{"id":14834,"date":"2021-12-09T16:46:40","date_gmt":"2021-12-09T21:46:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.wika.com\/us\/\/?p=14834"},"modified":"2025-05-20T13:05:04","modified_gmt":"2025-05-20T18:05:04","slug":"pressure-and-temperature-instruments-for-wind-turbine-control","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.wika.com\/us\/products\/pressure-products\/pressure-and-temperature-instruments-for-wind-turbine-control\/","title":{"rendered":"WIKA’s Wind Turbine Sensors: Pressure and Temperature Monitoring"},"content":{"rendered":"

The US and the world are installing more wind turbines than ever as a source of clean renewable energy. WIKA offers a range of pressure and temperature solutions that make turbine control easier and more reliable than ever.<\/strong><\/p>\n

In fields, hills, and shorelines around the world, wind turbines are increasingly a part of the landscape. And for good reason. Not only is wind energy clean and renewable, but it is also abundant and reliable. Wind farms, along with solar and hydropower plants<\/a> and hydrogen vehicles<\/a>, play an important role in reducing our reliance on fossil fuels and creating carbon-neutral economies.<\/p>\n

Modern wind turbines rely on interconnected systems to control the components and ensure that the equipment doesn\u2019t overheat. WIKA has decades of experience working with and advising wind power plants, and we offer a variety of measurement products for the industry\u2019s toughest challenges.<\/p>\n

Measurement Solutions for Wind Turbine Lubrication Systems<\/h2>\n\n
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The A-10 pressure transmitter in a wind turbine\u2019s lubrication system<\/p><\/div>\n \n

A major manufacturer of fluid control equipment was looking for a pressure transmitter to control the pump that pushes lubrication oil into the filter. In the past, they\u2019ve had quality issues with their suppliers\u2019 pressure transmitters and switches. Moreover, this application sometimes experiences significant overpressure, but the lubrication oil isn\u2019t clean so they couldn\u2019t use an overpressure protector.<\/p>\n

Solution: <\/strong>After consulting with this manufacturer, WIKA recommended the A-10 pressure transmitter<\/a>. Ideal for hydraulic and pneumatic applications, this industrial pressure sensor has a measuring range up to 14,500 psi (1,000 bar), so there is no need for a separate device to protect against overpressure.<\/p>\n

Similarly, another customer wanted to measure the lubricant pressure of their wind gearbox\u2019s oil pumps, as well as the pump\u2019s operating temperature. We recommended both the A-10 pressure transmitter and TR10 resistance thermometer<\/a>, and this joint solution met all their performance expectations for their high-vibration applications<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Measurement Solutions for Wind Turbine Cooling Systems<\/h2>\n

The components in wind turbines produce a lot of heat, which needs to be transferred to other media or dissipated into the air. A global specialist in water cooling was looking for a company that could supply both the temperature and pressure sensors for their specialized systems.<\/p>\n

Solution: <\/strong>One of the many benefits of partnering with WIKA is that we are a one-stop shop for measurement solutions. To ensure the optimal operation of their water-cooling systems, this manufacturer needed three products: temperature sensor<\/strong> to monitor the water temperature, pressure gauge<\/strong> for on-site readings of the water pressure, and pressure transmitter<\/strong> for remote monitoring of the water pressure.<\/p>\n

WIKA came up with a package of three high-quality instruments:<\/span><\/p>\n