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SPOTLIGHT ON THE TYNE
NEW MONITORING TECHNOLOGY POWERING WIND ENERGY SECTOR
A new remotely operated condition monitor from electrical and instrumentation specialists CMR Group will provide significant cost and operational improvements for global wind farm operators.
PARTNERSHIP
The monitor, under development in partnership with Newcastle University for a leading turbine rotary equipment manufacturer, represents a significant breakthrough in wind farm technology, coming at a time as the sector gears up for growth in emerging Far East markets.
REMOTE MONITORING SYSTEM Quickly fitted to the turbine crankshaft, the instrument will be able to monitor the operational condition of the rotary blades of turbines, which are often located in hard to reach, remote areas of the country, checking for any stress cracks or damage due to vibration. This information will then be sent remotely via a small control and software system located at the heart of each turbine system to a central site for analysis and interpretation.
There, engineers will be able to very quickly use the data to assess the condition and, if necessary, identify any requirement for preventative work to the blades to avert damage or failure. This in turn, will enable wind farm operators to significantly cut repair and maintenance costs while boosting levels of operational reliability and performance.
PROTOTYPE
A prototype of the new monitor is currently under test before going into production later this year.
FAR EAST INVESTMENT Ian Hamilton, Business Development Manager at CMR’s Newcastle site, said "there is a huge commercial opportunity for this type of remote monitoring capability, particularly in the Far East where billions of dollars are being invested to fuel growth in wind farm technology and the development of new sites in rural areas."
COMMITMENT IN OVERCOMING REAL LIFE PROBLEMS
“CMR is committed to bringing innovative products to market to overcome real life problems. Technology like the new monitor reduces risk for customers, who are often operating in highly competitive sectors, a critical edge.
“Moreover, with our global reach - CMR has offices in the Far East - we will be able to support installations quickly and cost effectively, adding even more value through a high quality, locally available service.”
The group supplies instrumentation and controls for offshore platforms and vessels, marine, engines and industrial applications around the world.
CMR Group
www.windenergynetwork.co.uk
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