The productivity of your wind turbines

OneProd Wind System

Secure the productivity of your wind farm with condition monitoring

An expanding market focused on performance

Wind energy which has long been considered only as a supplemental source can no longer be ignored, as one must meet the increasing demand for energy and protect the environment at the same time. Manufacturers have adapted to this demand by developing ever more powerful machines that can produce several MW to equip on-shore and off-shore wind farms. Such wind farms are often remote and challenging to access for normal maintenance operations adding to the complexity of their operation. For their part, operation managers are concerned with returns on their investment and keep a watchful eye on the productivity of their facilities. The implementation of a rigorous condition monitoring program has then become a strategic action to secure both the asset and its productivity.

MW

Total power installed (MW). Source EWEA.

Prvisions

'Knowing' and 'Predicting' have become integral parts of wind farms performance.

The wind turbine:

unconventional mechanics
Wind turbines kinematics are complex and very different to conventional power generating machinery. It combines slow rotation speeds on the rotor side and fast rotation speeds on the generator side, which usually induces using a speedmultiplier gearbox. Furthermore, uncertainties of wind speed and directions lead to large variations of the rotation speeds and power, inducing high strain on mechanical parts and supporting structures. These persistent non-stationary conditions make conventional vibration analysis techniques virtually inefficient. Indeed, effective monitoring of reliability parameters requires strict determination of the operating conditions and accurate correlation between the two. A new dedicated approach is hence necessary.

A tailored solution
built by experience
01dB-Metravib has more than 20 years of experience in monitoring non stationary rotating machinery in power generation, paper, steel and mining industries. OneProd Wind System is the outcome of this experience designed to provide simple and robust solution to reliably detect early stages of mechanical and electrical faults on any part of the wind turbine system. OneProd Wind System not only includes innovative and proven technologies but, above all, dedicated analysis algorithms that allow for monitoring the different elements of the wind turbine. The main bearing of the turbine at very low speeds, the speedmultiplier gearbox as well as the generator are now monitored with an unrivalled reliability level.

OneProd Wind System

for full-time uptime
OneProd Wind System goes beyond the scope of traditional wind turbine condition monitoring by allowing for: Increased uptime for the wind turbines Scheduled and reduced costs for maintenance operations Eliminate catastrophic failures and costly repairs Reduced insurance costs Reduce spares level Increase the value of the wind turbine as an asset and maximise the ROI

a simple solution to a complex problem

XPR software The MVX Unit

Productive:

Your reliability dashboard Specific features for relevant measurements

'Apple to apple' comparison:
Synchronous acquisition of all measurement channels matched with wind turbine operating conditions. Automatic Defect Detection Grid (DDG) for a quick visual display of the wind turbine status.

Simple to use:
All monitoring parameters and data are available on a single screen.

Robust and reliable:

Oracle database.

Relevant diagnosis of complex and non-stationary machines:

Proven data acquisition procedures and algorithms for low and variable speed machines.

Alarm management:
For an early detection of defects with SMS or e-mail alarms.

Powerful analysis tools:

For quick and reliable diagnosis.

Local optimum surveillance without false alarm:

Onboard calculation of parameters specic to wind turbine monitoring provided by special analysis algorithm.

Automatic reports:
Customised and remotely available at any time.

Quick installation:
Pre-wired connections.

Communicating:
Web architecture with OPC & CMMS interface. Dialogue with the operator information system.

No data loss:
Internal Flash.

Multiple techniques:
Vibration analysis. Electric diagnosis. Continuous oil analysis. Thermography.

Remote data sharing and remote conguration:

Ethernet & RS485 communication. Simultaneous dialogue with the control/command of the wind turbine and the remote monitoring body.

Robust and reliable

No rotating parts, IP65 enclosure and 50000-hours MTBF.

OneProd-VMS

Versatile Monitoring Station

With its 'all-in-one' design, the VMS case is designed to monitoring and troubleshooting of wind turbine problems. An integrated fully autonomous MVX module with extensive communication capabilities guarantees un-compromised performance with particular attention given to quick and simple installation and use. Monitoring a wind turbine has never been so simple and affordable.

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Well-matched instrumentation for wind turbines

In order to ensure relevant monitoring without false alarm the instrumentation mounted on a wind turbine includes: operating condition channels to identify operating modes and trigger data acquisitions, measurement channels for surveillance and diagnosis, optional additional channels for extended monitoring. Typical example for a wind turbine with a multiplier gearbox includes :

Measurement channels
A1 A2 A3 A4 A5 A6

A2

Main bearing on low-speed shaft Bearing on gearbox low-speed shaft Bearing on intermediate gearbox shaft Bearing on gearbox high-speed shaft Bearing on generator (coupling side) Bearing on generator (opposite side of coupling) Options
Additional sensors on gearbox Low frequency sensors on the structure Sensor for shaft displacement Sensor for permanent oil quality monitoring 2 x 3 current & voltage sensors for generator monitoring

A3

A4 K1
WS PWR

A5

Operating conditions
K1
PWR

Generator speed (RPM) Supplied power Wind speed Options

Phase reference for the generator Phase reference for low-speed shaft

WS

A6

e productivity of your wind turbines

Flexible communication suited to your needs

Stand-alone monitoring
Direct connection of the MVX unit to the control station of the wind turbine

Local monitoring
A1
Direct, wire-based, or wireless connection between the wind turbines and the monitoring body.

Remote monitoring
Remote connection of the wind turbines to the monitoring body via ADSL, GSM or satellite.

LiveProd Live performance

Relying on its experience with performance-based contracts, 01dB-Metravib offers bundled services comprising its expertise and diagnosis centre with performance commitment. Using the OneProd Wind System hosted platform, 01dB-Metravib experts remotely access and analyse your data. An alarm message is sent to you in case of degradation of your machines and diagnostics details along with maintenance recommendations are available for consultation from a usual Internet browser.
01dB-Metravib Experts

The LiveProd offer presents many benefits including : A commitment on the availability of your wind turbines No software or computer investment A fixed monthly fee for data analysis Data available anywhere at any time

Data base

Operators

AREVA is a worldwide expert in the energy field, with a strong industrial presence in over 40 countries. The group provides its clients with technological solutions for nuclear energy production and electricity transmission and distribution. AREVA also offers interconnect systems, principally in the telecommunications, computer and automotive markets. The 75,000 AREVA employees are thus committed to the major challenges of the 21st century : access to energy for everyone, preservation of the planet and responsibility toward future generations. www.areva.com

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Version Juillet 2008