But in winter, visual inspections are hampered by the simple fact that it’s often hard to see exactly what’s going on. And even if you manage, it’s a slow and laborious process to get your blades spinning again.
At Polytech, we decided there had to be a better way. So we designed a solution with a fully automatic restart feature. Not only that. It is a rotor-based system that accurately measures the amount of ice directly on each blade. The moment your blades are ready, the turbine restarts, and you’re back in business. No need to wait for inspection.
The system is always active and can detect ice masses also during standstills. This means you are always on track with the icing status of your turbines, even when the turbine is shut down and there is no wind. It’s of course cloud-based, so you have instant information and can make instant decisions.