{"id":8713,"date":"2023-03-31T07:59:28","date_gmt":"2023-03-31T07:59:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.eologix-ping.com\/?p=8713"},"modified":"2023-09-06T11:34:30","modified_gmt":"2023-09-06T09:34:30","slug":"imbalances-on-wind-turbines","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/legacy.eologix-ping.com\/en\/imbalances-on-wind-turbines\/","title":{"rendered":"Imbalances on wind turbines: causes, effects and solutions"},"content":{"rendered":"<section class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\"><p>[vc_row equal_height=&#8221;yes&#8221;][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1680249847712{padding-top: 15px !important;padding-bottom: 15px !important;}&#8221;]<strong>TECHNOLOGy<\/strong> | 9 MIN TO READ[\/vc_column_text]<div id=\"ultimate-heading-46226a355d463a454\" class=\"uvc-heading ult-adjust-bottom-margin ultimate-heading-46226a355d463a454 uvc-5326  uvc-heading-default-font-sizes\" data-hspacer=\"no_spacer\"  data-halign=\"left\" style=\"text-align:left\"><div class=\"uvc-heading-spacer no_spacer\" style=\"top\"><\/div><div class=\"uvc-main-heading ult-responsive\"  data-ultimate-target='.uvc-heading.ultimate-heading-46226a355d463a454 h1'  data-responsive-json-new='{\"font-size\":\"\",\"line-height\":\"\"}' ><h1 style=\"--font-weight:theme;margin-top:20px;margin-bottom:20px;\">Imbalances on wind turbines: Causes, effects and solutions<\/h1><\/div><\/div><div id=\"ultimate-heading-25216a355d463a499\" class=\"uvc-heading ult-adjust-bottom-margin ultimate-heading-25216a355d463a499 uvc-7167  uvc-heading-default-font-sizes\" data-hspacer=\"no_spacer\"  data-halign=\"center\" style=\"text-align:center\"><div class=\"uvc-heading-spacer no_spacer\" style=\"top\"><\/div><div class=\"uvc-sub-heading ult-responsive\"  data-ultimate-target='.uvc-heading.ultimate-heading-25216a355d463a499 .uvc-sub-heading '  data-responsive-json-new='{\"font-size\":\"\",\"line-height\":\"\"}'  style=\"font-weight:normal;\">Avoiding unnecessary loads for wind turbines with continuous monitoring of pitch angles. Use the button below to book a first appointment to learn more about eologix:align.<\/div><\/div><style type=\"text\/css\" data-type=\"the7_shortcodes-inline-css\">#default-btn-6b1af050e5a4ae9cd1dc4ae31ef5e942.ico-right-side > i {\n  margin-right: 0px;\n  margin-left: 8px;\n}\n#default-btn-6b1af050e5a4ae9cd1dc4ae31ef5e942 > i {\n  margin-right: 8px;\n}\n<\/style><div class=\"btn-align-center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.eologix.com\/en\/meet-us\/#bookameeting\" class=\"default-btn-shortcode dt-btn dt-btn-l link-hover-off  vc_custom_1680250734007\" id=\"default-btn-6b1af050e5a4ae9cd1dc4ae31ef5e942\" title=\"Get a demo\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span>Get a demo<\/span><\/a><\/div>[vc_empty_space][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;8692&#8243; img_size=&#8221;562&#215;374&#8243; alignment=&#8221;right&#8221; style=&#8221;vc_box_outline&#8221; border_color=&#8221;white&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1679475497022{border-radius: 4px !important;}&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row bg_type=&#8221;image&#8221;][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/6&#8243;][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;4\/6&#8243;][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element \">\n<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n<p>To ensure efficient and reliable power generation by wind turbines, they must be regularly maintained and inspected. This should also ensure that any imbalances that may exist are detected promptly and corrected in a targeted manner.<\/p>\n<p>Basically, two types of imbalances can be distinguished, which are based on different causes and require different approaches for elimination:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Mass imbalance<\/strong> and<\/li>\n<li><strong>Aerodynamic imbalance<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Since <a href=\"http:\/\/windenergy.expert\/woran-erkennt-man-dass-ein-rotorfluegel-eine-unwucht-hat\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">both types of imbalance<\/a> can occur separately or in combination in wind turbines, it is advisable to first identify the cause(s) of the imbalance.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>In order to avoid misdiagnosis or, in the worst case, even to increase vibration and loads by wrong recommendations, the following procedure has proven itself in practice:<\/p>\n<p>First, the system is checked for any blade angle deviations between the blades. If specified limit values are exceeded, these are corrected.