Wind Turbine Fault Reporting With Mobile Database Retrieval
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current methods for troubleshooting wind turbines are inefficient and prone to errors due to the complexity and diversity of components, requiring manual data recording and lacking standardized approaches, which complicates quick and safe error rectification, especially in remote locations.
Innovation Solution
A method using a mobile terminal to connect to a central database system for identifying wind turbines and their components, querying and transmitting relevant data and error correction measures, enabling automated error reporting and correction, and providing tailored multimedia content for precise troubleshooting.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If manual data recording and standardized troubleshooting forms are used, then troubleshooting can be performed on diverse wind turbine components, but the process becomes extremely time-consuming and error-prone
Solution Approach 1:
The patent uses digital copies of troubleshooting data stored in a central database, accessible via mobile devices. Instead of manually creating new troubleshooting records, the system retrieves and displays relevant component information, error messages, and troubleshooting steps from the database, dramatically reducing the time required while maintaining adaptability to diverse components through standardized digital formats
Solution Approach 2:
The system performs preliminary actions by pre-storing troubleshooting data, component specifications, and error resolution procedures in the central database before field technicians arrive. When a fault occurs, the mobile device automatically retrieves pre-prepared troubleshooting information specific to the affected component, eliminating the need for technicians to manually search through documentation or fill out forms during the troubleshooting process
2Adaptability or versatility
If manual troubleshooting documentation is used, then flexibility in handling diverse components is maintained, but accuracy and reliability of error reporting decrease
Solution Approach 1:
The system creates and maintains digital copies of all troubleshooting data, component configurations, and error records in a centralized database. This ensures consistent, accurate retrieval of information across all wind turbines while maintaining the ability to adapt to diverse components through standardized data fields and structured formats that reduce manual entry errors
Solution Approach 2:
The system implements feedback mechanisms where troubleshooting results and error corrections are automatically recorded and stored in the central database. This feedback loop continuously improves the accuracy and reliability of the system by learning from past troubleshooting experiences and updating the database with verified solution procedures for future reference
3Difficulty of detecting and measuring
If remote diagnostics with cameras and microphones are used, then initial fault detection capability is improved, but on-site troubleshooting support for technicians remains insufficient
Solution Approach 1:
The mobile device serves as an intermediary between the remote operations center and the field technician. It provides real-time access to troubleshooting data, component information, and step-by-step procedures directly at the wind turbine location, bridging the gap between remote diagnostic capabilities and on-site repair needs without requiring constant communication with the operations center
Solution Approach 2:
The system enables self-service troubleshooting by providing technicians with autonomous access to comprehensive troubleshooting guides, component specifications, and error resolution procedures through the mobile device. Technicians can independently resolve faults using the standardized procedures and real-time data retrieval capabilities, reducing their dependency on remote support while maintaining high diagnostic accuracy
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AI summary
Method and system for troubleshooting wind turbines (1, 1') using a mobile device (2), in particular a tablet or smartphone. The method includes: recording (102) a fault in the wind turbine using the device, identifying (104) the wind turbine and its components, establishing (106) a connection to a central database system (41, 42, 43, 54) containing information for identifying the wind turbine, its components, and its equipment status, querying (108) component and/or equipment status data of the faulty wind turbine and transmitting it to the device, and generating (140) a fault report, the report of which automatically includes the queried identification data as well as the component and/or equipment status.By retrieving information about the wind turbine (type, installed components, construction status) during on-site troubleshooting, existing information—namely, in the manufacturer's or operator's database—can be used for fault resolution. Fault reports become more precise, requiring less effort and reducing the likelihood of errors. Since an accurate fault report is the foundation of any troubleshooting, a more efficient resolution of the fault is achieved.