Triton is used to supplement or replace measurements from met towers in assessment and operational settings.
Meggitt Sensing Systems introduces miniature pressure sensor for 260°C continuous use
The 8523 is suitable for high temperature measurements that cannot be made with standard pressure sensors.
Poseidon Systems introduces Trident sensor product line China’s wind power market
The three sensor products include the Trident QW3100, the Trident DM4500, and the Trident AP2200.
TorqueTrak TPM2 provides continuous shaft torque & mechanical-power data
Easy installation – Rotating collar and stationary ring are split and bolt together around the shaft, so no machine assembly or shaft modification is required.
iSpin provides 3% more production at Thüle wind farm by detecting turbine yaw misalignment
In spring 2016, Energiekontor installed the spinner anemometer technology iSpin, initially on two of seven Vestas V80-type turbines. The exact wind measurements taken directly at the spinner were intended to determine whether the turbines in the Lower Saxonian wind farm were aligned for the best possible yield. The result of the measurements: both of the…
Ingeteam launches fixed-to-variable speed wind-power conversion system
Ingeteam, the global supplier of electrical conversion equipment, announced the launch of its new solution dubbed INGECON WIND FIX2VAR SPEED, an autonomous power-conversion system that increases the Annual Energy Production (AEP), lifetime, and grid-performance of fixed-speed wind turbines. The system better enables turbines to transform to a variable speed to best match wind conditions. With…
How much is the tower bending? Inclinometer tells.
The inclinometer contains MEMS capacitive technology and is available in single (JMI-100) or dual-axis (JMI-200) configurations. ±14.5°, ±30° and ±90° measuring ranges are available with a 0.002° resolution.
Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution introduces innovative wind-turbine monitor
Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution (WHOI) announced the issuance of U.S. Patent No. 9,395,338 for its self-regulating terrestrial turbine control, which is done through environmental sensing. The Multimodal Environmental Impact Monitor (MIME) developed by WHOI uses an all-in-one sensor package that measures flicker, acoustic noise, and vibration generated by wind turbines. Data obtained from these modalities can then be used…
New multi-axis MEMS accelerometer
With an IP65 seal and 50 g shock, the JMA-100/200/300 can withstand the demanding environments that many applications present.
Oil monitor promises accurate real-time readings
The Oil Sentinel, and Oil monitor, is one such sensor that installs directly into gearboxes or industrial processing equipment to continuously monitor the quality of oil and hydraulic fluids.
Clever sensor detects invisible fine dust in the air
A compact, fine-dust sensor, the FDS 15 from Dr. Födisch Umweltmesstechnik AG, provides a smart instrument that determines fine dust concentration (PM 2.5).
ProfEC Ventus accredited for the calibration of wind vanes
Wind measurements surely constitute one of the key factors in deciding whether a wind farm will be built or not. By calibrating sensors for wind measurements the risks for investors can be reduced considerably because of the reproducible results. Plus, uncertainties of measuring instruments can be assessed and reported with accuracy. ProfEC Ventus has now been…
A stress sensor for concrete (wind turbine foundations)
The sensor detects the compression of a metal body. This metal body is in a two components resin and protected housing.
ZephIR Lidar as good as a metmast says SeaRoc Group
Results now published confirm the lidar was available for 100% of the time and correlations to the met mast were found to be excellent and at least as good as variations between individual anemoneter cups.
Lufft’s new weather sensor is equipped with lightning detection
Lightning strikes can cause dangerous fires and lead to significant financial losses in the case of surge damage. This is especially true for wind turbines, solar panels, and smart grids, but it’s also relevant to building and power-plant insurance. The latest compact weather sensor from Lufft is providing a new form of lightning detection to…
From NASA to wind turbines: Wireless RFID sensors monitor rotating equipment
Phase IV Engineering has successfully developed wireless, battery-free RFID sensors that were initially designed to improve NASA’s water reclamation on the International Space Station. Now these sensors can also be used for wind turbines. Phase IV’s battery-free passive sensors can be used in predictive maintenance for turbines by keeping tabs on rotating equipment and watching for…
SoDAR AQ510 Wind Finder successfully passes first IEC classification test
SoDAR AQ510 Wind Finder achieved a major milestone toward full IEC compliance by performing the first IEC classification. AQ510 Wind Finder is the only SoDAR on the market with a first well-done sensitivity analysis. The classification results are very promising. AQ System Stockholm AB, cooperation partner of Ammonit Measurement GmbH in the field of remote…
German community wind farm banks on radio-shielding wind turbines from Siemens
The receiving stations of Deutsche Flugsicherung (DFS), the company in charge of air-traffic control for Germany, are an important part of the wireless communication infrastructure of the aviation industry. One of these radio navigation stations, close to the village of Löwenstedt in Germany’s northern state of Schleswig-Holstein, supports communications of pilots aloft. At first, it…
iSpin Monitor aims to correct yaw misalignments
The iSpin Monitor is intended for permanent installation on the wind turbines. ROMO Wind says its technology enables wind measurements, which until now have been difficult or impossible to measure with the current wind measurement equipment for wind turbines. The developer offers two levels of service with the monitors: iSpin Monitor Basicensures that the wind-farm…
Bigfoot Crane Co. features mobile wind meters
Bigfoot Crane Company recently introduced its new crane wind meters for North America. The company’s Windy Smartphone Anemometers uses wind speed and direction sensors to wirelessly transmit real-time wind and temperature data to smartphones or tablets. A free app is available that provides instant data of current, average, and maximum wind speed, direction, and temperature. History graphs may also be viewed. The…