Current signature and vibration analyses to diagnose an In-serviceWind turbine drive train

The goal of the present paper is to achieve the diagnosis of an in-service 1.5 MW wind turbine equipped with a doubly-fed induction generator through current signature and vibration analyses. Real data from operating machines have rarely been analysed in the scientific literature through current sig...

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Autores: Artigao Andicobery, Estefanía, Koukoura, Sofia, Honrubia Escribano, Andrés, Carroll, James, McDonald, Alasdair, Gómez-Lázaro, Emilio
Formato: artículo
Fecha de publicación:2018
País:España
Recursos:Universidad de Castilla-La Mancha
Repositorio:RUIdeRA. Repositorio Institucional de la UCLM
OAI Identifier:oai:ruidera.uclm.es:10578/20436
Acesso em linha:http://hdl.handle.net/10578/20436
Access Level:acceso abierto
Palavra-chave:Condition monitoring
Current signature analysis
Doubly-fed induction generator
Gearbox
Vibration analysis
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Resumo:The goal of the present paper is to achieve the diagnosis of an in-service 1.5 MW wind turbine equipped with a doubly-fed induction generator through current signature and vibration analyses. Real data from operating machines have rarely been analysed in the scientific literature through current signature analysis supported by vibrations. The wind turbine under study was originally misdiagnosed by the operator, where a healthy component was replaced and the actual failure continued progressing. The chronological evolution of both the electrical current and vibration spectra is presented to conduct an in-depth tracking of the fault. The diagnosis is achieved through spectral analysis of the stator currents, where fault frequency components related to rotor mechanical unbalance are identified. This is confirmed by the vibration analysis, which provides insightful information on the health of the drive train. These results can be implemented in condition monitoring strategies, which is of great interest to optimise operation and maintenance costs of wind farms.