SKF introduces Windcon 3.0 wind turbine monitor

SKF UK, an engineering company, has launched the third-generation version of its wind turbine condition monitoring system.

The SKF Windcon 3.0 is designed to enable wind farms to extend turbine maintenance intervals, manage resources more effectively and avoid costly downtime.

The system features CAN-bus interconnectivity to a number of systems typically found in modern wind turbines, such as centralised lubrication, blade monitoring and gearbox oil condition systems.

These elements can be remotely monitored at any maintenance centre with internet access using SKF's Webcon software.

Using vibration sensors mounted on a turbine's main shaft bearings, drive-train gearbox and generator, Windcon 3.0 collects, analyses and compiles a range of operating data that can be configured to suit a wind farm's specific requirements.

The data collected facilitates root-cause failure analysis to eliminate recurring failures and keep costs down, according to SKF.

A brochure is available to accompany the solution, which explains the functionality of the Windcon 3.0 system and includes information on SKF's Windlub automatic lubrication solution, which is claimed to provide wind farms with even greater reliability from turbines.

SKF has also launched an engineering consultancy service for wind farms, which helps ensure that new turbines are able to deliver optimum productivity and reliability.

The service provides support with troubleshooting for a range of design-related problems.

Back to top