<\/p>\n<p>This is followed by a check for any mass imbalance of the rotor. If previously defined limit values are exceeded, this is corrected by introducing correction masses.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text]<div id=\"ultimate-heading-36926a355d463a932\" class=\"uvc-heading ult-adjust-bottom-margin ultimate-heading-36926a355d463a932 uvc-8283  uvc-heading-default-font-sizes\" data-hspacer=\"no_spacer\"  data-halign=\"left\" style=\"text-align:left\"><div class=\"uvc-heading-spacer no_spacer\" style=\"top\"><\/div><div class=\"uvc-main-heading ult-responsive\"  data-ultimate-target='.uvc-heading.ultimate-heading-36926a355d463a932 h2'  data-responsive-json-new='{\"font-size\":\"\",\"line-height\":\"\"}' ><h2 style=\"--font-weight:theme;margin-top:32px;margin-bottom:32px;\">Types of imbalance<\/h2><\/div><\/div><div id=\"ultimate-heading-13316a355d463a96f\" class=\"uvc-heading ult-adjust-bottom-margin ultimate-heading-13316a355d463a96f uvc-5202  uvc-heading-default-font-sizes\" data-hspacer=\"no_spacer\"  data-halign=\"left\" style=\"text-align:left\"><div class=\"uvc-heading-spacer no_spacer\" style=\"top\"><\/div><div class=\"uvc-main-heading ult-responsive\"  data-ultimate-target='.uvc-heading.ultimate-heading-13316a355d463a96f h3'  data-responsive-json-new='{\"font-size\":\"\",\"line-height\":\"\"}' ><h3 style=\"--font-weight:theme;margin-top:32px;margin-bottom:32px;\">Mass imbalance - uneven distribution of the rotor mass<\/h3><\/div><\/div>[vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1680250224998{margin-bottom: 15px !important;}&#8221;]Mass imbalance occurs when the mass of a rotating body is not evenly distributed around the center of gravity. This results in uneven forces during rotation, which can lead to vibrations and oscillations. The forces acting in mass imbalance are usually centrifugal forces and inertial forces.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;15px&#8221;][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;15px&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1693992836838{margin-top: 20px !important;margin-bottom: 20px !important;}&#8221;]<strong>Read more about eologix:align for continuous measurement of the pitch angles of your plant <a href=\"https:\/\/www.eologix-ping.com\/en\/solutions\/continuous-pitch-angle-monitoring\/\">here<\/a>.<\/strong>[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;15px&#8221;]<div id=\"ultimate-heading-11536a355d463a9c4\" class=\"uvc-heading ult-adjust-bottom-margin ultimate-heading-11536a355d463a9c4 uvc-5331  uvc-heading-default-font-sizes\" data-hspacer=\"no_spacer\"  data-halign=\"left\" style=\"text-align:left\"><div class=\"uvc-heading-spacer no_spacer\" style=\"top\"><\/div><div class=\"uvc-main-heading ult-responsive\"  data-ultimate-target='.uvc-heading.ultimate-heading-11536a355d463a9c4 h3'  data-responsive-json-new='{\"font-size\":\"\",\"line-height\":\"\"}' ><h3 style=\"--font-weight:theme;margin-top:16px;margin-bottom:16px;\">Aerodynamic imbalance - deviation of the aerodynamic properties of the blades<\/h3><\/div><\/div>[vc_column_text]Aerodynamic imbalance, on the other hand, occurs when the aerodynamics of the rotor blades are uneven, resulting in forces that can throw the rotor out of balance.<\/p>\n<p>To calculate aerodynamic imbalance, various factors must be taken into account, such as wind speed and direction, the number of rotor blades, the shape and size of the rotor blades, and the geometric arrangement of the rotor blades.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;15&#8243;]<div id=\"ultimate-heading-52076a355d463a9f0\" class=\"uvc-heading ult-adjust-bottom-margin ultimate-heading-52076a355d463a9f0 uvc-4420  uvc-heading-default-font-sizes\" data-hspacer=\"no_spacer\"  data-halign=\"left\" style=\"text-align:left\"><div class=\"uvc-heading-spacer no_spacer\" style=\"top\"><\/div><div class=\"uvc-main-heading ult-responsive\"  data-ultimate-target='.uvc-heading.ultimate-heading-52076a355d463a9f0 h2'  data-responsive-json-new='{\"font-size\":\"\",\"line-height\":\"\"}' ><h2 style=\"--font-weight:theme;margin-top:16px;margin-bottom:16px;\">Causes of rotor imbalances<\/h2><\/div><\/div>[vc_column_text]Imbalances have a variety of causes. A few possible causes of mass imbalance and aerodynamic imbalance are listed below.