SgurrEnergy’s innovative remote sensing device, Galion Lidar, has been deployed by Dudgeon Offshore Wind Ltd, owned by leading international energy companies, Statoil and Statkraft, to undertake a wind measurement and analysis campaign to support the development of Dudgeon offshore wind farm, located off the coast of Norfolk in the UK. Two Galion G4000 Offshore wind…
Laser based wind sensor helps correct yaw error, boosts energy production
A U.S.-based renewable energy company has successfully completed field trials that used data from a nacelle-mounted Lidar wind sensor to correct a yaw error and increase total energy production from an errant wind turbine. Eliminating the yaw error let the company improve annual energy production (AEP) from the turbine by 1.8%. “We decided look closer…
Meggitt Sensing intros Endevco general purpose Isotron accelerometers
Meggitt Sensing Systems, a Meggitt group division for sensing and monitoring systems for extreme environments, has announced an extension of its family of Endevco brand Isotron accelerometers. This new line of general purpose IEPE accelerometers meets the needs of a wide range of test applications. The Endevco brand…
AeroTorque Corp. announces partnership with Frontier Pro Services
AeroTorque Corp., a U.S. manufacturing and engineering firm for torsional control products and torque monitoring for wind turbines, has announced a partnership with Frontier Pro Services. The sales partnership serves to further introduce AeroTorque’s innovative WindTC, asymmetric torsional control, and their WindTM, torque monitoring services, to a broader audience in the US wind market. “It was…
Monitor dc current with new DT 3-wire current transducer from NK Technologies
The DT Series 3-Wire Current Transducer from NK Technologies is comes in a compact, space-saving case. The DT 3-Wire uses a common point for both power supply and output signal, and is factory calibrated for a single current range. This 3-wire method for DC current measurement keeps costs in check for projects where many sensors…
TURCK programmable temp sensor with integrated resistance temperature detector provides all-in-one measurement solution
TURCK has introduced its TS530 temperature sensor, the latest addition to the company’s temperature sensor line. Featuring an integrated resistance temperature detector (RTD), the TS530 combines the display, process connection and RTD all in a single part for fast and reliable performance. Simple, push-button programming and large, highly visible LED displays ensure easy operation, while…
Meggitt Sensing intros lightweight accelerometer
Meggitt Sensing Systems has announced the launch of the Endevco model 727, an extremely lightweight piezoresistive accelerometer for accurate shock measurement during drop testing of consumer electronic devices, among other shock and impact testing environments. Available in four ranges (2,000g, 6,000g, 20,000g and 60,000g), the model 727 can measure shocks in g ranges well above…
Meggitt Sensing Systems celebrates consolidation and growth in Southern California
Meggitt PLC, a global engineering group specializing in extreme environment components and smart subsystems, is focusing on California to expand sensor and electronics manufacturing. Facilities in San Juan Capistrano, California, and Londonderry, New Hampshire, are being consolidated into a 190,000-sq.-ft. location in Irvine where Meggitt expects to grow its workforce to nearly 500 over the…
Online sensor-and-systems catalog from Pepperl+Fuchs
Pepperl+Fuchs’ comprehensive North American Sensor and Systems Catalog and Selection Guide — Edition 2.0 is now available online. The interactive elements of the online catalog make this a go-to source for all sensing needs. Users can skip to needed equipment by using the table of contents or thumbnails. Users can also download or share the entire catalog…
Laser-based wind measurements from Ecofys could reduce cost of energy from wind farms
Ecofys consultants recently initiated a study to help bring down costs for wind energy projects in the Netherlands. Results indicate that using LiDAR (Light Detection and Ranging) can increase the value of a typical Dutch wind farm by over €1 million. These first-time results quantify how much targeted measurement campaigns help improve the value of…
World-class wind tunnel opens in Vermont
The world’s largest wind tunnel for wind sensor calibration has opened in Williston, Vermont, and Governor Peter Shumlin and representatives from The University of Vermont (UVM) and NRG Systems were on hand for the event. Owned and operated by Svend Ole Hansen of SOH Wind Engineering, this facility will be used to calibrate wind sensors…
Using remote sensing to reduce uncertainty in wind project energy estimates
Katy Briggs / DNV KEMA Energy & Sustainability / www.dnvkema.com Naomi Pierce / Second Wind / www.secondwind.com Accurate energy production estimates are key to successfully financing a wind power project. The most important input for an energy estimate is a wind resource assessment, during which the future performance of a planned wind project is commonly…
Pressure switch features continuous output
An electronic pressure switch offers supplemental continuous output of either 4 to 20mA or 1 to 5 Vdc. The 805QS pressure switch is a cost effective, compact loop-powered design. Its rugged construction and three-year warranty makes for a low cost of ownership. The 805QS is ideal for hazardous locations and hostile environments where space is limited. It…
Ethernet extenders: A fiber alternative made easy
Extending a point-to-point transmission beyond the 100-meter Ethernet limitation typically involves using fiber cables. However, deploying a new fiber infrastructure can be difficult to justify in a cost-benefit analysis, and far more time-consuming than leveraging existing copper wiring resources. According to a 2009 entry of the U.S. Department of Transportation, installation for one mile (1.6 km) of…
Compact electrical filter for equipment in high temperatures
A recent C22F appliance inlet with filter is for equipment requiring electrical components rated for high ambient temperatures. The design provides higher temperature ratings in a standard compact package, thus filling a gap between existing products and the increasing demand for high-performing components. The C22F appliance connector is rated for 155°C. The chamfered shape of…
How to quickly convert any standard sensor output to modbus format
The ADC series of analog to digital signal converters readily accepts analog signals from up to eight loop or separately powered current, voltage, temperature, or any other parameter sensor, and seamlessly converts them to a digital signal output that interfaces with the industry standard Modbus RTU digital protocol using a single network address. DIN rail…
Small current sensor detects low dc levels
NK Technologies introduces DS1 DC Current Sensors. DS1 current sensors feature a compact and non-adjustable one-piece design to deliver reliable detection of very low DC current levels in a wide range of applications. Their compact and non-adjustable one-piece design simplifies installation, even in crowded control cabinets. DS1 current sensors can be powered by any DC…
Condition monitoring goes wireless
Vibconnect RF is a wireless condition monitoring system for wind farm machinery. A sensor unit consisting of a radio module and combined sensors for vibration and temperature connect to machines. Each bridge caters to as many as fifty sensors located within the large radio range of the system. It monitors the condition of roller bearings…
Smarter torque sensor
The TorqSense Digital RWT410/420 Series transducers with integral electronics is available in three different body sizes for torque ranges up to 13,000 Nm. The new TorqSense RWT410/420 torque sensors, which replace the RWT310/320 series, feature significant performance gains in resolution, frequency response, reduced sensor current consumption, and faster digital data throughput. Transducer overload capability has…
Amp transducer sets performance standard
The HO series of current transducers is said to set a new standard of performance, programmability, and ease-of-use for designers of the latest generation of motor drives and inverters. The HO series of open-loop ASIC based current transducers deliver better performance in areas such as thermal drift, response time, power supply, and noise driven by…