Wind Project O&M and Safety Conference

Vibration Analysis Strategies for O&M Excellence, Warranty and Insurance (Room Sunset IV - V)

01 Mar 17
10:15 AM - 10:40 AM
Vibration analysis and condition monitoring is used in many points in the asset life for O&M, commissioning as well as insurance and development. The major strategies applying Condition Monitoring (CMS) for OEM acceptance, owner acceptance, commissioning, end of warranty, post repair, due diligence and validating OEM CMS data.
For example the O&M cost reduction using CMS is 60-65% less cost with a significant further reduction of downtime and labor costs. Secondly for end of warranty inspection (EOW) to know exactly what in the drive train is failing or needs correctible maintenance correction.  
Owner perspective on what is important for RFQ's, OEM systems, fixing underperforming CMS and a brief explanation of vibration analysis. Insurance perspective to understand and preventing risk exposure, repair validation and risk mitigation through understanding health of drivetrain components. Lastly, from the investor/developer perspective to understand what they have built or are considering purchasing from an asset health report