Power Curve v82

Doc No: 0040-8065 V03 NM82/V82- 1.
65 MW Turbine Operating Efficiency check Doc Date: 23-02-2015
Issued by: ROS- India Prepared: SUNVE Approved: PRGUR
Involved Turbines:
All NM82 and V82 Turbines
Background:
We regularly review the performance of turbines through VOB data to check if the turbine is generating
power as per designed power curve. In some of the turbines, we find that the turbines are not meeting the
power curve efficiency.
This check list is designed to address such issues, when observed. This check list can also be used when
a concern is raised by the customer about generation issues / VOB power curve (apparent power curve).
The check list is divided into 2 parts
A) Inspection and correction which can be done without stopping the turbine / without physically
attending the turbine.
B) Inspection and correction by physical inspection
Step B is to be used ONLY IF no deviations are found in Step A.
If there are additional concerns about the operation of a turbine after the inspection, contact a member of
Technical Support with the inspection results for further assistance. Attach appropriate photos to support
all inspections mentioned in this checklist.
Safety:
Always follow the proper safety & LOTO procedures according Turbine operating instruction and corporate
OHS Manual.
Turbine Details:
Turbine ID / Location
Name PCV calculation period
From
Customer Name To
Data coverage %
Commissioning Date
Blade Make Average Wind speed in m/s
PCV Efficiency % (with Actual

Site Name
distribution
PCV Efficiency % ( with Applied

Inspected by : Tech Name
distribution)
Inspected on : Date Status (ok /Not ok)
Regional Operations & Support - Vestas Wind Technology India Private Limited
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Doc No: 0040-8065 V03 NM82/V82- 1.65 MW Turbine Operating Efficiency check Doc Date: 23-02-2015
This inspection procedure has two Steps: the first step involves only the remote checking & correction
of parameters through Vestas Online SCADA; and in case, all the parameters discussed in step B
found to be correct and without any deviation, then proceed to Step B which involves physical
inspection of the Turbine.
 NOTE 1: Before proceed to step- 2, contact Tech field support.
 NOTE 2: There could be a possibility for more than one below mentioned deviation in the same
turbine for low performance issue.
STEP A: Remote Checking Parameters
During certain repairs on the turbines the original configuration of the turbine can be altered causing
poor operating performance and affecting the power curve. In some cases turbines have been found to
be configured incorrectly from commissioning and this inspection can help correct configuration errors
keeping the turbine operating at peak efficiency. The following checks will help identify such issues.
1. Pitch Calibration values.
2. Wind Sensor Type & Version.
3. Wind Sensor Gain & Offset Parameters.
4. Anemometer Gain & Offset Parameters.
5. Turbine Controller Software version.
6. TAC Settings different from Factory Settings.
7. TAC84/TAC85 Settings different from Factory Settings.
8. Turbine Elevation setting.
9. Ambient Temperature reading.
10. Nacelle position sensor offset.
STEP B: Turbine Physical Inspection Checklist
1. Mechanical blade angle (zero setting) and rod end distance.
2. Re-calibration the pitch actuators.
3. Wind sensors alignment / wind vane alignment.
4. Dust deposition (FT sensor) /struck up bearing on windvane/anemometer
5. Accumulators pre-charge pressure
6. Voltage measurements
7. Capacitor healthiness in +AT3
8. Stall strips on blades.
9. Blade damages, lightning strikes and Dirty blades.
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10. Rotor mass Imbalance.
STEP A: Remote Checking Parameters-Detailed Procedures
1. Pitch Actuator Calibration values
Gather counter information. Follow the steps below to do this.

