3. Electrical cables
Wind farms will typically comprise two types of electrical cables:
Inter-array cables: medium voltage (e.g. 33-66 kV) cables linking the individual
wind turbines to the electrical substation
Export cables: high voltage (> 100 kV) from the electrical substation to the shore
to transport the generated power and feed it into the power network
There is no international standard specific to subsea power cables. Nonetheless, electrical
cables shall meet the requirements of the relevant part of IEC 60502, depending on their
voltage level. ISO 13628-5, which applies to subsea umbilicals, can also be used for the
design, material selection, manufacture, design verification, testing, installation and
operation of the subsea power cables.
If included in the certification process, the following aspects may be reviewed:
Cable design documentation: design basis, system descriptions, datasheets,
specifications, drawings, type test reports
Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC)
Heat loss calculations
Cable termination accessories
Cable protection systems
Burial assessment study, including cable layout and soil conditions assessment
Cable installation plan

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10. Manufacturing
surveillance
10. Manufacturing surveillance
10.1. Introduction
The purpose of manufacturing evaluation is to verify that the wind turbines, the support
structures and any other installation covered by the project certification are manufactured
in conformity with the approved design, manufacturing and inspection documentation and
that the manufacturing is carried out with the intended quality level.
This evaluation includes the following elements:
Quality system evaluation
Manufacturing inspection and surveillance
The extent of inspection and audits to be carried out for project certification will be evaluated
for each single project.
This evaluation is not limited to the final assembly plant and will consider the complete
supply chain, in particular the manufacturers of the main components. Lower-level
subcontractors will normally not be subjected to the manufacturing surveillance. However,
Bureau Veritas Certification reserves the right to extend the scope of inspection in case
critical components, unusual materials or special processes are involved.
Prior to the beginning of the manufacturing, the Applicant shall provide sufficient
information about the suppliers involved and the manufacturing processes, so that Bureau
Veritas Certification can set up a detailed inspection and test plan.
10.2. Quality system evaluation

The quality system evaluation is normally limited to the verification that the quality systems
of the different manufacturers involved are certified according to ISO 9001. This quality
system certification shall have been carried out by an accredited certification body that
operates according to ISO/IEC 17021.
If the quality system is not already certified, Bureau Veritas Certification will have to
ascertain that it meets sufficient quality management requirements. The following aspects
will be evaluated:
Responsibilities
Control of documents
Subcontracting
Purchasing
Process control
Inspection and testing
Measuring equipment control
Treatment of non-conforming products
Corrective measures
Management of change
Quality recordings
Personnel qualification, competency and training
Product identification and traceability

10.3. Manufacturing inspection and surveillance
10.3.1. Methodology
The exact extent and scope of the inspections to be carried out will be defined on a case by
case basis according to the project specificities, as described in section 5.2.4.
As a general rule, the manufacturing inspection of a given component will include:
A review of the manufacturing documentation, including in particular:
- Quality control plans
- Construction drawings
- Welding procedures specifications and existing qualifications
- Existing qualifications of welding operators
- Existing qualifications of NDT operators
- Fabrication procedures
- Testing procedures
- Contractor QA/QC manual
- Coordination procedure and planning
- List of sub-contractor and vendors
An initial audit to evaluate the ability of the supplier to produce the component
under consideration according to the approved design specifications and with
the intended quality level.
Periodical on-site inspections covering all critical phases of the fabrication
process, including the non-destructive testing (NDT) when applicable, including:
- The verification that design specifications are properly documented in
workshop drawings, workshop instructions, purchase specifications,
fabrication methods and procedures, particularly including; special processes,
welding and NDT procedures when applicable
- A review of the personnel qualifications, in particular for welders,
NDT operators and quality inspectors
- A review of the material certificates
- A review of the manufacturing records
- Verification of the inspection and test plan and effectiveness of its application
- Random checks of the effectiveness of acceptance procedures for purchased
components
- Random checks of manufacturing and testing processes for compliance with
the approved manufacturing procedures
- Review of deviations and changes compared to the approved design
The necessary documentation of manufacturing processes, testing procedures, quality
control, plans of the fabrication plants, etc., shall be provided to Bureau Veritas Certification
beforehand. Bureau Veritas Certification will then submit a detailed inspection plan prior
to the inspection for the manufacturer to take adequate measures to allow access to the
necessary premises. Each inspection will be reported in a detailed inspection report listing
all observations and comments raised by the inspectors.
10.3.2. Rotor-Nacelle Assembly
The manufacturers involved in the fabrication of the main wind turbine components shall
undergo the quality system evaluation described in 9.2. The suppliers of the following
components might be considered for inspection:
Rotor blades
Hub
Rotor shaft
Main, pitch and yaw bearings, including bearing housings
Gearbox
Locking devices and mechanical brakes
Generator
Power converter
Transformer
Main frame, generator frame
This list is indicative and will need to be adjusted for each project depending on the
specificities of the wind turbine type and the manufacturing strategy.
Normally, those suppliers should have been evaluated as part of the type certification
process. However, the manufacturing inspection during type certification is based on one
specimen only. For project certification, additional surveillance activities are included in
order to verify that the manufacturing of wind turbines for the specific project is carried out
according to the approved design and with the intended quality, in particular with regards
to modified components.
For components that are produced as serial products, it might be difficult to identify the
products which will be allocated to a specific project. In such a case, visual inspections will
be reduced and the evaluation will rather be focused on a documentation review.
Additionally, the hub and nacelle assembly will also be subjected to inspections based
on random sampling. These inspections will cover both the assembly process and the
final assembled hub and nacelle. They will focus in particular on the welded and bolted
connections and the electrical installations. These inspections will take place at hub and
nacelle assembly plant. During these inspections, the incoming good inspections for the
other components of the hub and nacelle assembly will be thoroughly verified.
The sampling rate for inspections will be determined individually for each component and
each manufacturer depending on the different criteria described in section5.2.5.Modified
components will be targeted in priority. On the contrary, if the manufacturer holds a valid
Component Certificate according to IEC 61400-22, the corresponding criticality will be
reduced. If necessary, several inspections will be performed in order to witness all phases
of the manufacturing process.

