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Aussie “stethoscope for wind turbines” invention could save industry $500m – RenewEconomy
Australian developed ‘stethoscope for wind turbines’ is looking to substantially cut maintenance and repair costs through early damage detection.
An Australian invention, described as a ‘stethoscope for wind turbines’ could save the wind power industry up to $500 million in maintenance costs, is now ready to hit the export market.
The Ping Monitor, developed by South Australian firm Ping Services, is able to monitor the performance of wind turbines and identify the early development of potentially damaging physical faults in turbine blades.
The Ping Monitor is attached magnetically to wind turbine towers, and listens to the sounds creat…
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