Service Menu – Hub calibration
Counter Results:
Min blade count 1: Max blade count 1: Offset Blade 1:
Offset calculation: Compare the difference between min &max count of all 3 blades using the below
calculation, if result deviates +/- 0.3, then need physical verification as per step 2.
(Max-Min)/95 = 29.5 for Parker hydraulics & 30.5 for Rexroth hydraulics.
2. Check the wind sensor type & version
Version-SW of sensors & Sl. no installed
WS Left version: Sl.no:
WS Right version: Sl.no:
Note: If turbine has FT sensor V22, then SW version 5.4 only accepted.
3. Note the Wind Sensor gain & offset parameters
WS Left
Wind Direction Offset : _
Wind Speed Offset : _
Wind Speed Correction gain: _
WS Right
Wind Direction Offset : _
Wind Speed Offset : _
Wind Speed Correction gain: _
For V7-10 sensors, default setting applicable.

For V22-5.4 sensors, refer the below table;
WD offset WS Gain WS offset
-1.5 0.85 0.2
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4. Note the anemometer gain & offset parameters
Type: NRG (or) CG
Anemometer 1 m/s/Hz
Anemometer 1 offset m/s
Anemometer 1 correction gain
Anemometer 1 correction offset
For NRG make anemometers:
Menu Line Description NRG setting Factory setting (default)

73 0 Anemometer 1 m/s/Hz 0.55352 0.0905
73 1 Anemometer 1 offset m/s 0.8145 0.4152
73 2 Anemometer 1 correction gain 0.78 0.918
73 3 Anemometer 1 correction offset 0 0.5221
For CG make anemometers:
Menu Line Description CG setting Factory setting (default)

73 2 Anemometer 1 correction gain 0.78 0.918
73 3 Anemometer 1 correction offset 1 0.5221
Incorrect gain/offset values will lead to shift in power curve which is really an apparent power curve shift as
shown below;
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5. Record turbine software version _______

If different from the latest version, upload the latest version of software.
6. Check and record if any alarms are disabled or settings are changed
7. Check and record for any unapproved and incorrect parameters using TAC and
TAC84 and TAC85
Unapproved or incorrect parameters if any
8. Record the elevation setting for the turbine.
Elevation setting:
Check the altitude with altitude meter & add Tower height and correct the setting if necessary.
9. Compare the ambient temperature readings of this turbine to nearby turbines in SCADA.
Temps should be within +/- 2°C of each other.
This turbine ambient temp reading:

Neighboring turbine 1 ambient temp reading:
Neighboring turbine 2 ambient temp reading:
10. Record the Nacelle position sensor setting for the turbine. Compare the nacelle
direction with nearby turbine…
Reset nacelle position:
Note: If you do not find any deviation in Step A, please proceed to Step B.
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STEP B: Physical inspection to turbine- Detailed Procedures
1. Check for correct mechanical blade angle and proper rod end distance.
NOTE: If turbine having LM40 blades, then Disable LM blade offset, i.e. from ‘1’ to ‘0’ before carry out
below steps….
- Confirm rod ends are mounted to actuator correctly according to blade installation instructions.
- Check actuators in hub to be sure they are at their full end stop (that they are at the end of the stroke of the
rod). If not, pitch again or recalibrate the actuators again.
- (Blades should be calibrated prior to this step.)
Check blades mechanical pitch angle is set correctly according to gauge on side of blade. Blade angle is
measured by pitching to end stop and using gauge on side of blade
(1) To line up with punch mark in blade bearing