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;15&#8243;][vc_row_inner equal_height=&#8221;yes&#8221; content_placement=&#8221;top&#8221;][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;]<div id=\"ultimate-heading-32536a355d463aa1a\" class=\"uvc-heading ult-adjust-bottom-margin ultimate-heading-32536a355d463aa1a uvc-136  uvc-heading-default-font-sizes\" data-hspacer=\"no_spacer\"  data-halign=\"center\" style=\"text-align:center\"><div class=\"uvc-heading-spacer no_spacer\" style=\"top\"><\/div><div class=\"uvc-main-heading ult-responsive\"  data-ultimate-target='.uvc-heading.ultimate-heading-32536a355d463aa1a h4'  data-responsive-json-new='{\"font-size\":\"\",\"line-height\":\"\"}' ><h4 style=\"--font-weight:theme;margin-top:16px;margin-bottom:16px;\">Mass imbalance<\/h4><\/div><\/div>[vc_column_text]Mass imbalance is essentially caused by unequal distribution of the masses in the three rotor blades. The different mass distributions are caused, among other things, by:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Errors in the manufacture of the rotor blades<\/li>\n<li>Major blade repairs or the replacement of a single rotor blade<\/li>\n<li>Clogged drain holes for condensate or infiltrated liquid (e.g. rain water)<\/li>\n<li>Uneven mass distribution in the rotor blades due to incorrect balancing<\/li>\n<li>Ice accumulation<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;]<div id=\"ultimate-heading-52936a355d463aa46\" class=\"uvc-heading ult-adjust-bottom-margin ultimate-heading-52936a355d463aa46 uvc-7345  uvc-heading-default-font-sizes\" data-hspacer=\"no_spacer\"  data-halign=\"center\" style=\"text-align:center\"><div class=\"uvc-heading-spacer no_spacer\" style=\"top\"><\/div><div class=\"uvc-main-heading ult-responsive\"  data-ultimate-target='.uvc-heading.ultimate-heading-52936a355d463aa46 h4'  data-responsive-json-new='{\"font-size\":\"\",\"line-height\":\"\"}' ><h4 style=\"--font-weight:theme;margin-top:16px;margin-bottom:16px;\">Aerodynamic imbalance<\/h4><\/div><\/div>[vc_column_text]Aerodynamic imbalances are caused by, among other things:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Different blade pitch angles (blade angle errors)<\/li>\n<li>Assembly and\/or manufacturing errors<\/li>\n<li>Changes in the rotor blade geometry due to poorly executed repairs<\/li>\n<li>Changes in the profile characteristics of the rotor blade<\/li>\n<li>Ice accumulation<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;15&#8243;][vc_column_text]It is important to note that mass and aerodynamic imbalances have different causes and therefore require different methods to correct.<\/p>\n<p>Mass imbalance requires realigning the center of gravity of the rotor components to bring it back into proper balance. Aerodynamic imbalances, on the other hand, require a check of the blade angle differences and possibly a repair of the rotor blades or other rotor or even pitch system components.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;15&#8243;]<div id=\"ultimate-heading-11886a355d463aa73\" class=\"uvc-heading ult-adjust-bottom-margin ultimate-heading-11886a355d463aa73 uvc-8581  uvc-heading-default-font-sizes\" data-hspacer=\"no_spacer\"  data-halign=\"left\" style=\"text-align:left\"><div class=\"uvc-heading-spacer no_spacer\" style=\"top\"><\/div><div class=\"uvc-main-heading ult-responsive\"  data-ultimate-target='.uvc-heading.ultimate-heading-11886a355d463aa73 h2'  data-responsive-json-new='{\"font-size\":\"\",\"line-height\":\"\"}' ><h2 style=\"--font-weight:theme;margin-top:16px;margin-bottom:16px;\">Effects of imbalances<\/h2><\/div><\/div>[vc_column_text]Imbalances can have a significant impact on wind turbine operators. If imbalances are not detected and corrected, this can have a massive impact on the service life and energy yield of the wind turbine. The following effects can result:[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;15&#8243;]<div class=\"aio-icon-component    style_1\"><div id=\"Info-box-wrap-1589\" class=\"aio-icon-box default-icon\" style=\"\"  ><div class=\"aio-icon-default\"><div class=\"ult-just-icon-wrapper  \"><div class=\"align-icon\" style=\"text-align:center;\">\n<div class=\"aio-icon circle \"  style=\"color:#ffffff;background:#006ea9;font-size:18px;display:inline-block;\">\n\t<i class=\"dt-icon-the7-arrow-552\"><\/i>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"aio-icon-header\" ><h3 class=\"aio-icon-title ult-responsive\"  data-ultimate-target='#Info-box-wrap-1589 .aio-icon-title'  data-responsive-json-new='{\"font-size\":\"\",\"line-height\":\"\"}'  style=\"\">Increased wear<\/h3><\/div> <!