Make maintenance a breeze – Predictive practices for aging turbines
Wind turbines present unique challenges as they age, particularly concerning component wear and inventory needs. In such cases, predictive maintenance provides a lifeline in the form of optimized lifecycles, maintenance schedules, and return on investment of infrastructure. Read how, by leveraging data and advanced technology, operators can maintain a higher degree of confidence in the performance of their fleet.
Australia Wind Energy 2024 – Insights from global energy leaders
Australia Wind Energy 2024, held on July 10 and 11 in Melbourne, concluded with resounding success. The conference attracted over 5,000 attendees and featured more than 150 speakers highlighting the latest innovations, policy developments, and investment opportunities in wind energy.
Next-level monitoring – New IMx upgrade now available
The SKF IMx-16W-K – Upgrade kit brings a boost to wind turbine monitoring, ensuring they run longer, perform better, and remain cost-effective. Here’s why you should consider upgrading your existing IMx system.
Testing the boundaries – Turbine bearings in extreme environments
Wind turbines operate in a multitude of conditions — from the scorching heat of deserts to icy polar terrains. Each environment poses unique challenges for their bearings. In this article, we explore the hurdles turbine bearings face and highlight the innovative solutions the industry is adopting to counter them.
Let’s talk safety – What kind of maintenance do wind turbines need?
Wind turbines run continuously for 120,000 hours transforming kinetic energy generated by wind into electricity. To achieve the expected life span of 20 years, they need proper maintenance to operate safely. Read what operators need to look out for.
Wind innovations – Part 1 – Three wind technologies you should know about
As wind energy continues to be one of the fastest growing renewable energy sources worldwide, the possibilities in that area are endless. Many creative thinkers are coming up with various alternative innovations that could turn the tide.
Keeping wind turbines spinning – Why artificial intelligence alone is not enough
The goal of every operator is to get the best out of their wind turbine. But the methods it takes to reach that singular goal are many. That's where SKF Rotating Equipment Performance comes in – a tailor-made service for your needs.
Demands on modern turbines – How to meet gearbox performance needs
The wind energy sector continuously works to make electricity production more efficient. We are seeing a rise in offshore installations as well as in areas with low winds. The challenge: designing wind turbine components that can withstand these harsh conditions.
Pro-active monitoring – How artificial intelligence can reduce false alarms
When false alarms occur in a wind turbine, they can incur high costs and waste operators’ valuable time. To reduce the amount of such incidents, SKF has developed Protean, leveraging AI technology based on SKF @ptitude software to monitor wind turbine drivetrains in an automated fashion.
