Metrology for Sustainable Energy Technologies and the Environment (M4SET)

Workshop on Acoustics, Ultrasounds and Vibration for Wind Energy

The activity was held from November 8 to 10, 2017, at the National Institute of Metrology, Standardization and Industrial Quality (INMETRO) in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The three days’ workshop addressed the application of Acoustics, Ultrasounds and Vibrations (AUV) for facilitating wind energy development.

The use of wind energy is increasing worldwide and very strongly in American Countries. Currently many wind farms are under the responsibility of manufacturers but they will be transferred to local administrators soon. Measurement of Vibration and Acoustics can help the development of local projects of better wind blades, generators, etc. and support an easier integration of renewable energy and the community.

The event had the participation of 20 metrology experts from 6 National Metrology Institutes in the Region, whom discussed Calibration and Measurement capabilities in AUV, mutual recognition agreements, requirements and needs to obtain international recognized services in the fields of AUV among others. The National Institute of Metrology, Quality and Technology (INMETRO), the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) and the Organization of American States (OAS) organized this activity.

Objective
To raise awareness on how Measurement of Acoustics, Ultrasound and Vibration can help the development of local projects and support an easier integration of renewable energy and the community.
  
Participated Countries
CAMET (Costa Rica).
NORAMET (Canada, Mexico and United States).
SURAMET (Argentina and Brazil).
Coordination
Organization of the American States (OAS).
National Institute of Metrology, Quality and Technology (INMETRO).
Department of Sustainable Development (DSD)
Sustainable Energy
Contact: Bibiana Serna
Phone:(202) 370-4902 - Email:[email protected]