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Smart automation not only increases turbine ef ciency, but also helps to structure and connect the ever-increasing masses of data involved.
WITH AN AGING FLEET COMES INCREASED EXPENSES,
unexpected failures, and unplanned downtime. Regain control over your turbines with CMS and start planning for your tomorrow.
Condition monitoring systems (CMS) equip turbines with sensors that continuously monitor vibrations across the drivetrain at key locations from the main bearing to the generator. As components begin to wear and degrade, very speci c patterns appear within the vibrations which are acquired by the sensors and identi ed by the CMS unit. In near real-time, these patterns are analysed to localize
the defect, diagnose the issue, and assess the severity. With this knowledge, operators can then plan targeted maintenance activities around an optimal schedule (low wind speeds, multiple repairs, etc.), resulting in reduced O&M spending and a quick return on investment. “Bachmann also has products that are tailor-made for wind turbines and wind farms. They are easy to retro t, control integrated and user- friendly. The knowledge from 20 years of monitoring wind turbines in Europe is combined in our wind power SCADA, atvise® visualisations and in the highly robust hardware”, says Brian Hill, General Manager of Bachmann’s North American of ce.
THE COMPETITIVE EDGE:
BACHMANN’S PLC INTEGRATED CMS
Utilizing the existing turbine controller to
operate the CMS unit doesn’t only save
money by making use of the existing
controller and tower communication, but
it provides a future oriented solution. Fully
integrated CMS opens the door to smart
automation driven by machine health and
resulting in optimal yield. With system
security at the core of Bachmann’s M1
platform, this means safe and reliable results for years to come. “With a capable Bachmann controller already in place, it becomes very cost effective to install a Bachmann integrated CMS with only a few new pieces of hardware. Saving cost by not needing additional networking infrastructure when compared to traditional stand-alone systems,” emphasizes Hill. Stand-alone CMS options are also available for wind turbines not controlled by a Bachmann M1 system. “Depending on the design, an integrated installation can be aimed for here as well as a stand-alone solution,” adds Brian Hill.
Maintenance Advantage:
Make your condition monitoring data work for you
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