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Wind Turbine

Efficiency with Advanced

Technologies perators of wind turbines are constantly looking toring of wind turbine braking systems, which improves to maximize both power output and pro?tability. turbine reliability while simultaneously increasing uptime.

Any tool that can reduce turbine maintenance re- In simple terms, wind turbine pro?tability is directly

O quirements and improve reliability is incredibly tied to its ability to generate power. Any unplanned break- useful. With a focus on creating solutions for customer downs not only incur signi?cant maintenance costs, but problems, Regal Rexnord™ has employed Industrial In- also decrease revenue streams due to lost energy output. ternet of Things (IIoT) technology to provide smart moni- In most cases, however, maintenance or repair can be challenging. Offshore wind turbines are often located 1-2 hours off land by boat, making them more challenging to reach. Additionally, critical systems such as the brakes are inside the nacelle at the top of the tower, which can be upwards of 300-500 feet high. As a result, equipment is hard to access, and often must be serviced at height. These challenges can increase the time and cost of maintenance, especially in emergency breakdown situations, further compromising power output and pro?tability. Reducing maintenance requirements and increasing reliability is therefore key for these installations.

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