Offshore Wind Farm Smart Lightning Protection Monitoring
UsingFSLightning Current Monitoring Monitor, FL Transient Current Monitor、FR Three-Point Method Grounding Resistance Monitoring Module&FG Smart Gateway,toOffshore Wind FarmTowerSPD、Lightning Current、Grounding Resistanceto7×24HoursOnline Monitoring,Real-TimeSense Lightning Events& Lightning Protection SystemStatus,EnsureOffshore Wind FarmInLightning-Prone Sea AreasofSafetyStable Operation.
01 · BACKGROUND
Customer Background
Enterprise Type
An Offshore Wind Power Operator,Specializing in Offshore Wind Farm Development、Construction&Operation,isNational New Energy Key Development Area,Equal Emphasis on Safe Operation & Power Generation Efficiency.
Enterprise Scale: [TBD]
Wind FarmScale
Offshore Wind FarmContainsDozens ofWind Turbines,Tower HeightLarge、BladeHeightCentralized,inLightning-Prone Sea Areas,Lightning RiskSignifiCantly Higher thanOnshore.
Installed CapacityCapacity/Unit Count:[TBD]
Industry Position
National New Energy Infrastructure, Need Strict ComplianceGB/T 31456《Wind TurbinesLightning Protection"&NB/T 31004《Offshore Wind FarmLightning ProtectionDesignSpecifications》& OtherIndustryStandard.
Compliance Standard: GB/T 31456 / NB/T 31004
02 · CHALLENGES
Business Challenges
Lightning-Prone Sea Areas、Lightning EventFrequent
Offshore Wind FarmTower HeightCanOver 100 MetersUp,inLightning-Prone Sea Areas,AnnualLightning StrikeDaysSignifiCantly Higher thanOnshore,Tower&BladeFrequentWithstand Direct Lightning&Induced LightningStrike.
OffshoreInspection Cost High、Window Short
Offshore Wind FarmTowerInspectionRequires Boat Trip,Affected bySea Conditions、Weather、TidesAffectSignifiCantly,InspectionWindow Short、Single-TripCost High,Hard toAchieveHigh-FrequencyFull-CoverInspection.
SPDDegradation & Grounding Resistance Change Hard to Sense
Tower TopSPD Long-Term Lightning Strike ShockExistsDegradationRisk,Marine Salt Spray Environment Accelerates Grounding Grid CorrosionCauses Grounding Resistance Change,LackOnline Monitoring MeansCannotEarly Warning.
Lightning StrikeFaultLocate&ClassificationLackData
Lightning Causes Unit FaultDowntimeAfter,O&MTeamHard to&TimeLocateLightning-Struck Units&AssessmentLightning Level,AffectFaultHandlingEfficiency&Insurance Claim Evidence.
03 · SOLUTION
Solution
System Architecture Diagram
Noe: The above is a placeholder image, to be replaced with a real system architecture diagram. The architecture diagram should show Sensing Layer(FS/FL/FRand other terminals)→ Network Layer(FG Smart Gateway)→ Platform Layer(FEXLINK Cloud)three-layer structure.
Deployed Product List
| Product Name | Model | Quantity | Function |
|---|---|---|---|
| FSLightning Current Monitoring Monitor | FS | [TBD] | Deployed atTower Top,Real-Time Monitoring ofLightning CurrentAmplitude、Polarity、Wavetom,RecordLightning Event&TieredAlarm |
| FL Transient Current Monitor | FL | [TBD] | Deployed atTowerPowerCircuit,Monitor SPD Surge Discharge Current,AssessmentSPDOperation Count& Remaining Life |
| FR Three-Point Method Grounding Resistance Monitoring Module | FR | [TBD] | OnlineMeasurementTowerGrounding GridGrounding Resistance,Resolution0.01Ω,Real-TimeSensingMarine Salt SprayCorrosionCausesofGroundingDegradation |
| FG Smart Gateway | FG | [TBD] | Deployed atTower-BaseControl Cabinet,AggregationFS/FL/FRand other terminalsData,ThroughOptical Fiber/4GUploadCloud Platform |
| FEXLINK Cloud Platform | Cloud 3.0 | 1 Set | DataAggregation、VisualizationDisplay, Lightning Event Alarm、Compliance Report Auto Generation、Insurance Claim EvidenceSupport |
Noe: Product quantities are TBD, actual deployment quantities will be determined based on Wind FarmUnit Count& Monitoring Points DensityConfirmed,Subsequentlyly byProject ImplementerProvide.
