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Focus: vibration analysis of wind turbines

A wind turbine is a rotating machine whose rotation is ensured by mechanical elements found throughout the kinematic chain (see illustration below) : main bearing of the low speed shaft, bearings and gears of the gearbox, bearings of the generator.

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Improvement of an icing prediction model for wind farm operations

Since October 2021, VALEMO has been involved in a CIFRE thesis project, in collaboration with the CNRM (Centre National de Recherches Météorologiques) and Météo France, to continue improving an icing forecasting model (WIRE) on wind turbine blades. The aim of this partnership
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Creation of a remote management system for hydroelectricity

Since 2010, VALEMO has been developing wind and photovoltaic remote management tools to meet the supervision needs of its facilities. With the increase in the number of power plants in operation, and following the acquisition of the FHA (Force Hydraulique Antillaise, based
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VALEMO Onshore safety days 2023

Friendly days to improve our safety practices in wind power and photovoltaics For more than 10 years, VALEMO’s operations and maintenance staff have been getting together for safety days. In early June, 63 participants gathered near Vierzon to take part in 4
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