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Wind turbine in an offshore wind farm

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Wind turbine in an offshore wind farm

Overview

Wind turbines in offshore wind farms operate in an extremely harsh environment. Besides the buffeting of constant waves and often exceedingly strong winds, they have to withstand the corrosive effects of salt water. Due to the way the turbines are constructed and their location, it is inevitable that some seawater will enter the turbine tower. The water level inside the tower must be continuously monitored in order to detect any leaks at an early stage that can cause corrosion. To determine the mechanical loads and the generating capability of a wind power array, the tidal and wave height measurements on the outside are also required.

Operating Conditions

Measuring Task
Level measurement
Measuring Point
In a tower
Medium
Sea water
Measuring Range
15 m
Temperature
+5 … +25 °C
Pressure
0 … 0 bar

Challenges

  • Aggressive saline atmosphere

Benefits

  • Reliable: Detection of leaks, corrosion prevention and safe operation
  • Cost effective: High-resistance materials for uninterrupted operation
  • User friendly: Simple mounting and setup

Recommended Products

Recommended Sensors

VEGA VEGAPULS C 23
Industrial Sensors

VEGAPULS C 23

  • Exact measurement results independent of medium, process and environmental conditions
  • Unaffected by vessel installations due to very good signal focusing
  • Maintenance-free operation due to non-contact 80 GHz radar technology

VEGA

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Wireless & Connectivity

VEGA PLICSMOBILE T81
Industrial Sensors

PLICSMOBILE T81

  • Monitor up to 15 sensors with one device
  • Pre-configured data transmission for quick setup
  • Self-sufficient installation without mains power supply

VEGA

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Software & Monitoring

VEGA Inventory System
Software

VEGA Inventory System

Inventory System

VEGA Inventory System (VIS) is a web-based software for real-time data acquisition, visualization, and logistics management of inventory levels in storage tanks and silos. Companies can manage their inventories proactively, ensuring greater flexibility in delivery schedules, expanding optimization options, and reducing stock discrepancies. Precise, real-time visualization of stocks allows deviations to be quickly identified, minimizing financial impact. The system combines reliable VEGA measurement technology for liquids and bulk solids with secure cloud-based or on-premises software, providing the basis for intelligent and strategic decisions for optimal inventory management. VIS supports both internal inventory monitoring and Vendor Managed Inventory (VMI) applications, where suppliers manage customer stock replenishment using real-time level data.

  • Real-time inventory monitoring across all connected storage locations via web browser or mobile app
  • Four visualization modes — Chart, Graphic, Map, and Trend — for comprehensive stock visibility
  • Color-coded traffic light status system (green/yellow/red) for instant stock level assessment

VEGA

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