Wind power energy

Why do we need oil analysis and online monitoring?

Key components or links:

Gearbox

The gearbox of the wind turbine generator is the core component of the entire system, responsible for converting the low-speed rotation of the wind wheel into high-speed rotation to drive the generator. The lubricating oil inside the gearbox is subject to extremely high mechanical loads and temperature changes, so the quality requirements of the oil are very high.

Bearings

The main shaft of the wind turbine, generator bearings and other parts need to be lubricated to reduce friction and wear. The lubrication state of the bearing directly affects the operating stability and life of the wind turbine.

Hydraulic system

Some wind turbines are equipped with a hydraulic system to control the angle of the blades (pitch system) to ensure that the wind turbine maintains optimal efficiency at different wind speeds

Why is monitoring necessary?

Extend equipment life

Oil analysis can detect lubricant aging, contamination, and metal wear particles in a timely manner, and take measures to replace lubricants or repair parts in advance to avoid equipment damage caused by poor lubrication.

Improve reliability

Wind turbines are usually located in remote areas, with high maintenance costs and difficulties. Through online monitoring, early warning can be given before problems occur, reducing unplanned downtime and improving system reliability and availability.

Optimize maintenance strategies

Based on the results of oil analysis, a scientific maintenance plan can be formulated to avoid excessive or insufficient maintenance and reduce maintenance costs.

The risks of not monitoring your oil

Gearbox failure

The gearbox is one of the most expensive components of a wind turbine. If the lubricant is aged or seriously contaminated, it may cause the gearbox to fail prematurely, or even cause serious mechanical failure, resulting in long downtime and high maintenance costs.

Hydraulic system failure

Oil contamination in the hydraulic system may cause valve jamming, slow response, and other problems, affecting the blade pitch control, and thus affecting power generation efficiency and safety.

Bearing damage

Poor bearing lubrication can lead to overheating, increased wear, and eventually bearing failure, affecting the normal operation of the wind turbine and even causing safety accidents.

Increased maintenance costs

Failure to monitor the oil may lead to unnecessary frequent replacement of lubricants, or equipment damage due to failure to detect problems in time, increasing maintenance costs.

Monitoring solutions provided by Yateks to customers

YOL online oil monitoring system

YOL online oil monitoring system integrates a variety of advanced online oil monitoring sensors, which can monitor lubricating oil viscosity, density, temperature, dielectric constant, water activity (correlated calculation of trace water), oil metal abrasive particles, oil contamination sensors and other lubricating oil monitoring physical and chemical indicators. The system integrates data management and intelligent operation and maintenance systems.

YOW series wind power sensor

YOW series wind power oil sensor can monitor multiple oil status monitoring parameters such as ferromagnetic and non-ferromagnetic wear particles, viscosity, density, trace water content, water activity (calculation of trace water content), temperature, etc., and can be equipped with dielectric constant and free water detection components, so as to complete the integrated detection task of gearbox mechanical wear status and lubricating oil characteristics of oil.

Yateks Cloud Platform

Based on sensor technology, data acquisition, big data analysis and cloud services, the Yatai Oil and Fluid Cloud Platform deploys a distributed state monitoring system to implement intelligent monitoring and control applications of the Industrial Internet of Things, and realizes functions such as abnormal warning of online oil and fluid monitoring data, data trend management and remote equipment management, so that equipment operation and maintenance can be fully improved in terms of effectiveness, economy and safety.

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