Condition monitoring at HUSUM WIND 2025

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The mechanical drive train of a wind turbine is inevitably exposed to a range of damaging influences. It is only logical that this will actually lead to damage in individual cases. Much of this damage does not directly cause a wind turbine to fail, but it can result in secondary damage.

This is precisely where condition monitoring comes into play. Using vibration diagnostic methods, even the smallest irregularities in drive elements can be accurately described many months before an actual failure occurs. In many cases, a quantitative assessment is also possible. Repairs can then be planned in a targeted manner. But even more important is that drive elements that do not show any signs of vibration diagnostics are absolutely certain to be in perfect working order.

GfM performs monitoring either with the Peakanalyzer online condition monitoring system permanently installed on the drive or, alternatively, with the mobile PeakStore5 system, which is used during recurring inspections. All systems are very powerful and extremely easy to use. Clear user guidance, fixed presettings, and, above all, the option of automated vibration analysis ensure that the operator can make competent diagnoses with only knowledge of mechanical engineering and mechanical drive technology.

As an additional function, the PeakStore5 system can be used to perform all measurements and calculations for dynamic balancing at variable speeds. For drives that must be kept clear of personnel during operation, control via a smartphone app is possible.

GfM will be presenting its products at HUSUM WIND 2025 at booth 5C03. Interested parties are cordially invited to attend a demonstration of the systems.