Anemometer 

The anemometer transmits rotational data to a control center, which is responsible for positioning the turbine into the wind. Maintenance personnel can use infrared imaging to check electrical connections to ensure data continues to flow.

Rotor Bearings

Using an infrared video scope, maintenance personnel can look inside tight-bearing housings and look for signs of overheating.

Gear Box Cooling System

Regular inspections with thermal imaging cameras and electrical inspections with digital multimeters can provide months of warning before a failure occurs, avoiding costly downtime.

Wind Turbine Generator

Wind turbines’ complex systems may include commutators, slip rings, coils, cooling systems, etc., and faults can be detected early using acoustic imaging, while thermal imaging cameras and digital multimeters can be used to verify the health of mechanical and electrical components.

Pitch System

Pitch control systems contain variable frequency drives and the system's variable frequency drive, motor, and hydraulic components should be checked frequently for voltage levels, electrical hot spots, solenoid function, and signs of wear.

Yaw System

The yaw system involves bearings, brakes, calipers, and pistons, all of which can overheat. Using fixed smart infrared sensors for continuous monitoring, early warnings of failures can be obtained.

Gear Box

Gearboxes must function properly even in harsh weather conditions, and checking the temperature and condition of gearbox components is critical to equipment operating efficiency and asset health.

Recommended Products: FLIR Exx, FLIR G-series, FLIR T-series with DFOV lens