Evaluation of Asynchronous Wind Generator Stator Magnetic Slot Wedge and Coil Movement Using Electrical Signature Analysis

Abstract— Two significant issues in wind power asynchronous generators are magnetic wedge loss and coil movement resulting in winding faults. Most of the time the failures occur unexpectedly or require borescope or visual inspections of the generator stators. In this paper we will identify how both conditions can be detected during operation through Electrical Signature…

ECMS-1 NEW

The ECMS-1 is the single-channel version of the EmpathCMS system.  All of the capabilities, same software, same function and designed for supporting single wind turbines, motors, generators or transformers.  Allows you to mix and match EmpathCMS and ECMS-1 in the system to monitor and identify defects from one machine to 3200 machines per software instance.…

Energy and Environment Impact from Machine Defects with EMPATH ESA

Electrical and Mechanical Defects in an electrically driven machine have a direct impact on energy consumption.  This can be from sub-standard maintenance practices, such as misalignment or belt tension, or degrading components such as bearings, belts, impellors, gears, and other parts.  In this article we will discuss a simple motor/pump combination on a Variable Frequency…