Summary
最新の風力タービンは厳しい環境で離れた場所でで連続動作します。メンテナンスの機会が制限されているため群を抜く信頼性が必須です。タービンの回転速度はキーとなるオペレーティングパラメータで、製造者はリアルタイムで正確な測定ができるセンサシステムを必要とします。頑丈な有る無し検知センサシステムは、必要とされる精度と信頼性を提供する一方、沖でも陸でも外部に晒された厳しい環境耐えます。
ユーザー利点
- 非接触な動作のシンプルなセンサシステム
- 頑丈な構造は腐食と水の浸入に耐性があります。
- 離れた場所、厳しい環境下での抜群の信頼性とフィットアンドフォゲットオペレーション
製品特徴
ワンピースAISI 303(V2A)ステンレス鋼のボディ- 最新鋭のASICテクノロジーで抜群の動作信頼性
- 小さいサイズのセンサなのに10mmの検出距離
- 厳しい環境でも素晴らしい耐性
Customer Application
A manufacturer of wind turbines provides engineering support for systems installed around the globe. The company’s field-service capability is backed by 24-hour remote data monitoring, allowing early detection of potential problems. Given the remote location of most wind farms, monitoring systems must be exceptionally reliable, as site attendance is infrequent. Turbine rotation velocity is a key operating parameter, and the company requires robust sensor systems that provide accurate data in real-time. Traditional rotary-encoder technology is unsuitable as sensors do not withstand prolonged exposure to outdoor, often salt-laden, environments. In addition, turbine rotation speeds are relatively low, typically requiring more complex mechanical encoders. The company requires a simple, contactless system that provides fit-and-forget operation with extended maintenance intervals. Sensors must be mechanically robust and must withstand prolonged exposure to harsh outdoor conditions including seawater. An industry-standard interface is highly desirable to avoid the need for specialized control systems.
Customer Solution
Rugged Full Inox inductive sensors from the Contrinex Extreme range are ideal for this application. Highly reliable and rated to IP68 or IP69K, these units provide a cost-effective alternative to tradition rotary-encoder technology. A one-piece M18-diameter AISI 304 (V2A) stainless-steel body and vacuum-encapsulated electronics make this device particularly suitable for the hostile environment, and the sensing distance of 10 mm allows fully contactless operation. A single sensor is mounted in each turbine head, immediately adjacent to the main mounting ring for the blade assembly. As the blades rotate, so does the mounting ring, and the sensor detects the presence of each mounting bolt as it passes the sensing face. The angular spacing of the bolts is known. Measuring the time that elapses between successive signals thus allows the rotation velocity of the blades to be calculated. The sensor is configured with an industry-standard PNP normally-open interface, and connection to the turbine’s control systems is via an integral M12 connector and PUR-sheathed cable. This allows easy removal and replacement during routine maintenance. The sensor is corrosion-resistant and impervious to water ingress. Reliability has been excellent. Contrinex inductive sensors deliver a cost-effective solution that satisfies the customer’s requirements for a simple, fit-and-forget system.