Wind Energy Industry Calibration Services

Wind energy power generation, like other renewable energy operations, is subject to environmental, safety, and electrical grid connection standards.

The operational management and performance testing of wind turbines must meet specific certification standards set forth by organizations like the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) and the American Wind Energy Association (AWEA).

To sustain compliance, Transcat supports wind energy operators with tools, measuring instruments, and calibration services to optimize performance monitoring, maintenance, and reporting. 

Wind turbines require regular monitoring and calibration from installation through operation and maintenance. Transcat provides test and measurement instruments and tool calibration services for optimal wind energy production and to comply with safety and reporting requirements. These are a few of the processes requiring calibrated instruments: 

• Installation and Construction  
  The physical assembly and installation of wind turbines on-site require specialized tools, such as torque wrenches, hydraulic bolt tensioners, and alignment jigs. Transcat Torque Tool Calibration Services specializes in high-torque applications in the assembly and maintenance of wind turbine components.
• Grid Connection and Interconnection  
  Connecting wind turbines to the electrical grid includes installing metering and monitoring equipment and evaluating the data collected through grid integration studies.
• Operations and Maintenance (O&M)  
  Wind turbines are subject to wear and tear from harsh conditions such as wind, turbulence, lightning strikes, and icing. Regular maintenance, including routine inspections, lubrication, and cleaning, is critical to sustaining energy production and avoiding the risk of damage.  

Performance monitoring maximizes power generation and supports compliance with regulatory standards, certification requirements, and quality assurance protocols in wind energy production. These monitoring systems must be maintained with calibrated test and measurement instruments to ensure traceability, accuracy, and reliability.

• Wind Turbine Performance Management 
  Calibration of remote monitoring and control systems enables the accurate measurement of wind parameters, optimizes turbine performance, and maximizes energy yield from wind resources. Transcat Mobile Calibration Services covers various instruments used in wind turbine monitoring systems including accelerometers, temperature, pressure, rotational speed, and more.
• Anemometers 
  Anemometers require regular calibration to ensure accuracy and comparability in wind speed measurements. Reduce measurement risk with expert calibration from the Transcat Anemometer & Air Velocity Calibration Laboratory.
• Predictive Maintenance 
  Transcat Calibration Services cover the instruments needed for predictive maintenance strategies, including vibration analysis, oil analysis, and thermography.  

Anemometer Calibration Services  
The Transcat Anemometer & Air Velocity Calibration Laboratory performs 17025 accredited air velocity calibrations with the only Westenberg Engineering Wind Tunnel in North America. The Lab offers accredited calibrations for a variety of air velocity instruments, including rotary and hot wire anemometers, balometers, wind speed indicators, and more. 

Mobile Tool Calibration Services  
The Transcat Mobile Tool Calibration Service specializes in the Power Generation, Wind, and Solar Energy Industries. These mobile labs are available throughout the U.S. and offer ISO 17025-accredited calibrations for various disciplines, including pressure, torque, temperature, hydraulics, and electrical instruments. 

Test & Measurement Instruments  
We offer a wide range of types and brands of test & measurement Instruments to maintain the productivity, accuracy, and compliance of your wind generation and monitoring systems. We are your one-stop shop for buying, renting, and obtaining expert calibration.  

Torque Calibration Specialists 
Our labs have the industry's broadest calibration capabilities, including 6 fully equipped, ISO 17025-accredited, torque standard calibration labs in North America. We are also factory-authorized to Stahlwille torque standards. 

For more information about our accredited tool calibration services for wind power generation applications, call one of our calibration professionals at 800-828-1470 or contact us.