-- header --><div class=\"aio-icon-description ult-responsive\"  data-ultimate-target='#Info-box-wrap-1589 .aio-icon-description'  data-responsive-json-new='{\"font-size\":\"\",\"line-height\":\"\"}'  style=\"\">Imbalances can lead to increased wear on the rotors, drive shaft, bearings and other components of the wind turbine. This can lead to downtime and high repair and maintenance costs.<\/div> <!-- description --><\/div> <!-- aio-icon-box --><\/div> <!-- aio-icon-component --><div class=\"aio-icon-component    style_1\"><div id=\"Info-box-wrap-5986\" class=\"aio-icon-box default-icon\" style=\"\"  ><div class=\"aio-icon-default\"><div class=\"ult-just-icon-wrapper  \"><div class=\"align-icon\" style=\"text-align:center;\">\n<div class=\"aio-icon circle \"  style=\"color:#ffffff;background:#006ea9;font-size:18px;display:inline-block;\">\n\t<i class=\"dt-icon-the7-arrow-552\"><\/i>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"aio-icon-header\" ><h3 class=\"aio-icon-title ult-responsive\"  data-ultimate-target='#Info-box-wrap-5986 .aio-icon-title'  data-responsive-json-new='{\"font-size\":\"\",\"line-height\":\"\"}'  style=\"\">Reduced service life<\/h3><\/div> <!-- header --><div class=\"aio-icon-description ult-responsive\"  data-ultimate-target='#Info-box-wrap-5986 .aio-icon-description'  data-responsive-json-new='{\"font-size\":\"\",\"line-height\":\"\"}'  style=\"\">Uneven loading due to imbalances can cause fatigue damage to the entire wind turbine, shortening the economically useful life of the turbine.<\/div> <!-- description --><\/div> <!-- aio-icon-box --><\/div> <!-- aio-icon-component --><div class=\"aio-icon-component    style_1\"><div id=\"Info-box-wrap-2178\" class=\"aio-icon-box default-icon\" style=\"\"  ><div class=\"aio-icon-default\"><div class=\"ult-just-icon-wrapper  \"><div class=\"align-icon\" style=\"text-align:center;\">\n<div class=\"aio-icon circle \"  style=\"color:#ffffff;background:#006ea9;font-size:18px;display:inline-block;\">\n\t<i class=\"dt-icon-the7-arrow-552\"><\/i>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"aio-icon-header\" ><h3 class=\"aio-icon-title ult-responsive\"  data-ultimate-target='#Info-box-wrap-2178 .aio-icon-title'  data-responsive-json-new='{\"font-size\":\"\",\"line-height\":\"\"}'  style=\"\">Safety risks<\/h3><\/div> <!-- header --><div class=\"aio-icon-description ult-responsive\"  data-ultimate-target='#Info-box-wrap-2178 .aio-icon-description'  data-responsive-json-new='{\"font-size\":\"\",\"line-height\":\"\"}'  style=\"\">An imbalance that is not corrected can lead to dangerous vibrations and oscillations that can endanger not only the equipment itself, but also the safety of people and other living creatures.<\/div> <!-- description --><\/div> <!-- aio-icon-box --><\/div> <!-- aio-icon-component --><div class=\"aio-icon-component    style_1\"><div id=\"Info-box-wrap-1028\" class=\"aio-icon-box default-icon\" style=\"\"  ><div class=\"aio-icon-default\"><div class=\"ult-just-icon-wrapper  \"><div class=\"align-icon\" style=\"text-align:center;\">\n<div class=\"aio-icon circle \"  style=\"color:#ffffff;background:#006ea9;font-size:18px;display:inline-block;\">\n\t<i class=\"dt-icon-the7-arrow-552\"><\/i>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"aio-icon-header\" ><h3 class=\"aio-icon-title ult-responsive\"  data-ultimate-target='#Info-box-wrap-1028 .aio-icon-title'  data-responsive-json-new='{\"font-size\":\"\",\"line-height\":\"\"}'  style=\"\">Reduced energy yield<\/h3><\/div> <!-- header --><div class=\"aio-icon-description ult-responsive\"  data-ultimate-target='#Info-box-wrap-1028 .aio-icon-description'  data-responsive-json-new='{\"font-size\":\"\",\"line-height\":\"\"}'  style=\"\">Aerodynamic imbalances in particular can lead to a reduction in the power characteristics and thus a reduction in the energy yield of the wind turbine, as the turbine can no longer operate that efficiently.<\/div> <!-- description --><\/div> <!-- aio-icon-box --><\/div> <!-- aio-icon-component -->[vc_empty_space height=&#8221;15&#8243;][vc_column_text]It is therefore important for wind turbine operators to detect imbalances at an early stage through continuous monitoring and to correct them. In combination with regular inspections of the rotor, this ensures the safety, performance and service life of their turbines.