Wind turbine testing … with total confidence

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Measurement technology for the wind energy industry

Use test and measurement technology from HBM to safeguard your wind power plant and maximize your return. Extend service life and slash downtimes.

Maximize service life.Minimize downtimes.

Structural analyses

Strain gauges andtransducers

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For technical info visit: www.hbm.com/windenergy

The efficient use of your wind power system is paramount in ensuring a fast return on your investment. To achieve this it is essential to maximize its life cycle and keep downtimes at an absolute minimum. Fundamental to your success will be the optimization of critical components, the continuous monitoring of structural elements, and the professional testing of the entire design.

HBM Test and Measurement provides you with the complete solution for safe development, production, start up and operation of wind turbines. Develop more efficiently

Identify potential weaknesses in critical components already during the design phase of your wind power system - using nCode DesignLifeTM software from HBM.

Confidently assure component quality

Assure the quality of your components in the test and production phase using transducers, e.g. for extremely high forces and torques, as well as amplifiers and software from HBM.

Accurately assess system status

Monitor the status of rotor blades, towers and foundations, even under water, using HBM test and measurement equipment - a perfect insight that enables you to assess the status of your wind turbine and structures.

Benefit from the global market leader‘s know-how to achieve the most reliable and trusted test results.We offer you 60 years of experience in test and measurement, and 30 years in the field of wind energy.

Data acquisition systems

Material fatigue prediction

Torque transducers for testing generators

Fatigue tests on rotor blades

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OffshoreAt sea, the components of a wind turbine must withstand around 2 billion load cycles over the course of their service life. They need to withstand storms without damage. Maintenance and servicing are compli-cated and, above all, expensive. Reliable components and maintenance that can be planned in advance are therefore of critical importance.

Safe testing of critical components ... anywhere!

Wind power is the energy of the future. As a result, the requirements for wind power turbinedesigns are increasing - both onshore and offshore. Wind power needs the security of valid tests and measurement results - in the development and operation of components and complete wind power systems.

OnshoreSuitable areas for wind turbines onshore are limited and approval procedures can take a long time. The energy efficiency of existing wind parks is being increased by upgrading. Towers are getting higher, rotor blades larger and the resulting forces and torques also increase above average values.

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Safe testing of critical components ... anywhere!

HBM Measurement Engineering - your measurement project in safe hands

From consulting through installation and documentation - the HBM Measurement Engineering team handles complete measurement tasks in wind power systems. Our qualified staff is specially trained for offshore duties and for working at great heights. Our competences also include the preparation of under-water measurements. Find out more at: www.hbm.com/services

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Rotor blades, gear units, generators

HBM provides you with professional test and measurement technology to enable safe testing of the critical components of your wind wind turbine, for example:

— Rotor blades: Electrical and optical strain gauges for fatigue testing on rotor blades ensure long service life and optimal design

— Gear units: High-precision torque transducers for test benches allow development of gear units with long service life, low wear and high efficiency

— Generators: Torque transducers for maximum torque requirements (up to 5 MN) enable reliable determination of generator efficiency.

Use HBM technology for regular measurements of stress on rotor blades, towers or foundations. Benefit from the complete measurement chain from a single source.

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Test and measurement technology for safer wind power systems

For technical info visit: www.hbm.com/windenergy

Reliable transducers for structural analysis

Measure force and strain using reliable transducers from HBM that can be easily and rapidly integrated into your wind power system, for tasks like ...

— Monitoring of stress states, e.g. on towers, foundations, nacelles and hubs during operation to increase the reliability of the entire system

— Creating load histories for estimating the remaining life.

Torque transducers for precise measurement of high torques

Extremely high torques occur in wind power applications. This is not a problem for HBM measurement technology.Benefit from torque transducers up to 5 MN.m in capacity and even higher, which provide maximum accuracy,for example in:

— Transmission test rigs

— Tests for determining generator efficiency (according to IEC 60034).

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“Intelligent“ series KMR force washers monitor critical annular flange connections commonly used in wind power systems.

HBM offers you a wide range of products and solutions for safer generation of wind energy. Benefit from perfectly balanced measurement chains comprising transducers, amplifiers and software from a single source, for instance ...

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Optical rosette for residual stress analysis

Electrical and optical strain gauges

Benefit from HBM‘s extensive range of electrical strain gauges. Ideal for measurements on different components of a wind power system and tried and tested in many underwater applications as well as in extremely harsh environments.

New: Optical strain gauges from HBM. The optimal choice, for example, for underwater measurements and when resistance against lightning is required at maximum strain and high load cycles. Contact us for more information.

Linear electrical strain gauge

Instrumentation for test-bench and service applicationsThe QuantumX data acquisition system is the ideal measurement instrumentation for development, test bench, service

and maintenance. Besides being very compact and flexible, QuantumX modules are capable of acquiring data in almost

all physical quantities. The system is especially suited to:

— Functional and performance testing of generators or rotor blades

— Structural and component tests in the field, including transmission of measured values via WLAN.

Wind energy portalProduct information, application reports, technical articles -

you will find all the information you need in HBM‘s internet portal

dedicated to the wind energy industry at:

www.hbm.com/windenergy

HBM worldwideHBM maintains a worldwide presence through production facilities and representatives. Whether

you are a wind turbine builder or a component manufacturer - our innovative test and measurement

products, systems and solutions support your wind energy projects throughout the world.

For more information, please go to www.hbm.com/windenergy

HBM Test and Measurement

www.hbm.com Tel. +49 6151 803-0E-Mail: info@hbm.com Fax +49 6151 803-9100

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