SmartSignal’s EPICenter software detects, diagnoses, and prioritizes developing mechanical and instrumentation turbine failures for SmartSignal’s wind customers. SmartSignal’s solution will be installed on top of Invenergy’s existing OSIsoft PI System™ implementation. The rollout is a consequence of a successful collaboration between Invenergy and SmartSignal’s research and development group. Additionally, a SmartSignal Solution Test Drive ran from early July through September 2009 at Invenergy’s Forward site in Wisconsin.
SmartSignal’s CEO Jim Gagnard said: “Efficient wind farm management presents distinct challenges, given changes in ambient conditions and loads characteristic of wind. With the help of industry leader Invenergy, SmartSignal is now extending its expertise from traditional power to wind in order to provide the same level of support and diagnostic intelligence. We’ve been thrilled to work with Invenergy to develop our offering, and we see this as the first of many opportunities to help improve the fleetwide efficiency of wind operators in Chicago and around the world.”
Invenergy’s CEO Michael Polsky commented: “The rollout of SmartSignal is key to Invenergy’s building of the most reliable wind power fleet in the world. The work our firms will do together will permeate the wind power industry and help establish Chicago as the leadership center for green power.”
Invenergy and its associated companies develop, own and operate renewable and other clean energy generation facilities in North America and Europe. SmartSignal offers early warning of equipment failure.