10.3.3. Support structure
The manufacturers involved in the fabrication of the support structure will be submitted to
the quality system evaluation described in 10.2.
The manufacturing inspection of the support structure covers the following components
(if applicable):
Tower
Substructure
Foundation
Bureau Veritas Certification will perform periodic inspections at the manufacturing plant(s)
or construction site(s). The following activities are included:
Review of structure fabrication documents
- Quality control plans
- Construction drawings
- Welding procedures specifications and existing qualifications
- Existing qualifications of welding operators
- Existing qualifications of NDT operators
- Fabrication procedures
- Testing procedures
- Contractor QA/QC manual
- Coordination procedure and planning
- List of sub-contractor and vendors
Survey of fabrication of steel structures and sub-assemblies (tower, monopiles,
jackets)
- Materials traceability
- Cuttings and welding preparations
- Main fit-ups
- Identification of welders
- Preheating
- Welding consumables
- Welding parameters
- Visual random checks
- Identification of NDT operators
- Witnessing of non-destructive testing
- Heat treatment
- Witnessing of dimensional inspection
- Final visual inspection
- Contractors site queries
- Contractors non conformity reports
Survey of fabrication of concrete structures and sub-assemblies (GBS, onshore
foundations)
- Radial and tangential reinforcement
- Embedment
- Concrete casting
- Curing conditions
- Construction joints, grouting
Survey of fabrication of concrete structures and sub-assemblies (GBS, onshore
foundations)
- Radial and tangential reinforcement
- Embedment
- Concrete casting
- Curing conditions
- Construction joints, grouting
- Measuring and testing equipment
- Material tests
- Visual random checks
- Identification of NDT operators
- Witnessing of non-destructive testing
- Final visual inspection
- Contractors site queries
- Contractors non conformity reports
It is assumed that operators are qualified. The qualifications of welding & NDT operators
are not in the scope of work, but only the review of the qualifications.
10.3.4. Other installations
If other installations are to be included in the Project Certificate, they shall be submitted
to a manufacturing inspection as well. As this module is optional, the exact scope of the
inspections will be determined on a case-by-case basis and in collaboration with the
Applicant. If the manufacturing surveillance does not cover the complete installation, the
limited scope will be mentioned on the corresponding Conformity Statement and on the
final Project Certificate.
For electrical substations, meteorological masts or any installation involving a support
structure, the manufacturing inspection of the support structure will be carried out as
mentioned in the previous section. The topsides however will necessitate a specific
inspection plan, which will be determined on a case-by-case basis depending on the type of
installation and the installation design.
A specific inspection and testing plan will also be set up for electrical cables.

