Modular system monitoring for wind power Make your wind turbine generator truly great, take condition monitoring to the next level, and increase efficiency.

Wind turbine generators have become a fundamental source of energy in the present day. They are now a mainstay of power supply in many countries. In order to ensure a permanently stable grid, it is necessary to optimally control and monitor these systems at all times. A tailor-made monitoring solution is not only important for safe operation, but also helps to maximize the yield of your system.

With the comprehensive monitoring solutions from Phoenix Contact, you can achieve optimal annual energy production and extend the service life of your wind turbine generators for the utmost in sustainable operation.
We will be happy to consult with you to find the ideal solution together for the condition monitoring of your wind turbine generators.

Under certain climatic conditions, ice forms on the rotor blades, which can lead to damage and hazards for the environment. Official regulations therefore require the wind turbine generator to be stopped in the event of icing. Reliable ice detection minimizes downtime. A proven method is to measure the vibration behavior of the rotor blades. Our ice detection system is DNV GL-certified. The system decides whether the wind turbine generator will continue to be operated or will be shut down. The system detects the absence of ice at standstill, so that the wind turbine generator can start up again automatically. The evaluation unit is available as a control cabinet solution or as an integrable system.

The rotor blades are the critical components of a wind turbine generator. They are subjected to high dynamic forces that can cause structural damage. Damage can be detected and repaired at an early stage by continuously monitoring loads and vibrations. Our system measures the behavior under load as well as bending moments using strain gauges on the base of the blade. With the data from the system, load-optimized control is possible, which minimizes the load on the blades. Load spectra reveal changes in the rotor blade structure over the entire service life. The evaluation unit is available as a control cabinet solution or as an integrable system.

Lightning strikes to wind turbine generators cause damage to the rotor blades and result in electronics failures, which are often not detected immediately. Rotor blades are therefore visually inspected for lightning strikes. Our system measures and evaluates lightning strikes in the rotor blades and combines the data with the operating parameters of the wind turbine generator. This improves the decision-making basis for preventive maintenance work and provides information about the blade event history. The evaluation unit is available as a control cabinet solution or as an integrable system.

Extreme dynamic loads cause minor damage, which in extreme cases can lead to the destruction of the rotor blade or the entire wind turbine generator. Early detection and repair of damage prevents failure. Our solution continuously monitors the structural integrity of rotor blades. The system learns the normal behavior of the blades during a teach-in phase. In the future, the structural health monitoring system will detect anomalies at an early stage. A proven alerting system informs the operator when action is necessary, thereby avoiding major repairs and consequential damage. The evaluation unit is available as a control cabinet solution or as an integrable system.

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