Network Topology
Sensing Layer: FSLightning Current Monitoring Monitor Deployed atTower TopLightning Rod DownleadPoint,FL Transient Current Monitor Deployed at Tower Power Circuit SPD Downstream,FR Three-Point Method Grounding Resistance Monitoring ModuleDeployed atTower-BaseGroundingDownleadPoint,CoverLightning Monitoring、SPD Monitoring、Grounding MonitoringThree MajorDimension.
Network Layer: Each sensing terminal connects via RS485 bus(Modbus-RTUProtocol)AccessTower-BaseFG Smart Gateway,FG Gateway uploads via Submarine Optical Cable/4GCellular Network Uplink toOnshore Control CenterGrid Network,Key LinksSupportRedundant Backup,EnsureOffshore CommunicationReliability.
Platform Layer: Data aggregates to FEXLINK Cloud Platform(PrivateDeployed atOnshore Control Center),ProvideWeb& MobileVisualizationDashboard、Lightning EventReal-Time Alarm、HistoryLightning Database、Compliance Report Auto Generation、Multi-Role Permission Management& Other Functions.
Integration Layer: Cloud PlatformThroughStandardREST API / Modbus TCPProtocol,& Wind Farm SCADA、CMS Status MonitoringSystem、Insurance ClaimsSystemIntegration,Achieve Lightning Event Linked Alarm、Unit Fault Correlation Analysis& Claim Evidence Data Sharing.
04 · IMPLEMENTATION
Implementation Process
Site Survey & Solution Design
Engineers Visit Onshore Control Center & Offshore Tower Site, Survey Tower Lightning Protection Structure, Grounding Grid Layout, SPD Installation Location,outputting point list and system deployment plan.
Cycle: [TBD]
Equipment Installation & Wiring
Leveraging Offshore O&M Vessel Window,FS/FL/FRInstalled in BatchestoTowerEachPoint,FG Smart Gateway Centralized Deployment atTower-BaseControl Cabinet,Complete RS485 Wiring & Power Connection.
Cycle: [TBD]
System Commissioning & Platform Integration
ConfigureFG GatewayacquiringParameters&Upload Transmission Cycle,CompleteFEXLINK Cloud PlatformAccount Setup、Point Binding、Lightning StrikeAlarm Threshold Setting、&SCADA SystemIntegrationCommissioning.
Cycle: [TBD]
Trial Operation & Personnel Training
System Trial Operation& Calibration Data Accuracy,toO&MPersonnel to Platform Operation、Lightning Alarm Handling、Report Export、Claim Evidence& Other Training,CompleteProject Acceptance & Delivery.
Cycle: [TBD]
05 · RESULTS
Application Effects
7×24h
All-Weather Online Monitoring
[TBD]
MonitoringUnit CoverSeveral
[TBD]
ReductionOffshoreInspectionCount
[TBD]
Lightning EventRecord Count
[TBD]
SPDDegradation Early Warning Count
100%
Lightning EventCanTraceability Rate
Customer Testimonial
"[TBD] Customer Testimonial to This CaseTo be Added After Customer Confirmation,TestimonialContent Will CoverSystem DeploymentBetoe & AfterOffshore Inspection Efficiency MoM、Lightning Event HandlingCases、Insurance Claim Evidence Improvement& OtherDimensions."
— Customer Lead [TBD]
06 · RELATED PRODUCTS
Related Product Recommendations
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FG Smart Gateway
Multi-Protocol Aggregation · Edge Computing · Optical Fiber/4GUplink
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