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11. Transport and

installation
surveillance
11. Transport and installation surveillance
11.1. Introduction
The objective of the transportation and installation (T&I) surveillance is to verify that no
excessive loading is sustained by the wind turbines and their support structures during
the transportation and the installation, and that possible transportation and/or handling
damages are being detected.
For offshore projects, the scope includes the final sea transportation from the harbour
to the site. The transportation of single components from the manufacturing plant to the
installation port may also be considered.
The consistency between the design and the installation operations is verified by:
the review of the transportation and installation method documentation to
verify its conformance with the Design Basis, the reference standards and the
assumptions made in the design phase
the surveillance of the transportation and installation operations (by random
sampling)
the review of the transportation and installation records
In both cases, the conformity of the procedures with the design basis and the IEC 61400
series (in particular IEC 61400-22 and IEC 61400-3) will be evaluated. The Applicant may
also refer to the ISO 19900 series (in particular ISO 19901-6) or API RP 2A-WSD for guidance
regarding transport and installation procedures.
Bureau Veritas Certification will usually perform a full inspection of the first transport and
installation, after which the T&I surveillance will not be systematic but based on random
sampling. The exact sampling rate will be determined based on the project specificities
and on the findings from the first inspections, as described in section 5.2.5. The choice of
the transportation and installation methods might impact the sampling rate: a well-known
method will require less inspection than an innovative approach.
In any case, Bureau Veritas Certification will review relevant transportation documentation
and special care will be devoted to products shipped from overseas. Installation
documentation will be controlled as well. Any deviation from the intended handling
procedures shall be immediately reported to Bureau Veritas Certification, and an evaluation
of the potential risks involved shall be performed. Bureau Veritas Certification may require
special inspection for damages if deemed necessary.
Bureau Veritas Certification will also review the Applicants procedure for acceptability
of damage. It shall cover damage potentially occurring during both the transportation
(handling damage) and the installation. In particular, potential issues related to the
foundations shall be considered: erroneous geotechnical assessment, lower than expected
concrete strength, etc. In the event of damage, Bureau Veritas Certification will verify that
this procedure is appropriately followed and that the persons taking the final acceptance
decision are adequately qualified.

11.2. Transportation surveillance
The transportation surveillance covers the handling, laying and fastening of the wind turbine
and support structures and their transportation to the site.
Bureau Veritas Certification will verify that the proposed transportation procedures and test
plans are documented in sufficient detail and that they comply with the design basis and the
requirements of the reference standards.
The description of the transportation process shall include:
Technical specifications for the transportation
Limiting environmental conditions
Safety instructions
Transportation arrangement including required fixtures, tooling and equipment
Transportation loads and load conditions
In addition, Bureau Veritas Certification will perform a survey with the aim to verify
compliance with the design requirements and approved procedures for transportation. The
surveillance will cover in particular the following aspects::
Lifting operations during loading and unloading
Monitoring of the fastening of the different components
Compliance with the requirements for acceptable weather conditions (if
applicable)
Follow-up procedure on transportation damages and non-conformities
11.3. Installation surveillance

The installation surveillance covers the operations during installation. It covers the
installation of the support structure and of the RNA.
Bureau Veritas Certification will verify that the proposed installation process is documented
in sufficient detail in the installation documentation and that it complies with the design
basis and the requirements of the reference standards. The documentation shall at least
include:
Identification of personnel qualifications and skills
Identification of interface points and any required technical specifications for civil
and electrical construction works including earthing system
Identification of specialized tooling and required lifting fixtures or equipment
Quality control check points, measurements and inspections, required by the
design
Description of safety instructions and planned environmental protection measures
Quality recording and record keeping processes
Procedure for management of changes and deviations from the approved design
In addition, Bureau Veritas Certification will witness the installation of the support structure
and RNA with the aim to verify compliance with the design requirements and approved
procedures for installation. The surveillance may cover in particular the following aspects
(if applicable):
Compliance with the requirements for acceptable weather conditions
Surveillance of soil preparation (if applicable)
Verification for damage to the structure prior to installation, in particular to the
corrosion protection system if applicable
Surveillance of lifting operations
Surveillance of ballasting (if applicable)
Surveillance of welding, bolting, non-destructive testing, etc.
Surveillance of grouting system (if applicable)
Surveillance of scour protection installation (if applicable)
Final visual inspection after installation
Follow-up procedure on installation damages and non-conformities
Finally, Bureau Veritas Certification will, in addition to these inspections, review the
installation records (pile driving records, grouting and grout test reports) on a spot
check basis. Any deviation from the intended procedures shall be justified, and may involve
subsequent inspections.