(2) When the TAC is at pitch to end stop, the punch mark should line up with the 0° line on the blade
scale
- When TAC is at pitch to end stop the blade scale is to align at 0.0° (no deviation)
- Record the blade angle for each blade. (AL40 and LM40 pitch scale view)
If adjustments are necessary to make the punch and pitch gauge align at 0.0°, loosen Allen head bolts in rod
head and turn actuator rod with 80mm wrench until correct pitch angle matches controller. 1° of blade angle
will equal approximately 2 turns of the actuator rod.
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Note:
Do not exceed maximum allowable distance at the fully retracted position (0°). Also ensure LM offset to be
disabled (from ‘1’ to ‘0’) while carry out this below check
- Maximum allowable distance between rod ends and actuator not to exceeding 47mm.
Blade 1
With TAC pitch angle @ -0.5°, punch to scale on blade reading.
Measured distance between rod end and actuator.
Blade 2
Blade 3
NOTE: After pitch angle verification, enable LM blade offset (From ‘0’ to ‘1’) if turbine equipped with
LM40
Blades
2. Re-calibrate actuators
Slow pitch systems or bad accumulators can affect the recalibration and may require a person to sit in the
nose cone to be sure the actuators are at their full end stops through the tests.
below steps….
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Counter Results (before calibration):
Be sure to lock rotor with shaft brake and HSS disc lock bolt before beginning work!!
Re-calibrate the actuators with following steps:
below steps….
- Service Menu
- Manual Test
- Test Pitch System
- Set nacelle mode to 1
- Set Pitch Command: Run (enter)
- Allow pitch system to charge pressure on all 3 blades to a minimum of 220 bar.
- Set nacelle mode pitch demand to -99.0
- Check pressure and make sure blades are not moving any longer by the display on the TAC
- Change the Pitch to end stop timer from 5.0 to 15.0
- Change Pitch to end stop from 0 to 1
- Place cursor on Set pitch command: Run, press enter to start the pitch to end stop function
- Wait for “end stop complete” to flash, this will take approximately 15 seconds before it will flash.
- Press enter on Calibrate blades
- Wait for Blade calibration accepted to flash on display
- Change Pitch to end stop to 0
- Set Pitch Command: Run (enter) this resets for the next step
- Wait for pressure to rise to minimum 220 bar on all 3 blades
- Set nacelle mode pitch demand to +10.0
- Wait for blades to pitch to run end stop, watch display for movement to end and pressure to rise to 220 bar
again
- Change Pitch to end stop from 0 to 1
- Place cursor on Set pitch command: Run, press enter to start the pitch to end stop function
- Wait for “end stop complete” to flash, this will take approximately 15 seconds before it will flash.
- Press enter on Calibrate blades
- Wait for Blade calibration accepted to flash on display
- Change Pitch to end stop to 0
- Set Pitch Command: Run (enter) this resets the Pitch to end stop function and takes the blades out of lock
mode.
- Set Pitch Command: Shutdown (enter) Blades will feather back to -95.0
Return the correct settings of any alarms that may have been adjusted while performing the above
operations!!!
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Counter Results (after calibration):
3. Check the wind sensors alignment/ Wind vane alignment
Check the alignment of both wind sensors using laser boy tool.
- Re-tighten the mounting bolts for the sensor masts.

- Remove the sensor alignment tool
- Check cables for secure and tight connection, and then mount wind sensors.
- Check sensors are reading correctly in TAC
- Check that the wind sensor reading correctly and uniformly to each other?
If not reading uniformly, recheck the sensors or replace the sensor not reading correctly.
Was sensors hardware tight before beginning alignment?
Are sensors reading together? __________
Average deviation between sensors, after adjustment. (10 Min average)
WS left
m/s, Deg.
WS Right
m/s, Deg.
4. Check for dust deposition/struck up bearing on windvane/anemometer if any:
If dust deposit, clean with normal wet cloth.
Do not use any rough object /cleaning agent on the
Diaphragm of FT sensor.
(Below picture shows a FT sensor with dust
Deposited condition)
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If bearing of anemometers and windvane noticed for bearing struck up/ noisy, replace the anemometer
/windvane
5. Are the accumulators charged to correct pressures?
Blade 1 accumulator pressures:
Accumulator 1:
Accumulator 2:
Accumulator 3:
Accumulator 1:
Accumulator 2:
Accumulator 3:
Accumulator 1:
Accumulator 2:
Accumulator 3:
Charge to correct pressure of 120 +5 bar, if necessary.
6. Check voltage measurements with calibrated Fluke and compare readings on turbine
display.
Phase 1 to Phase 2: Phase 1 to Ground:

