Ultrasonic bearing monitoring for wind turbines

Tribology research

Higher education and research

A technique using ultrasonic waves to measure the load transmitted through ball bearings in wind turbines and predict bearing failure.

A custom-built sensor mounted in the wind turbine bearing that measures ultrasound wave time of flight to determine load and stress levels.

England

A custom-built piezoelectric sensor designed to measure load transmission through wind turbine bearings using ultrasonic waves, enabling predictive maintenance. The sensor is smaller and cheaper than existing alternatives.