HBM Wind Turbine Condition and Structural Health Monitoring
Take the holistic approach to ensuring the stability of wind turbine structures with HBM. Start by requesting our free white paper below.
Condition Monitoring Systems for offshore wind turbine structures
A Condition Monitoring System (CMS) isĀ a way of ensuring the stability of your wind turbine structures and components. CMS provided by HBM means identifying mechanical stress during measurements withĀ strain gauges,Ā displacement sensors,accelerometersĀ andĀ inclinometers.
A typical project includesĀ installationĀ of measurement equipment,Ā measurementsĀ and reporting, ongoingĀ support. Our offer includesĀ fatigueĀ andĀ structural monitoringĀ of components and structures above and below the waterline, on long term or short term basis.
- Validating theoretical design work
- Following industry guidelines
- Generating reliable data for structural assurance
- Ensuring a long and profitable lifecycle for your wind turbine generator (WTG)
Wind Turbine Testing and Condition Monitoring
āWind Turbine Testing and Condition Monitoringā Free White Paper from HBM on Holistic Power Plant Management:
Collecting more pertinent data leads to cost optimisation and complex life time predictions.
What you will learn:Ā
- What is the ROI of structural health monitoring projects?
- How can structural health monitoring help you to predict the life time of a wind turbine?
- What are the most beneficial measurement technologies used for structural health monitoring?
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Our company providesĀ measurement products,Ā installationĀ andĀ supportĀ for your fatigue and structural monitoring above and below the waterline. ForĀ monitoringĀ on eitherĀ longĀ orĀ short term basis, using condition monitoring systems and structural health monitoring equipment, our engineering team is here to support your projects.
Customer references
āIt was the first time we used field measurements at this scale. To ensure thatĀ strain gaugesĀ wereĀ correctly mountedĀ on our equipment, we decided to bring inĀ specialistsĀ fromĀ HBM. The dialogue with HBM flowed very well. Going forward, we now have aĀ much better ideaĀ of how we canĀ take advantageĀ ofĀ measurement technologyā, says Mats Idoff, development engineer at Bromma Conquip.
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Why Condition Monitoring Systems?
Condition Monitoring SystemsĀ (CMS) haveĀ increasedĀ inĀ importanceĀ over the years. There are industry guidelines to follow plus the need to reliably understand how the structure performs in the short term forĀ validation, and in the long term as an aid toĀ minimize downtime. Increasing the overall reliability of the wind turbine structure (monopiles and jackets) is an important issue, especially considering potentially harsh conditions at sea and the unpredictability of seabed geophysics. Providing measurement data to demonstrateĀ long-term reliabilityĀ can assist with extending lifecycles. Our products and services can help you to achieve this.
Why Engineering and Services from HBM?
- FollowĀ industry guidelines.
- EliminateĀ theĀ uncertaintiesĀ with the help of professional mechanical measurements with our engineers.
- MinimizingĀ theĀ costsĀ by avoiding unplanned downtime.
- IncreaseĀ theĀ reliabilityĀ of your structures.
- CreateĀ newĀ business opportunitiesĀ with us. How can the measurements we offer and your increased knowledge/understanding within this field help you to gain market share?
Having a closer lookā¦
Although the trend is going towards a moreĀ holistic viewĀ of the wind power plant also in terms of measurements, it makes sense to also have a look at individual parts of the plant. As naturally, there areĀ challengesĀ andĀ goalsĀ connected to different parts of the wind power plant:
Blades and rotor
Your goals:
- Increased efficiency in energy harvesting
- Ensured high quality
- Extended operational lifetime
Trends are going towardsĀ larger sizesĀ of blades and rotor to gainĀ efficiencyĀ in energy harvesting which also mean new challenges for the structures. What impact do larger blades and rotors have on the actual components as well as other parts of the structure?
Knowledge about other factors such asĀ behavior of new materialsĀ and the impact of weather and lightning also need to beĀ monitoredĀ andĀ analyzedĀ in order to ensure high quality.
Although structural health monitoring systems cannot predict the future, they can make it āmeasurableā and āpredictableā to a certain extent.
Tower and foundation
Your goals:
- Decrease weight and complexity
- Ensure the construction techniques and materials used are optimal
- Monitor to prove long-term structural integrity during operation
The demand forĀ lighterĀ andĀ more reliable structuresĀ creates a need toĀ ensureĀ that the tower and foundation canĀ withstand harsh conditionsĀ on and offshore. How can you gain knowledge about how the structures behave? Are they fit for the job?
By learning more about theĀ behaviorĀ of the structure and components, comparing measurement results and analysis of different types of structures,Ā measurementsĀ can be aĀ guideĀ in the journey towards anĀ optimized design. Data gathered can help prove the long-term structural integrity of your assets, helping with life-cycle extension projects.
Drive train and generator
Your goals:
- Increased reliability and efficiency
- Extended operational lifetime
- Improved planning for service and maintenance
AsĀ gearboxĀ failure represent a big part of the wind turbineĀ downtime, gaining reliability here is key. Also theĀ efficiencyĀ plays an important part of the drive train and finding ways toĀ increaseĀ it where measurements can help as a tool.
With the help ofĀ monitoringĀ itĀ“s possible to keep track of the behavior and health of the components, the potential breakdowns can be detected in time andĀ prevent damageĀ to your structure, even possibly increase itĀ“s operational lifetime. This also helps with better and more efficient planning for service and maintenance.
