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FEATURE “Wind Energy” Maintenance Predictive maintenance in the wind energy industry OneProd Wind System was recently awarded the GL certification (Germanischer Lloyd). As GL is a trusted reference in the wind energy sector, this constitutes a major endorsement of 01dB-Metravib’s dedicated condition-monitoring solution. ome endorsements have more value than others. On 8 September 2009, OneProd, a unique system developed by 01dB-Metravib for predictive maintenance through condition monitoring, received certification by Germanischer Lloyd, the reference inspection and certification body in the wind energy sector. S The OneProd Wind System is one of the first predictive maintenance systems in the world to obtain GL certification under regulations in application since 2007. Such recognition of the reliability and performance of predictive maintenance gives OneProd a ticket into the thriving wind energy market. The system has some genuine advantages, including a systems application that covers the main shaft all the way to the generator, the use of a specific vibration analysis methodology, and the factoring in of operating conditions – all it takes for the monitoring and robust diagnostics of wind turbines, to boost the reliability of wind energy facilities. The benefits of predictive maintenance Keeping production plant in operational condition at the lowest cost is a key function in all industrial environments. The challenges involve more than just the maintenance units. For more than twenty years, 01db-Metravib has been providing companies with the tools and services (vibration analysis, electrical analysis, oil analysis, and thermography) needed to diagnose the condition of rotary machines. Controlling vibrations and noise levels is important in many different fields. Expertise in vibro-acoustic techniques is 01dB-Metravib’s strong point. To nip potential problems in the bud, 01dB-Metravib developed the concept of predictive machine maintenance, basing its reliable monitoring and diagnostic services mostly on vibration analysis for the prevention of breakdowns and malfunctions. The company proposes specific monitoring solutions for wind farms. More information: www.01db-metravib.com www.oneprod-system.com Focus AREVA group subsidiary 01dB-Metravib is a French company with 350 employees. Fifty percent of its sales (more than 47 million euros) are generated by its international business through subsidiaries and a network of 50+ distributors. Geared to a broad range of needs in the field of acoustics and vibrations, 01dB-Metravib’s global offering of acoustic/vibration products and services includes equipment manufacturing, software development, engineering, consulting, services, research, and training. 01dB-Metravib is also a testing laboratory and manufacturer of instruments for measuring the thermo-mechanical properties of elastomer, polymer and composite materials: viscoelastic, glass transition, fatigue, cure and creep properties in tension, compression, shear and bending. jec composites magazine / No54 January 2010

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JEC COMPOSITES MAGAZINE - Issue #54 - January 2010

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