Turbine 3 · 2.1 MWExample
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IoT monitoring for wind farms and renewable energy facilities
Connect turbine PLCs, monitor vibrations and production, and predict failures from a single platform, using sensors and data analysis.
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Every turbine becomes a source of data
Mative connects turbine PLCs and field sensors to the cloud using the Wind Turbine Management module, the SCADA module, and the Synapsis ISBC Gateway. Each wind turbine becomes a data source. Monitor your fleet from a single interface, track vibrations and power output, and take action before a failure occurs.
What it solves
The wind farm problems we solve
- 01
Different control systems
The turbines have proprietary PLCs that do not communicate with one another. Mative brings data from different turbines into a single, centralized platform, giving you a comprehensive view of your fleet and allowing you to compare the turbines with one another.
- 02
Downtime and sudden failures
Analyzing the vibrations and thermal parameters of bearings and gearboxes helps identify mechanical anomalies before they develop into critical failures. This helps you reduce unplanned downtime.
- 03
Auxiliary consumption
Mative measures the energy consumed by the turbine's auxiliary systems and compares it to the energy produced. This allows you to improve the net energy balance of the entire plant and see how much energy the auxiliary systems consume.
- 04
Maintenance in hostile environments
Turbines are isolated and often difficult to reach. With continuous remote monitoring, fewer frequent physical inspections are needed, and technicians can work in safer conditions, even when site conditions are challenging.
- 05
Structural integrity and service life
Historical data sets show the mechanical stress on the tower and blades, as well as premature wear on components. By using objective data, you can manage wear and extend the operational life of the turbines, thereby protecting your investment.
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Net return on the portfolio
By integrating environmental data with PLC data, you can optimize the blade yaw and pitch angles and increase the net efficiency of each turbine in the fleet.
Software
Mative's wind energy software
Mative Cloud TC: Wind Turbine Management Module
The wind farm at a glance: rotor speed, wind direction, power generation, and operating temperatures—all in a centralized, intuitive dashboard for predictive maintenance.
Mative Cloud TC: Smart Metering Module
Meter Dashboard: critical thresholds, voltage anomalies, and consumption trends, all displayed on customizable dashboards, allowing you to compare the energy generated by your systems with the energy they consume.
Mative Cloud TC: SCADA Module
Mative's cloud-based SCADA system collects and displays data from SCADA components, PLCs, and RCUs, and integrates various industrial processes to respond to changes in the grid.
Synapsis Analysis
Business Intelligence Architecture for Big Data: Transform plant data streams into actionable insights to drive decision-making, accelerate growth, and stay competitive.
Field devices
Gateways, sensors, and encoders for turbines
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Synapsis ISBC Gateway
An industrial computer that collects data remotely and, using the Data Bridge, makes it accessible via Mative Cloud or other platforms.
Data sheet Synapsis ISBC Gateway
Vibration sensors
Wireless sensors for mechanical health monitoring: They detect wear, imbalances, and abnormal vibrations to prevent critical downtime in bearings and gearboxes.
Rotation speed encoders: bearingless measurement
Hollow-shaft incremental encoders, designed for mounting on large rotating components or for integration with standard NEMA C-face motors. They measure rotational speed.
Rotation speed calculation encoders
Durable incremental encoders: They generate pulses in response to rotational or linear movements and send speed data to Mative Cloud for continuous performance monitoring.
Frequently asked questions
Questions about monitoring wind farms
Can I connect turbines with different PLCs?
Yes. Mative integrates data from the proprietary PLCs of different turbines into a single platform. Synapsis ISBC Gateway, using the Data Bridge, converts the machine signals into parameters that the Mative Cloud can read, and from there you can view them on the dashboard for the entire fleet.
How does predictive maintenance work?
Wireless vibration sensors monitor bearings and gearboxes, along with thermal parameters. Artificial intelligence algorithms detect abnormal vibration patterns and flag potential failures before they become critical breakdowns, allowing you to take proactive action rather than waiting for the machine to stop.
What can I see in the Wind Turbine Management module?
A centralized dashboard for the entire fleet, displaying rotor speed, wind direction, energy production, and operating temperatures. From there, you can monitor the efficiency of each turbine and plan predictive maintenance.
Industries
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Contact us
Want to learn more? Contact us for more information or a demo of our products.
- Company
- Mative Srl
- VAT number: IT03190070643
- REA: AV-307398
- Offices
- Via San Pio da Pietrelcina, 81
- 83100 Avellino, Italy
- Contact
- TEL: +39 0825 1920080