Sensoria, Trademark of MISTRAS Group, Inc. services

Sensoria is an advanced equipment and service solution developed by MISTRAS Group for managing the integrity of wind turbine blades. Sensoria's installation process is designed to be compatible with turbines from all major manufacturers, ensuring minimal alterations to existing structures and providing ease of integration. The system is positioned in the hub of the wind turbine, with an Acoustic Emission (AE) sensor placed in each blade's bulkhead to detect potential damage and relay accurate information to on-site personnel. The innovative design supports various bolting options and power configurations, offering flexibility in different installation scenarios. Safety is prioritized through rigorous pre-installation checks, including certifications and documentation validation for technicians. Sensoria's comprehensive monitoring capabilities enable wind energy organizations to maintain oversight of blade conditions, ensuring operational efficiency and contributing to the overall asset protection strategy.

As large, rotational assets exposed to the environment, wind turbines are vulnerable to a multitude of damage mechanisms. Due to the high location of rotor blades, they are difficult to repair and maintain which leads to high cost. Catastrophic failure of wind turbine blades, due to excessive loading or fatigue damage, can result in impaired production when the asset is out of service. In severe cases, it can lead to the destruction of the entire machine.

The Insights data portal offers blade integrity, damage evolution analytics, and trend tracking analysis for individual blades, full sites, and entire turbine fleets.