The Challenge
We know that many operators have invested heavily in creating data, but analysing large volumes of complex data can be difficult.
We understand that maintaining high availability across asset intensive facilities is a key priority for our clients.
The Solution
Our Advanced Pattern Recognition application provides a highly accurate and intuitive monitoring solution.
High scalability features enable entire assets to be screened, ensuring a comprehensive PdM strategy.
Customer Case Study
Advanced Pattern Recognition (APR) identified several excursions in the hydraulic oil temperature of our clients offshore wind turbine.
Investigations found no obvious defect in the system operation or cooler, with the turbine operation remaining unaffected.
Two weeks later with increasing wind speeds the fault became an operational restriction with repeated turbine tripping. Actions taken:
- Hypertwin™ forecast significant production losses.
- Attempts to curtail the turbine proved ineffective.
- An engineering decision was made to shutdown the turbine in high wind speed conditions to protect the turbine’s useful life.
A targeted inspection found advanced fatigue of the priming pump drive coupling, reducing the oil flow through the cooler.
Benefits
- Targeted maintenance
- Maximise useful life
- Managed risk
- Minimise loss