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12. Commissioning
surveillance
12. Commissionning surveillance
12.1. Introduction
The purpose of the commissioning surveillance is to ensure that the procedures described
in the commissioning manual are in conformance with the design basis and the IEC 61400
series (in particular IEC 61400-22 and IEC 61400-3), and that the final commissioning of
the wind farm is actually carried out according to these procedures. It consists of two
successive steps:
Review of the commissioning instructions submitted by the manufacturer, prior to
the commissioning of the wind farm (if not already covered by the type certificate)
Surveillance of the commissioning, through both witnessing of the commissioning
of a random sample of wind turbines and review of the final commissioning reports
12.2. Review of the commissioning instructions

Bureau Veritas Certification shall be provided with the commissioning manual, including
the commissioning procedures and checklists. However, their review is only necessary if
the commissioning manual has not already been approved as part of the Type certification
of the wind turbine.
The intended commissioning instructions shall be submitted to Bureau Veritas Certification
prior to the commissioning for review and approval. The commissioning manual shall
include:
The procedures to carry out in order to initialize the wind turbine
The test plans to follow in order to verify that all components of the wind turbine
operate properly and safely
Bureau Veritas Certification will verify that the proposed procedures and test plans are
documented in sufficient detail and that they comply with the design basis and IEC 61400
series requirements.
In particular, the following tests shall be planned as a minimum:
Normal start-up
Normal shutdown
Emergency shutdown
Shutdown from overspeed or representative simulation thereof
Function test of the protection system

12.3. Commissioning surveillance
Bureau Veritas Certification will witness the commissioning of some wind turbines in order
to verify that the procedures described in the commissioning manual are correctly and fully
implemented. The inspections will focus on (if applicable):
Conformity of the main components with the certified design documents
General appearance of the wind turbine
Visual inspection of the corrosion protection system
Check for potential damage
Witnessing of the connection to the grid
Witnessing of the commissioning tests
Bureau Veritas Certification will usually inspect the first wind turbines to be commissioned,
after which the commissioning surveillance will not be systematic but based on random
sampling. The exact sampling rate will be determined on a case by case basis, depending
among other parameters on the findings from the first round of inspections, as described in
section 5.2.5. IEC 61400-22 specifies that at least the commissioning of the first turbine has
to be witnessed, plus one additional turbine for every fifty turbines in the project. Bureau
Veritas Certification will in addition to these inspections review the commissioning records
and the final commissioning reports on a spot check basis. Any deviation from the intended
procedures shall be justified, and may involve subsequent inspections.
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13. Project characteristics
measurements
13. Project characteristics measurements
13.1. Introduction
Project characteristics measurements constitute an optional module of the project
certification and aim at verifying particular performance-related characteristics of the wind
turbines at the specific site. They complement the measurements carried out for the type
certification of the wind turbine. They can include the following measurements:
Grid connection compatibility according to the local grid codes
Verification of the power performance
Verification of acoustic noise emission
This module will only be evaluated if requested by the Applicant.
Bureau Veritas Certification will review the test plan and the measurement reports in order
to verify their conformity to the IEC 61400 series or other applicable standards.
As this module is optional, the Applicant is not obliged to perform all tests within the
module and may select only one or two of them. The conformity statement for this module
will then naturally only mention those measurements that were verified by Bureau Veritas
Certification. Additionally, when no IEC standards are available, the reference standards
applied for the measurements as well as the compliance criteria will also be clearly
identified in the final conformity statement.
13.2. General methodology

The measurements should be carried out by test laboratories or measurement institutes
accredited according to ISO 17025. If this criterion is not verified, Bureau Veritas Certification
will have to audit the measuring or testing body to verify that its quality management
system meets these requirements. Bureau Veritas Certification may also witness the
measurements to verify their compliance with the applicable standards.
The wind turbines covered by the measurements shall be clearly identified in the reports.
Any anomaly or unexpected behaviour during the measurements shall be reported and
evaluated in the measurement report.
Bureau Veritas Certification will verify that the measurement procedures comply with the
applicable standards of the IEC 61400 series and any other agreed codes and standards (in
particular the grid connection requirements). In order to avoid any problem, the test plan
shall be agreed between Bureau Veritas Certification and the Applicant beforehand.
Bureau Veritas Certification will also assess the completeness and correctness of the final
test reports describing the measurement conditions, instrumentation, calibrations and
analyses, as well as their conformity to the relevant standards.

