ZYS Smart Monitoring System for Wind Turbine Main Bearings Enters Mass Production & Application

Recently, Luoyang Bearing Research Institute Technology Co., Ltd. announced that its self-developed remaining service life prediction system for wind turbine main bearings has successfully entered the phase of large-scale deployment. This advancement marks a solid step forward for China in the field of condition monitoring and intelligent operation and maintenance of critical wind turbine components.

The system integrates multiple cutting-edge technologies, including intelligent sensing, edge computing, big data modeling, and IoT communication modules. It enables real-time collection and analysis of key operational parameters of wind turbine main bearings—such as vibration, temperature, and displacement—while using algorithmic models to assess their health status and predict remaining service life.

Shifting from "Reactive Maintenance" to "Proactive Warning"

For a long time, the wind power industry has relied primarily on scheduled maintenance or post-failure replacement for equipment upkeep, which suffers from delayed response, high costs, and low efficiency. The application of this system achieves, for the first time, online monitoring and lifespan prediction for main bearing operation status, driving the transformation of wind power maintenance from passive reaction to proactive prevention. This enhances both the stability and cost-effectiveness of turbine operations.

Full-Chain Independent Control, Adaptable to Diverse Application Scenarios

Notably, the system employs domestically developed sensors, data processing chips, and core algorithms, boasting complete independent intellectual property rights. Supporting modular configurations, it can be flexibly adapted to both onshore and offshore wind power projects, as well as turbines of varying power ratings. Installation and deployment efficiency has improved by nearly 50% compared to traditional solutions.

Additionally, the system features standardized communication interfaces, enabling seamless integration with existing wind farm monitoring platforms for remote data transmission and automatic alarm functions. Upon detecting abnormal signals, the system immediately issues early warnings, significantly reducing manual inspection frequency and lowering operation and maintenance labor and time costs.

Intelligent Upgrade Drives High-Quality Development of the Wind Power Industry

As the global energy structure accelerates its transition, wind power—a key component of clean energy—is evolving toward larger single-unit capacities and more remote deployment areas. Against this backdrop, intelligent management capabilities for critical components have become a vital metric for assessing industrial chain competitiveness.

Luoyang Bearing Research Institute Technology stated that it will continue to deepen technological innovation, increasing investments in the digitalization, connectivity, and green transformation of bearing products. The company aims to provide the wind power industry with more efficient and reliable core component solutions, contributing to the development of a smarter, safer, and more sustainable new energy ecosystem.