7. Perform capacitor test and record results in +AT3
Phase comp test results in Kvar

Step 1:
Step 2:
Step 3:
Step 4:
Step 5:
8. Document the amount of stall strips on each blade. Note if any blade damage is found
during this inspection or Blade dirty.
Stall strips on Blade 1: Damage / Dirty ?
Dirty blades will lead to early stalling effect in these turbines as shown below;
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9. Check Rotor mass imbalance if any;
When turbine is pitch controlled to stop and brakes are not applied, does it always stop with certain blades up
or down? This can be an indication of a rotor imbalance.
Any indication of a rotor imbalance on this turbine: (mention the blade position with details)
Always put safety first!!!
TSS-Regional operation& support-India information’s are documents that explain actions to be taken in field to
improve turbine performance. The recommendations/actions if you don’t understand it correctly, contact your
Team leader or Technical support team to get a better clarity in your local language before carry out any of
above task.
This Document is only for internal communication within Vestas and should not be distributed to outside Vestas
such as consultants, Customers and subcontractors.
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Doc No: 0040-8065 V03 NM82/V82- 1.

65 MW Turbine Operating Efficiency check Doc Date: 23-02-2015

Issued by: ROS- India Prepared: SUNVE Approved: PRGUR

All NM82 and V82 Turbines

The check list is divided into 2 parts

Step B is to be used ONLY IF no deviations are found in Step A.

Blade Make Average Wind speed in m/s

PCV Efficiency % (with Actual

PCV Efficiency % ( with Applied

Inspected on : Date Status (ok /Not ok)

Issued by: ROS- India Prepared: SUNVE Approved: PRGUR

 NOTE 1: Before proceed to step- 2, contact Tech field support.

STEP A: Remote Checking Parameters

1. Pitch Calibration values.

2. Wind Sensor Type & Version.

3. Wind Sensor Gain & Offset Parameters.

4. Anemometer Gain & Offset Parameters.

5. Turbine Controller Software version.

6. TAC Settings different from Factory Settings.

7. TAC84/TAC85 Settings different from Factory Settings.

8. Turbine Elevation setting.

9. Ambient Temperature reading.

10. Nacelle position sensor offset.

STEP B: Turbine Physical Inspection Checklist

1. Mechanical blade angle (zero setting) and rod end distance.

2. Re-calibration the pitch actuators.

3. Wind sensors alignment / wind vane alignment.

4. Dust deposition (FT sensor) /struck up bearing on windvane/anemometer

5. Accumulators pre-charge pressure

7. Capacitor healthiness in +AT3

8. Stall strips on blades.

9. Blade damages, lightning strikes and Dirty blades.

Issued by: ROS- India Prepared: SUNVE Approved: PRGUR

10. Rotor mass Imbalance.

STEP A: Remote Checking Parameters-Detailed Procedures

1. Pitch Actuator Calibration values

Gather counter information. Follow the steps below to do this.

Min blade count 1: Max blade count 1: Offset Blade 1:

Min blade count 2: Max blade count 2: Offset Blade 2:

Min blade count 3: Max blade count 3: Offset Blade 3:

2. Check the wind sensor type & version

Version-SW of sensors & Sl. no installed

WS Left version: Sl.no:

WS Right version: Sl.no:

3. Note the Wind Sensor gain & offset parameters

For V7-10 sensors, default setting applicable.

WD offset WS Gain WS offset

-1.5 0.85 0.2

Issued by: ROS- India Prepared: SUNVE Approved: PRGUR

4. Note the anemometer gain & offset parameters

Type: NRG (or) CG

For NRG make anemometers:

Menu Line Description NRG setting Factory setting (default)

For CG make anemometers:

Menu Line Description CG setting Factory setting (default)

Issued by: ROS- India Prepared: SUNVE Approved: PRGUR

5. Record turbine software version _______

Unapproved or incorrect parameters if any

8. Record the elevation setting for the turbine.

Temps should be within +/- 2°C of each other.