13.3. Specific requirements
13.3.1. Grid connection compatibility according to grid codes
The purpose of these measurements is to document the capacity of the wind farm, or of
one or more wind turbines within the wind farm, to meet the technical grid connection
requirements specified in the local grid code applicable to the specific site. These
measurements include the behaviour of the wind farm or the wind turbines during network
faults such as low voltage ride through capabilities for example.
The exact scope and extent of the measurements depends on the local grid code
requirements. Regarding relevant standards, IEC 61400-21 may be used.
13.3.2. Verification of power performance
The purpose of power performance measurements is to establish a measured power curve
and refine the predicted annual energy production for one or more wind turbines within
the wind farm. The results can then be compared to the guaranteed power curve for one
individual turbine as provided by the manufacturer.
The power performance measurements shall comply with IEC 61400-12-1 when applicable.
13.3.3. Verification of acoustic noise emission
The purpose of these measurements is to document the acoustic emission characteristics
of the wind farm, or of one or more wind turbines within the wind farm, and verify their
compliance to local codes or any acoustic noise emission criteria defined by the Applicant.
The acoustic noise emission measurements shall comply with IEC 61400-11 when
applicable.
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14. Final evaluation and project certificate
14.1. Final evaluation
As a final step of the certification scheme, Bureau Veritas Certification will go through the
different evaluation reports and conformity statements for all modules of the certification
scheme. The objective of the review is to ensure the completeness of all evaluations
performed and document all findings and observations. It will be verified that all findings
have been closed out properly.
Particular attention will be devoted to the interface between the different modules and
especially between modules performed by different certification bodies, if applicable.
The evaluation activities performed by other certification bodies and the corresponding
certification documentation will be reviewed as specified in section 4.3.4, to an extent
sufficient for the acceptance of the conformity statements and their integration in the final
Project Certificate.
The verification activities and results will be documented in the Final Evaluation Report.
This Final Evaluation Report will also reference all the documentation relevant to the
Project Certificate.
A final assessment will be carried out on this basis and the decision whether or not to issue
a Project Certificate will be made. In all cases, even if the certification is denied, the final
evaluation report will be delivered to the Applicant.
14.2. Delivery of Project Certificate

If conformity statements were successfully delivered for all mandatory modules of the
certification scheme, Bureau Veritas Certification will issue a Project Certificate to the
Applicant on this basis. The Project Certificate will refer to the Conformity Statements for
the completed modules. Any optional module evaluated during the course of the certification
will also be referenced in the Project Certificate.
The Project Certificate will list the standards composing the certification references, as
well as all other regulatory requirements that may have been used as part of the conformity
assessment of specific modules.

15. Operation and
maintenance
surveillance
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15. Operation and maintenance surveillance
15.1. Introduction
Operation and maintenance (O&M) surveillance constitutes an optional module of the
project certification. Its purpose is to ensure that the procedures described in the O&M
manuals are in conformance with the design basis and the IEC 61400 series (in particular
IEC 61400-22 and IEC 61400-3), and that the wind farm is actually operated and maintained
according to these procedures. It consists of two successive steps:
Review of the O&M instructions documented in the corresponding manuals,
prior to the operation of the wind farm (if not already verified as part of the Type
Certification of the wind turbine)
Surveillance of the operation and maintenance of the wind farm, through both
review of the O&M records and reports and periodic inspections of the wind farm
This module will only be evaluated if requested by the Applicant.
As this module is optional, the exact extent and scope of Bureau Veritas Certifications
activities shall be agreed beforehand. In particular, it shall be determined whether the O&M
surveillance will cover only the wind turbines and their support structures, or also other
installations at the site. The agreed scope will be clearly identified in the corresponding
conformity statement.
The validation of the O&M surveillance module is mandatory in order to extend the validity
of a Project Certificate.
15.2. Review of the operation and maintenance manuals

