High-frequency voltage can be destructive to a turbine’s bearings, but technology exists to properly ground it before it can inflict any damage.
The generator within a wind turbine is capable of producing up to 5 MW of electricity. An unfortunate side effect of that is that voltage can build up within the generator itself. That voltage naturally runs to ground, but along that path, the voltage arcs through the bearings within the generator’s rotor. This constant discharge […]
Magnets are being used to lower costs, improve reliability, and increase maintenance intervals in many wind farms around the world.
Permanent magnets play a critical role in some of the world’s largest wind turbines. Rare earth magnets, such as powerful neodymium-iron-boron magnets, have been used in some wind-turbine designs to lower costs, improve reliability, and reduce the need for expensive and ongoing maintenance. Wind turbine generators In 1831, Michael Faraday created the first electromagnetic generator. […]
Exploring the fundamental concepts and control methods/techniques
for wind-turbine control systems.
Wind-turbine control is necessary to ensure low maintenance costs and efficient performance. The control system also guarantees safe operation, optimizes power output, and ensures long structural life. Turbine rotational speed and the generator speed are two key areas that you must control for power limitation and optimization. The “Control Methods” and “Control Strategies” sections of […]
The Crosby Group is established as a global lifting, rigging, material handling, and mooring hardware partner to the renewable energy sector, and has one of the most extensive, global engineering teams in the industry. Its product range combines to cover the entire wind-energy supply chain, including the plate clamps, pipe hooks, and shackles used during […]
EDF Renewables, a market-leading independent power producer, has selected Reygar Ltd., the leading provider of innovative remote monitoring and reporting platforms to the offshore wind industry, to power the establishment of a transparent, data-based approach to efficiency and safety across its operations. Reygar’s BareFLEET system has now been fully commissioned on an EDF-chartered crew transfer […]
ONYX InSight, a leading provider of data analytics and engineering expertise to the global wind industry, has cemented its presence in the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region, following the demonstrable success of its Brisbane office after its first year of operations. Joining offices in Chennai and Seoul, Brisbane marks the third regional hub for APAC, serving as […]
Brüel & Kjær Vibro (B&K Vibro), one of the leading worldwide independent suppliers of condition monitoring solutions for rotating machinery, has been acquired by NSK, a global organization specializing in researching, designing, and manufacturing motion and control solutions. NSK’s portfolio of products and technologies enhance automotive performance and industrial productivity, while reducing energy consumption. As […]
The Alfa Laval company and world-leading pump manufacturer Framo will supply pumping systems for foundations of Scotland’s largest offshore wind-farm project. It is the second order for pumping systems in this application and marks an important milestone as it applies the company’s extensive experience from the offshore industry to renewable energy applications. The order from […]
ZX Lidars recently confirmed the appointment of Dr. Steven White as director of Turbine Mounted Lidar as the company scales in market sectors including wind turbine integrated Lidar Assisted Control and non-integrated Lidar for wind-turbine/wind-farm optimization. Having previously led Senvion’s engineering EU North team and with a PhD in laser optics, White combines technical knowhow […]
