Measurement campaigns and field tests on wind turbines are challenging and versatile. Different parameters – not only electrical ones – but also mechanical and environmental parameters need to be measured synchronously for successful wind turbine testing. The DEWETRON solution introduces a synchronized and distributed data acquisition system which covers the demands for many different tests, including for instance the evaluation of the power performance according to IEC 61400-12-1 or the analysis of noise emission of wind turbines according to IEC 61400-11. Moreover, DEWETRON supports electrical compliance tests to grid code according to IEC 61400-21-1. This includes analyses of the following data:
The application requires two distributed and synchronized systems. First, there is a measurement system on the top of the wind turbine in the nacelle. Second, there is a system on the ground next to the transformer. Both systems consist out of the same high precision measurement components:
In the air, the measurement system acquires a plurality of parameters including the voltage and current on the stator as well as vibration and movement. Moreover, the system receives data including wind direction, wind speed, outside temperature, and air pressure from the turbine controller via CAN, Ethernet, or Modbus. Likewise, the system collects voltage and current at the transformer, the noise emission of the wind turbine, and auxiliary signals from PLC on the ground.
There are several aspects, that make DEWETRON your ideal partner for wind turbine testing. In the following list, you can find some of the benefits, that sets our products apart from others:
DEWETRON is the manufacturer of high-precision test and measurement technology. Apart from wind turbine testing, DEWETRON serve customers working in various industries (e.g. aerospace, automotive, energy, and industrial). Thereby, DEWETRON offer our customers all-inclusive packages. This means they develop hardware with state-of-the-art technology which you can operate with OXYGEN – the most intuitive data acquisition and analysis software – developed by DEWETRON. Moreover, DEWETRON complement hard- and software with unsurpassed service and support. Simply, send us an email and request more information about DEWETRON solutions. You can also download our latest Power/Energy Solution Guide.