Applications
Wind Energy
Minimize downtime and control operating costs with predictive maintenance and advanced diagnostics.
With over 60,000 turbines in the U.S. alone and record growth expected worldwide, O&Ms are faced with a monumental and uncertain path to achieving an optimum balance between minimizing downtime and controlling operating costs. Discover two key strategies to help achieve this balance by harnessing the power of advanced test equipment for fast and effective troubleshooting and predictive maintenance programs.
Efficient Troubleshooting and Root Cause Analysis
Quick Answers: When problems happen, wind operators need quick answers. Troubleshooting and diagnosing problems help rule out and find issues to get to the root of the problem quickly. With over 20 low-voltage and high-voltage tests and measurements, the iTIG gives insight into common and uncommon failure modes and weaknesses in rotating machinery.
Having the data to make intelligent decisions gives wind site managers tools they need to prevent unplanned downtime and to troubleshoot generators, motors, and related assets.
Predictive Maintenance for Wind Energy Operations
Harnessing Data-Centric Approaches: High voltage tests such as surge tests, partial discharge (PD) tests and others are essential for O&M operators who want to predict what failures can be expected using a data-centric approach. Consistent testing conducted over time gives users trending data so O&Ms can spot weak insulation before it escalates into a critical problem. This allows wind farm operations to prioritize turbine servicing and schedule maintenance rather than risk unplanned downtime.
Up-Tower Testing
Working in small spaces always presents challenges for technicians in a nacelle. Up-tower testing is achieved with the iTIG’s rugged and lightweight design. Technicians can easily hoist the instrument and the compact construction allows it to be propped up in a work space or set on end if space is tight.
Up-Tower Reliability
Generator reliability and maintenance is a concern for all wind site operators and maintenance professionals. Electrom’s iTIG gives O&M managers the electrical tests they need to verify generator health and insulation condition. Low voltage electrical tests are used to ensure that the generator can be safely energized and failure is not imminent. Higher voltage tests can be used as a predictive tool to indicate the longevity of a generator’s windings.
Use the iTIG winding analyzer to perform the following low voltage and high voltage tests that are recommended by the American Wind Energy Association (AWEA):
iTIG Features and Benefits for Wind Operators
Compact, Rugged, and Portable for Easy Up-tower Testing
iTIG is the most rugged 4–15 kV tester that is ready for in-the-field testing.
Electrom’s Power Pack is the only truly portable 30–40 kV power pack solution.
iTIG models with briefcase style cases are available.
Wide Range of Electrical Tests for Wind Generator Reliability and Predictive Maintenance
High accuracy tests and measurements including:
Advanced high frequency surge tests that find more insulation weaknesses.
Surge Comparison tests with EAR% or %WD calculations.
Partial Discharge measurement.
DC Hipot, Step Voltage tests, and Ramp tests.
Insulation Resistance: Megohm, DAR, PI
High accuracy 4-wire Winding Resistance, mΩ or µΩ
Automated testing to Save Time and Get Consistent Test Results
Complete test automation from low voltage measurements to high voltage surge tests and partial discharge measurements.
Test automation is the best way to conduct tests the same way, every time, by any operator.
Automatic tests dramatically improves testing productivity; includes preset test parameters and Pass/Fail limits.
User friendly interface is intuitive and easy to use.
Advanced Test Reporting for Powerful Diagnostics
Trend analysis is easy by charting test data recorded over any time frame.
Results for each test set are automatically stored in a file.
Reports can be generated by the iTIG and saved to a company server.
Reports can be generated on a PC using Electrom’s TRPro report program.
Test data can be transferred from the iTIG to a PC or server using a USB Flash Drive, Ethernet or wireless connection.
Free technical and application support for the life of the instrument
Electrom Offers Models and Options for Every Budget
Electrom can grow with your business. Easily upgrade models with a software update and improve your testing capabilities as your business grows.
Choose the model and options that fit your motor reliability and maintenance program.
Choose Model A, B, C, or D for varying levels of automation, reporting, and specific test sets, including partial discharge.
Explore the Most Reliable Family of Testers on the Market
Contact Electrom for detailed option sets and pricing for iTIG models.
Add a Power Pack
The iTIG plus the Electrom Power Pack equals lightweight and portable high voltage motor testing at:
All Testers and Power Packs are Self-enclosed in Rugged Carrying Cases for Portability and Field Testing Convenience
You can also buy matching cases for your additional equipment and accessories.