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;15&#8243;]<div id=\"ultimate-heading-33676a355d463acbd\" class=\"uvc-heading ult-adjust-bottom-margin ultimate-heading-33676a355d463acbd uvc-8171  uvc-heading-default-font-sizes\" data-hspacer=\"no_spacer\"  data-halign=\"left\" style=\"text-align:left\"><div class=\"uvc-heading-spacer no_spacer\" style=\"top\"><\/div><div class=\"uvc-main-heading ult-responsive\"  data-ultimate-target='.uvc-heading.ultimate-heading-33676a355d463acbd h2'  data-responsive-json-new='{\"font-size\":\"\",\"line-height\":\"\"}' ><h2 style=\"--font-weight:theme;margin-top:16px;margin-bottom:16px;\">Detect and correct imbalance at an early stage<\/h2><\/div><\/div>[vc_column_text]In order to maximize the efficiency and service life of a wind turbine, it is important to carry out inspection, correction and repair work in a targeted 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src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D&#39;http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg&#39;%20viewBox%3D&#39;0%200%20768%20512&#39;%2F%3E\" data-src=\"https:\/\/legacy.eologix-ping.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Lightning_Header_Webinar3-768x512.png\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/legacy.eologix-ping.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Lightning_Header_Webinar3-768x512.png 768w, https:\/\/legacy.eologix-ping.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Lightning_Header_Webinar3-1029x686.png 1029w\" loading=\"eager\" style=\"--ratio: 768 \/ 512\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" alt=\"Webinar eyes on lightning strikes\" title=\"Lightning_Header_Webinar3\" width=\"768\" height=\"512\"  \/><\/a>\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"post-entry-content\">\n\n\t<h3 class=\"entry-title\">\n\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/legacy.eologix-ping.com\/en\/12-step-guide-after-lightning-strike-hits-wind-turbine\/\" title=\"Strike back: A 12-step guide after a lightning strike hits a wind turbine\" rel=\"bookmark\">Strike back: A 12-step guide after a lightning strike hits a wind turbine<\/a>\n\t<\/h3>\n\n\t<div class=\"entry-meta\"><span class=\"category-link\"><a href=\"https:\/\/legacy.eologix-ping.com\/en\/category\/technology\/\">Technology<\/a><\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/legacy.eologix-ping.com\/en\/2024\/02\/20\/\" title=\"10:35 am\" class=\"data-link\" rel=\"bookmark\"><time class=\"entry-date updated\" datetime=\"2024-02-20T10:35:35+01:00\">February 20, 2024<\/time><\/a><\/div>\n\t<div class=\"entry-excerpt\"><p>Knowing what steps to take after a lightning strike hits wind turbines is crucial. This article explores the process of assessing and addressing damage post-lightning strike.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\n<a href=\"https:\/\/legacy.eologix-ping.com\/en\/12-step-guide-after-lightning-strike-hits-wind-turbine\/\" class=\"post-details details-type-link\" aria-label=\"Read more about Strike back: A 12-step guide after a lightning strike hits a wind turbine\">mehr dazu<i class=\"dt-icon-the7-arrow-03\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/a>\n\n<\/div><\/article><article class=\"post post-10621 type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-technology category-50\" data-name=\"Affected by lightning &#8211; the most lightning-prone areas in the USA\" data-date=\"2024-02-12T16:10:17+01:00\">\n\n<div class=\"post-thumbnail-wrap\">\n\t<div class=\"post-thumbnail\">\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/legacy.eologix-ping.com\/en\/affected-by-lightning\/\" class=\"post-thumbnail-rollover layzr-bg\"><img class=\"preload-me owl-lazy-load aspect\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D&#39;http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg&#39;%20viewBox%3D&#39;0%200%20768%20512&#39;%2F%3E\" data-src=\"https:\/\/legacy.eologix-ping.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Lightning_Blog2-768x512.png\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/legacy.eologix-ping.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Lightning_Blog2-768x512.png 768w, https:\/\/legacy.eologix-ping.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Lightning_Blog2-860x574.png 860w\" loading=\"eager\" style=\"--ratio: 768 \/ 512\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" alt=\"Lightning strikes on wind turbines.