Preventive maintenance with thermal imaging technology

Wind turbines

10.07.2019, 06:38

Preventive maintenance with thermal imaging technology

The use of thermal imaging technology in wind turbine maintenance schedules enables electrical and mechanical problems to be identified before costly unplanned downtime occurs.

The use of thermal imaging technology enables the predictive maintenance of wind turbines. © Flir

The components of wind turbines are susceptible to wear and can fail due to defects. This can lead to costly downtimes or serious accidents. This is why preventive maintenance measures and regular inspections are so important. As these can be costly, it is essential that you identify any problems at each inspection.

Thermal imaging is the only technology that can be used to inspect all electrical and mechanical components of a wind turbine as well as the surrounding electrical system. With Flir's E8 thermal imaging camera for regular maintenance, electrical and mechanical problems can be detected before they cause a serious failure. The thermal imaging camera not only reveals gearbox and motor problems, including shaft misalignments, but also hard-to-detect electrical problems such as loose connections and uneven loads. as

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