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Performance optimization
Smart automation not only increases turbine ef ciency, but also helps to structure and connect the ever-increasing masses of data involved.
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.
Ice detection
Mobile calibration services
Alltite o ers custom equipment packages, and mobile calibration services for wind turbine erection and maintenance. Alltite o ers an Online Tool Management System, TorqueWare, along with 24-hour turnaround for ISO 17025 accredited calibrations.
Transportation, distribution, and storage
e Port of Stockton is an inland facility located in the extended San Francisco Bay Area that has handled breakbulk cargo since 1933. It has 2.5 miles of on-dock rail connecting to the UP and BNSF that o er service throughout the United States. e Port is adjacent to less congested highways, I-5, CA-4, and CA-99, and
is an hour from I-80. It has handled shipments of clean energy cargo of all shapes and sizes. e Port of Stockton has around the clock security and uniquely o ers customers 24/7 access to their freight.
Port of Stockton | www.portofstockton.com Booth 1041
HUB converter upgrades
PSI Repair Services, Inc., provides product upgrades
for H bridges (aka hub converters) to the wind energy industry. eir custom upgrades prevent failures from high heat loads and stripped ground screws. PSI’s custom Switching Driver replaces the OEM part and e ciently translates into less heat, while reducing mean time between failures by 80%. Steel inserts are used to create more durable ground lug threads. PSI has eld tested this upgrade on over 3,000 installations with successful results. PSI o ers component repair and engineering services for GE, Vestas, Gamesa, Siemens, Suzlon, RePower, and Clipper wind turbines. ey cover the critical electronic, hydraulic, and precision mechanical components driving the turbines’ pitch and yaw systems, and down-town electronics.
PSI Repair Services, Inc. | www.psi-repair.com Booth 4552
Blade protection tape
3M introduces a Wind Protection Tape 2.0 designed to extend turbine blade life and maintain AEP by protecting the leading edge from erosion due to rain, sand, dirt or other debris. Easy to apply with no special tools, 3M Wind Blade Protection Tape 2.0 shows no damage even after 50 hours of accelerated rain and erosion testing. 3M WPT 2.0 tape is made from a translucent polyurethane – resistant to puncture, erosion and UV rays – backed by a highly durable acrylic adhesive.
3M Renewal Solutions | www.3M.com/wind Booth 4012
Blade inspection and repair
Many owners don’t think of blade inspections and repairs as a top priority- until they experience a failure. Not only are damaged blades a large contributor to wind farm underperformance, but they can be costly
to x if problems aren’t caught early. EDF
RS provides advanced blade inspection processes. ey use modern imaging technology to pinpoint damage and problem areas. eir technicians then work with owners to formulate a repair plan to bring blades back to peak performance and keep them running for years to come.
EDF Renewable Services | www.edf-rs.com Booth 1634
Project cargo services
Martin Bencher Group is a Scandinavian based shipping and freight forwarding company, transporting and specializing
in the handling of projects and oversized/ heavy cargo. eir expanded network and strategically located o ces o er services to customers worldwide. Martin Bencher Group currently serves the following industries; oil and gas, shipbuilding, paper and pulp, power, mining, cargo handling equipment, yachts and wind power.
Martin Bencher Group
www.martin-bencher.com
Booth 1431
Qualified elevator contractors
e Elevator Industry Work Preservation
Fund represents over 450 elevator companies providing trained union mechanics from the International Union of Elevator Constructors (IUEC) who keep elevators running safely, and o er e cient installation and preventative maintenance to protect their customers elevator equipment investment.
The Elevator Industry Work Preservation Fund
www.eiwpf.org
Booth 2214
Maintenance Advantage:
Make your condition monitoring data work for you
Alltite | www.alltite.com Booth 1145
Blade intelligence
Optimize your turbine assets
• Performance enhancement through WeSense blade monitoring
• Measure true lightning loads with blade-mounted lightning monitoring (LM-S)
• Gauge blade icing to minimize performance loss with self-powered wireless sensors
Phoenix Contact incorporates blade intelligence to raise the total performance level of your wind turbine.
To increase your performance, visit:
www.phoenixcontact.com/wind
Visit us at booth #2620:
Windpower 2018
May 7-10
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ITH AN AGING FLEET COMES INCREASED EXPENSES,
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.
unexpected failures, and unplanned downtime. Regain control over your turbines with CMS and start planning for your tomorrow.
Stop by booth #2215 and meet the Bachmann team. We’ll show you how to turn 100 monitoring variables into 20 with ISO 1 0816-21
There is a 30 per cent cost difference between being able to use all the available data and not having it at your disposal.