\" title=\"Lightning_Blog2\" width=\"768\" height=\"512\"  \/><\/a>\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"post-entry-content\">\n\n\t<h3 class=\"entry-title\">\n\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/legacy.eologix-ping.com\/en\/affected-by-lightning\/\" title=\"Affected by lightning &#8211; the most lightning-prone areas in the USA\" rel=\"bookmark\">Affected by lightning &#8211; the most lightning-prone areas in the USA<\/a>\n\t<\/h3>\n\n\t<div class=\"entry-meta\"><span class=\"category-link\"><a href=\"https:\/\/legacy.eologix-ping.com\/en\/category\/technology\/\">Technology<\/a><\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/legacy.eologix-ping.com\/en\/2024\/02\/12\/\" title=\"4:10 pm\" class=\"data-link\" rel=\"bookmark\"><time class=\"entry-date updated\" datetime=\"2024-02-12T16:10:17+01:00\">February 12, 2024<\/time><\/a><\/div>\n\t<div class=\"entry-excerpt\"><p>Recent data offers cruical insights into lightning activity across the United States. In this blog, we delve deeper into lighting prone areas in the US and summarized the most important data for you.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\n<a href=\"https:\/\/legacy.eologix-ping.com\/en\/affected-by-lightning\/\" class=\"post-details details-type-link\" aria-label=\"Read more about Affected by lightning &#8211; the most lightning-prone areas in the USA\">mehr dazu<i class=\"dt-icon-the7-arrow-03\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/a>\n\n<\/div><\/article><article class=\"post post-10490 type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-technology category-50\" data-name=\"Challenges with lightning strikes on wind turbines\" data-date=\"2024-01-16T09:58:16+01:00\">\n\n<div class=\"post-thumbnail-wrap\">\n\t<div class=\"post-thumbnail\">\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/legacy.eologix-ping.com\/en\/challenges-with-lightning-strikes-on-wind-turbines\/\" class=\"post-thumbnail-rollover layzr-bg\"><img class=\"preload-me owl-lazy-load aspect\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D&#39;http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg&#39;%20viewBox%3D&#39;0%200%20768%20512&#39;%2F%3E\" data-src=\"https:\/\/legacy.eologix-ping.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Blog_lightning_challenges-768x512.png\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/legacy.eologix-ping.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Blog_lightning_challenges-768x512.png 768w, https:\/\/legacy.eologix-ping.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Blog_lightning_challenges-1152x768.png 1152w\" loading=\"eager\" style=\"--ratio: 768 \/ 512\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" alt=\"Challenges with lightning strikes on wind turbines.\" title=\"Blog_lightning_challenges\" width=\"768\" height=\"512\"  \/><\/a>\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"post-entry-content\">\n\n\t<h3 class=\"entry-title\">\n\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/legacy.eologix-ping.com\/en\/challenges-with-lightning-strikes-on-wind-turbines\/\" title=\"Challenges with lightning strikes on wind turbines\" rel=\"bookmark\">Challenges with lightning strikes on wind turbines<\/a>\n\t<\/h3>\n\n\t<div class=\"entry-meta\"><span class=\"category-link\"><a href=\"https:\/\/legacy.eologix-ping.com\/en\/category\/technology\/\">Technology<\/a><\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/legacy.eologix-ping.com\/en\/2024\/01\/16\/\" title=\"9:58 am\" class=\"data-link\" rel=\"bookmark\"><time class=\"entry-date updated\" datetime=\"2024-01-16T09:58:16+01:00\">January 16, 2024<\/time><\/a><\/div>\n\t<div class=\"entry-excerpt\"><p>Wind energy has emerged as a pivotal player in the global transition towards sustainable power sources. As wind turbines stand tall and harness the power of the wind, they are not without their challenges. Let&#8217;s delve into the challenges and potential consequences of lightning strikes on wind turbines.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\n<a href=\"https:\/\/legacy.eologix-ping.com\/en\/challenges-with-lightning-strikes-on-wind-turbines\/\" class=\"post-details details-type-link\" aria-label=\"Read more about Challenges with lightning strikes on wind turbines\">mehr dazu<i class=\"dt-icon-the7-arrow-03\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/a>\n\n<\/div><\/article><article class=\"post post-10347 type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-technology category-50\" data-name=\"Effective blade heating for wind turbines\" data-date=\"2023-12-12T15:00:43+01:00\">\n\n<div class=\"post-thumbnail-wrap\">\n\t<div class=\"post-thumbnail\">\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/legacy.eologix-ping.com\/en\/effective-blade-heating-for-wind-turbines\/\" class=\"post-thumbnail-rollover layzr-bg\"><img class=\"preload-me owl-lazy-load aspect\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D&#39;http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg&#39;%20viewBox%3D&#39;0%200%20768%20512&#39;%2F%3E\" data-src=\"https:\/\/legacy.eologix-ping.