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Real-time monitoring of wind turbine blade alignment using laser measurement

Mankowski, O.; Wang, Q.

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O. Mankowski



Abstract

The aim of this paper is focused on using laser based metrology techniques to capture the positional changes of wind turbines in service and aligning drivelines in the turbines. In this way the mechanical operation, and therefore the aerodynamic design and loading predictions, of the turbine can be more accurately predicted and thus lead to greater optimization and improved efficiencies. In order to perform real-time blade alignment, a laboratory test rig has been created that operates at the typical rotational rates of a wind turbine. This test will be conducted on both the radial misalignment and axial angular misalignment for a range of rotational speeds and torque loads. As such, a relationship for variation in alignment by rotational speed and torque will be determined, as well as presenting a method for real-time analysis of wind turbine blade alignment. Tests will also be conducted showing misalignment, and hence will show when the blade enters a state of requiring re-alignment.

Citation

Mankowski, O., & Wang, Q. (2016). Real-time monitoring of wind turbine blade alignment using laser measurement. . https://doi.org/10.1016/j.procir.2016.10.041

Conference Name 9th International Conference on Digital Enterprise Technology- DET 2016
Conference Location Nanjing, China
Start Date Mar 29, 2016
End Date Mar 31, 2016
Acceptance Date Feb 28, 2016
Online Publication Date Nov 16, 2016
Publication Date Nov 16, 2016
Deposit Date Mar 17, 2016
Publicly Available Date Mar 28, 2024
Volume 56
Pages 128-132
Series ISSN 2212-8271
DOI https://doi.org/10.1016/j.procir.2016.10.041
Additional Information Conference date: 29-31 March 2016

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