Bureau Veritas Certification will assess the completeness of the operation manual, its
compliance to the IEC 61400 series (in particular section 14.4 of IEC 61400-3) and its
adequacy to the site conditions and the wind turbine design. This part is only necessary if
the operation manual has not already been approved as part of the Type certification of the
wind turbine. The manual shall at least include:
Identification of personnel qualifications and skills required for specific operations
Identification of required personal protection equipment
Description of access procedures (including safe offshore access if relevant)
Identification of limiting environmental conditions
Description of the wind turbine and of its major components
Description of start-up and shutdown procedures
Alarms action list
Description of emergency procedures
Description of normal working procedures
Description of quality recording and record keeping processes

Bureau Veritas Certification will assess the completeness of the maintenance manual,
its compliance to the IEC 61400 series (in particular section 14.5 of IEC 61400-3) and its
adequacy to the site conditions and the wind turbine design, including:
I dentification of scheduled maintenance actions including inspection intervals and
routine actions
Identification of personnel qualifications and skills required for specific operations
Identification of required specialized tooling, spare parts and personal protection
equipment
Description of the subsystems of the wind turbine and their operation
Re-commissioning procedures
Maintenance inspection periods and procedures;
Procedures for functional check of protection subsystems;
Complete wiring and interconnection diagram;
Guy-cable inspection and retensioning schedules and bolt inspection and
preloading schedules, including tension and torque loadings;
Maintenance of the access system and repair procedures following its damage
due, for example, to impact by the service vessel
Diagnostic procedures and trouble-shooting guide
Repair instructions
Set of field assembly and installation drawings;
Inspection for marine growth and its removal
Maintenance of the scour protection system
Maintenance of the corrosion protection system
The Applicant shall also develop a site-specific inspection and test plan, which will be
verified by Bureau Veritas Certification. It shall at least include:
The components to be inspected
The type of inspection (visual inspection, NDT, inspection of the submerged
structures, etc.)
The sampling rate
The recurrence of the inspection
Along the life of the project, the operation and maintenance manuals as well as the
inspection and test plan might be updated in order to take into account the accumulated
field experience. All revisions of these procedures shall be submitted to Bureau Veritas
Certification for verification.
15.3. Operation and maintenance surveillance
The O&M surveillance includes both a review of the O&M records and reports and periodic
inspections of the wind farm. The overall objective is to ensure that the wind farm is
operated and maintained in conformity with the relevant manuals included in the design
documentation.
Bureau Veritas Certification will periodically inspect the wind farm in order to verify that the
procedures described in the O&M manuals and in the inspection and test plan, are correctly
followed, and to assess the general condition of the turbines and other installations that are
covered by the certificate. These inspections are not meant to directly verify the integrity
of the wind turbines and thus do not replace the inspections planned in the inspection and
test plan. They will cover in particular:
Witnessing of regular maintenance operations, if possible
Witnessing of function tests, if possible
Check of the settings of the control system with regard to conformance with the
limiting values specified in the design documentation
Visual inspection of the general condition of the wind turbines and its main
components: check for external cracks, deformations, dents, leakages (lubricant,
cooling medium, etc.), etc.
The components covered by inspection may include:
Rotor blades
Drive train, including the gearbox if applicable
Generator
Electrical installations
Safety and control systems
Locking devices and mechanical brakes
Main structural components (tower, nacelle frame, etc.)
Lightning protection system
Submerged structures (support structure and foundations)
Scour protection system, if applicable

The inspections will be performed by random sampling. The exact sampling rate will be
determined on a case by case basis depending on the evaluation of the O&M procedures
and the inspection and test plan and on the results from previous inspections. Turbines that
are underperforming or that have been subject to anomalies or to repairs, modifications or
replacements will be investigated as a priority.
The interval between inspections will be determined on a case-by-case basis depending
in particular on the wind turbine design, previous experiences with similar wind turbines
and the results of previous inspections. Typically, inspections would be performed on an
annual basis.
In addition to these inspections, Bureau Veritas Certification will review O&M reports and
records, in particular regarding the following aspects:
Maintenance has been carried out by authorised and qualified personnel in
accordance with and at the intervals specified in the maintenance manual
the control settings have been checked with regard to conformance with the
limiting values specified in the design documentation
damage and repairs that may have occurred
all repairs, modifications and replacements comply with the design basis and
type certificate
inspection results that deviate from expected results
if relevant, engineering assessment from defects or deviations and proposed
mitigation, in particular the update of the inspection and test plan
Any outstanding issue shall be properly documented as well as the actions undertaken to
resolve it. All modifications of the original design shall be reported without delay to Bureau
Veritas Certification for evaluation.
AIM 4 WIND
In addition to the activities performed as part of the O&M module of the
project certification scheme, Bureau Veritas is currently developing a
new service package covering Asset Integrity Management (AIM)
for wind turbines, called AIM 4 WIND.
This service package will in particular include a guide for Life-Time Extension (LTE)
of wind turbine components, wind turbines or wind farms,
which is scheduled for issue in December 2017.
16. Appendix A
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16. Appendix A
CERTIFICATION DOCUMENTS TEMPLATES
A.1 Conformity statement template
<Module>
Conformity Statement
Issued to
<Client name>
<Client address>
<Postal code and Country>
Bureau Veritas Certification attests that the <Module> of
<Wind farm denomination>

