Research on the Online Monitoring and Fault Early Warning System of Infrared Thermography for Wind Power Equipment Based on Deep Learning Algorithm

Authors

  • Libo Wang Zhejiang Dali Technology Co., LTD, Hangzhou Zhejiang, China
  • Yadong Fan Guangzhou Development Electric Power Technology Co., LTD, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
  • Yanbo Wang Guangzhou Development Electric Power Technology Co., LTD, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
  • Guowang Luo Guangzhou Development Electric Power Technology Co., LTD, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
  • Minqiang Shen Zhejiang Dali Technology Co., LTD, Hangzhou Zhejiang, China
  • Guangnan Zhu Zhejiang Dali Technology Co., LTD, Hangzhou Zhejiang, China

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.13052/dgaej2156-3306.4047

Keywords:

Wind power equipment, online monitoring, fault early warning, convolutional neural network (CNN), intelligent operation and maintenance

Abstract

With the continuous expansion of the scale of wind power equipment, its operational safety and reliability face higher challenges. In order to achieve efficient fault early warning and intelligent operation and maintenance, this paper proposes an online monitoring and fault early warning system of infrared thermography for wind power equipment based on deep learning algorithms. Through infrared thermography technology, the distribution data of the temperature field on the surface of the equipment is collected in real time. Combined with the improved Convolutional Neural Network (CNN) model, the features of thermography are automatically extracted and classified to identify typical fault modes such as main bearing wear and blade cracks. The system adopts an online monitoring architecture, integrating data preprocessing, model inference and early warning modules to achieve real-time detection of abnormal temperature rise of the equipment and graded fault early warning. The experimental results show that the detection accuracy of this system for common faults is over 95%, and the average response time is less than 3 seconds, which is significantly better than the traditional threshold alarm method. The research results of this paper can provide an intelligent solution for the condition monitoring of wind power equipment, effectively reduce the risk of unplanned downtime, and improve the operation and maintenance efficiency and economic benefits.

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Author Biographies

Libo Wang, Zhejiang Dali Technology Co., LTD, Hangzhou Zhejiang, China

Libo Wang (born in June 1993–), male, graduated from the Automation major of Yuanpei College, Shaoxing University of Arts and Sciences, obtaining a Bachelor of Engineering degree. After graduation, he worked as an engineer at Zhejiang Dali Technology Co., Ltd. My current research direction focuses on intelligent inspection systems in the power industry.

Yadong Fan, Guangzhou Development Electric Power Technology Co., LTD, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China

Yadong Fan (born in December 1991–). Male. I graduated from the Mechatronics Technology program at Hubei University of Technology, earning a Bachelor’s degree. After graduation, I worked as an engineer at Guangzhou Development Power Technology Co., Ltd. My current research focuses on developing intelligent inspection systems for the power industry.

Yanbo Wang, Guangzhou Development Electric Power Technology Co., LTD, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China

Yanbo Wang (born in April 1989–). Male. I graduated from the Electrical Automation program at China University of Geosciences, obtaining a Bachelor’s degree. After graduation, I worked as an engineer at Guangzhou Development Power Technology Co., Ltd. My current research is dedicated to intelligent inspection systems in the power industry.

Guowang Luo, Guangzhou Development Electric Power Technology Co., LTD, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China

Guowang Luo (born in July 1991–). Male. I graduated from the Electrical Engineering and Its Automation program at Wuhan University of Technology, receiving a Bachelor’s degree. After graduation, I worked as an engineer at Guangzhou Development Power Technology Co., Ltd. My current research focus is on intelligent inspection systems within the power industry.

Minqiang Shen, Zhejiang Dali Technology Co., LTD, Hangzhou Zhejiang, China

Minqiang Shen (born in January 1973–). Male. I graduated from the Computer Science and Technology program at Zhejiang University of Technology, earning a Bachelor’s degree. After graduation, I worked as an engineer at Dongfang Electronics Co., Ltd. My current research involves distribution automation and protection technologies.

Guangnan Zhu, Zhejiang Dali Technology Co., LTD, Hangzhou Zhejiang, China

Guangnan Zhu (born in July 1984–). Male. I graduated from the Information Management and Information Systems program at Shaoxing University of Arts and Sciences, obtaining a Bachelor’s degree. After graduation, I worked as an engineer at Dongfang Electronics Co., Ltd. My current research focuses on information management and information systems.

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Published

2025-09-25

How to Cite

Wang, L. ., Fan, Y. ., Wang, Y. ., Luo, G. ., Shen, M. ., & Zhu, G. . (2025). Research on the Online Monitoring and Fault Early Warning System of Infrared Thermography for Wind Power Equipment Based on Deep Learning Algorithm. Distributed Generation &Amp; Alternative Energy Journal, 40(04), 771–792. https://doi.org/10.13052/dgaej2156-3306.4047

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Renewable Power & Energy Systems