Sensor selection - Power Generation (wind turbine) industry
Following are the top features required of a quality vibration sensor in the Power Generation (wind turbine) industry, along with the reasons why:
Best - Sensitivity for analysis:
- Very low frequency response (-6 dB at 1,0 Hz): Germanischer Lloyd requirement
- Small and compact physical size: Restricted space locations
- Packaged components: Simplicity for wind turbine OEM's
- Integral cable: Costly to travel to site for a loose connector
Best - Sensitivity for analysis:
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CMSS 797L (fig 1)