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Blog_heating_Header-768x512.jpg\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/legacy.eologix-ping.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Blog_heating_Header-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/legacy.eologix-ping.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Blog_heating_Header-1152x768.jpg 1152w\" loading=\"eager\" style=\"--ratio: 768 \/ 512\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" alt=\"Arten von Rotorblattheizsystemen\" title=\"Blog_heating_Header\" width=\"768\" height=\"512\"  \/><\/a>\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"post-entry-content\">\n\n\t<h3 class=\"entry-title\">\n\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/legacy.eologix-ping.com\/en\/effective-blade-heating-for-wind-turbines\/\" title=\"Effective blade heating for wind turbines\" rel=\"bookmark\">Effective blade heating for wind turbines<\/a>\n\t<\/h3>\n\n\t<div class=\"entry-meta\"><span class=\"category-link\"><a href=\"https:\/\/legacy.eologix-ping.com\/en\/category\/technology\/\">Technology<\/a><\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/legacy.eologix-ping.com\/en\/2023\/12\/12\/\" title=\"3:00 pm\" class=\"data-link\" rel=\"bookmark\"><time class=\"entry-date updated\" datetime=\"2023-12-12T15:00:43+01:00\">December 12, 2023<\/time><\/a><\/div>\n\t<div class=\"entry-excerpt\"><p>Wind turbines are exposed to various environmental influences all over the year &#8211; with sometimes considerable effects on performance, yield and safety. Icing also plays a major role here. Innovative blade heating systems therefore offer various approaches to solving the icing problem and protecting the environment and your service team.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\n<a href=\"https:\/\/legacy.eologix-ping.com\/en\/effective-blade-heating-for-wind-turbines\/\" class=\"post-details details-type-link\" aria-label=\"Read more about Effective blade heating for wind turbines\">mehr dazu<i class=\"dt-icon-the7-arrow-03\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/a>\n\n<\/div><\/article><\/div>[\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/6&#8243;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;64&#8243;][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;32&#8243;][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;64&#8243;][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;64&#8243;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<\/p>\n<\/section>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>To ensure efficient and reliable power generation by wind turbines, they must be regularly maintained and inspected to detect and correct potential problems such as imbalances. Basically, there are two types of imbalances that can occur in wind turbines: mass imbalance and aerodynamic imbalance<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":8692,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"content-type":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[50],"tags":[],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/legacy.eologix-ping.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/8713"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/legacy.eologix-ping.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/legacy.eologix-ping.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/legacy.eologix-ping.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/legacy.eologix-ping.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=8713"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/legacy.eologix-ping.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/8713\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":9862,"href":"https:\/\/legacy.eologix-ping.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/8713\/revisions\/9862"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/legacy.eologix-ping.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/8692"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/legacy.eologix-ping.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=8713"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/legacy.eologix-ping.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=8713"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/legacy.eologix-ping.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=8713"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}