has been assessed and fulfills the requirements of the following standard:
IEC 61400-22: Wind Turbines Part 22: Conformity testing and certification
supported by the following standards:
<List of relevant standards>
This conformity statement is based on the following evaluation report:

<Module> Evaluation Report <Reference> <Date>
The scope of the evaluation includes <Scope>.
The wind farm characteristics are specified in Appendix 1 which is an integral part of the present
conformity statement.
Changes in the design are to be approved by Bureau Veritas Certification. Without approval, this
conformity statement loses its validity.
Date of issue: <Date>

Conformity statement n: <Reference>
XXXX
General Manager
p.p. XXXX
Wind turbine certification Manager
Bureau Veritas Certification France 60, avenue du Gnral de Gaulle 92046 Paris La Dfense France
"This certificate will not be valid if and when the approved product is modified without any notification of such modification and prior
approval by BUREAU VERITAS CERTIFICATION. This certificate is issued in accordance with the General Conditions of Service of
BUREAU VERITAS CERTIFICATION. No third party to the contract pursuant to which this document is delivered may assert a claim
against BUREAU VERITAS CERTIFICATION for any liability arising out of errors or omissions which may be contained in said document,
or for errors of judgment, fault or negligence committed by the personnel of BUREAU VERITAS CERTIFICATION or of its Agents in the
establishment or issuance of this document, and/or in connection with any activities for which it may provide, BUREAU VERITAS
CERTIFICATION is holding harmless by the client from any claims made by third party."

A.2 Project Certificate template
Project Certificate
Issued to
<Client name>
<Client address>
<Postal code and Country>
Bureau Veritas Certification attests that the wind farm at the site
<Wind farm denomination>

has been assessed and fulfills the requirements of the following standard:
IEC 61400-22: Wind Turbines Part 22: Conformity testing and certification
supported by the following standards:
<List of relevant standards>
This certificate is based on the documents listed in Appendix 1 which is an integral part of the present
certificate.
The exact extent of this Project Certificate and the wind farm characteristics are specified in Appendix
2 which is an integral part of the present certificate.
The project certificate is valid for wind turbine(s) and additional installation(s) as installed at the site
specified in the certificate at the date of issue.
Date of issue: <Date>

Conformity statement n: <Reference>
XXXX
General Manager
p.p. XXXX
Wind turbine certification Manager
Bureau Veritas Certification France 60, avenue du Gnral de Gaulle 92046 Paris La Dfense France
"This certificate will not be valid if and when the approved product is modified without any notification of such modification and prior
approval by BUREAU VERITAS CERTIFICATION. This certificate is issued in accordance with the General Conditions of Service of
BUREAU VERITAS CERTIFICATION. No third party to the contract pursuant to which this document is delivered may assert a claim
against BUREAU VERITAS CERTIFICATION for any liability arising out of errors or omissions which may be contained in said document,
or for errors of judgment, fault or negligence committed by the personnel of BUREAU VERITAS CERTIFICATION or of its Agents in the
establishment or issuance of this document, and/or in connection with any activities for which it may provide, BUREAU VERITAS
CERTIFICATION is holding harmless by the client from any claims made by third party."
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2. Definitions and acronyms 14

5. Capability and approach 32

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7. Design basis evaluation 50

8. Integrated load analysis 56

10. Manufacturing surveillance 74

11. Transportation and installation surveillance 82

12. Commissioning surveillance 88

13. Project characteristics measurements 92

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15. Operation and maintenance surveilllance 100

16. Appendix A 106

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2. Definitions and acronyms

Figure 1 Project certification procedure1

1 IEC 61400-22 ed.1.0

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Integrated load analysis

Wind turbine / RNA Support structure Other installations

Wind turbine / RNA Support structure Other installations

Transport and installation

Mandatory module Optional module

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