The Importance of Real-Time Monitoring for Wind Turbines
Wind turbines are significant investments, both for investors and a country’s economy. As such, real-time monitoring is crucial to ensure optimal performance. Despite their durable nature, wind turbines are susceptible to mechanical and electrical issues that require immediate attention.
These problems may trigger the behavior of wind turbine structural conditions. For instance, Tower Vibrations: Excessive vibrations, especially in tall towers, can lead to fatigue and structural failures. Resonance with wind forces or other external factors can amplify these vibrations. Rotor Imbalance Vibrations: Imbalances in the rotor can generate vibrations that, if not controlled, may contribute to structural fatigue.
The main structural problem is
Foundation Issues: Problems with the foundation, such as inadequate design or construction, can lead to instability or settling of the tower. This can result in misalignment, increased stress on components, and potential collapse.
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The Importance of Real-Time Monitoring for Wind Turbines Wind turbines are significant investments, both for investors and a country’s economy. As such, real-time monitoring is crucial to ensure optimal performance. Despite their durable nature, wind turbines are susceptible to mechanical and electrical issues that require immediate attention.
These problems may trigger the behavior of wind turbine structural conditions. For instance, Tower Vibrations: Excessive vibrations, especially in tall towers, can lead to fatigue and structural failures. Resonance with wind forces or other external factors can amplify these vibrations. Rotor Imbalance Vibrations: Imbalances in the rotor can generate vibrations that, if not controlled, may contribute to structural fatigue.
These are common problems and what about the effects of earthquakes, tornadoes, storms, landslides, etc? Think that you have more than 100 wind turbines somewhere in the region. Don’t you want to know which one is not capable of electricity producing after a disaster?
The main structural problem is
Foundation Issues: Problems with the foundation, such as inadequate design or construction, can lead to instability or settling of the tower. This can result in misalignment, increased stress on components, and potential collapse.
StructHEALTH Wind-Turbine solution presents Structural Health Monitoring Systems(SHM) and Monitoring Reporting Algorithms(MRA) benefits to customers. The installation of SHM devices, accelerometers, and inclination sensors, takes data from structures in real-time. Inclination sensors support to prevention of foundation issues. Thanks to the SHM system wind turbine doesn’t seem like a Pisa tower. Accelerometers help to prevent issues from vibrations.
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