March 21, 2011
MYTH: “It is acceptable to use a stinger attached to the vibration sensor.” TRUTH: Stingers can be attached and used with most vibration sensors. However, stingers are the least desirable method to mount the sensor to the equipment. Stingers reduce the frequency range that can be measured with the attached sensor. Also, it is very difficult to […]
March 14, 2011
March 2011 • WindPower Engineering Condition-monitoring systems have made it clear that wind turbines are complex machines in which overall vibration values must be systematically determined and evaluation references made available. Points to consider when writing evaluation guidelines for wind-power plants include: • Function and structural design of wind turbines and their components • Interaction […]