CMS system in wind power generation

Does the wind turbine safety chain need a CMS?

However, as part of the wind turbine safety chain, it is an essential part of the WTC. These are usually provided by the OEM, however in some instances where controller access is provided, CMS can be integrated into the WTC to enable remote resets and stops such as ice detection systems.

How a condition monitoring system can improve the efficiency of wind turbines?

It is evident from the study of the advancement on condition monitoring systems used in wind turbines that the researchers had emphasized a few aspects. The enhancement of algorithms, could improve the accuracy and efficiency of the condition monitoring systems.

What is the difference between a CMS and a wind turbine sensor?

These are not high-precision sensors, unlike wind turbine CMS—where the fidelity of measurements affects downstream processing. With a CMS, understanding the sensitivity, bandwidth, and accuracy of the chosen sensor is important, as well as knowing if it can determine component health on all of the fault modes that can affect it.

What is a prognosis for a wind turbine CMS?

A prognosis for a wind turbine CMS is used slightly differently. Instead of changing future operating conditions to prevent component failure, an estimate is used to determine when the component will reach the end of its useful life. Figure 4 show a graphical example of the projection of future component health.