The Industrial Talk Podcast Network

Howard Penrose with MotorDoc

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Industrial Talk is onsite at SMRP 31 and talking to Howard Penrose, President at MotorDoc, LLC about "Condition monitoring wind turbines from the ground through innovative solutions".  Here are some of the key takeaways from our conversation:
  • Industrial security solutions and electrical reliability. 0:00
    • Palo Alto Networks provides comprehensive security solutions for all assets, networks, and remote operations.
    • Howard is the president of Motor Dock LLC, an electrical reliability company that provides services and consulting, and distributes Empath electrical signature analysis equipment.
    • Howard has 11 years of experience on the board of SMRP and agrees that it's a great platform for networking and influencing the industry.

    • Wind turbine maintenance and inspection. 4:12
      • Howard explains how technology developed at Oak Ridge National Labs in the 1980s can assess the condition of wind turbine components in real-time, without climbing the tower.
      • Predictive maintenance for wind turbines now possible with remote analysis.
      • Howard, chair of standards for wind, solar, and energy storage, explains that maintenance crews typically work on one tower at a time, following strict safety protocols and using climb assist technology to reduce climbing time (10-15 minutes).
      • Howard highlights the importance of following rules and regulations to ensure safety when working at heights, and notes that some younger technicians may take shortcuts but it's crucial to follow proper procedures to avoid accidents.

      • Using electrical signature analysis for wind turbine maintenance. 11:04
        • Technician ankle and shoulder issues identified in safety standards meetings, leading to retrofits and elevator-like ladders.
        • Howard explains how their technology can detect mechanical issues in wind turbines before they fail, using a minute of audio data to identify problems like misalignment and energy losses.
        • Industry adopting electrical signature analysis to monitor wind turbine health.

        • Industrial maintenance and energy efficiency. 17:29
          • Scott MacKenzie and Howard discuss the challenges of working in the energy industry, including the importance of addressing complex issues and the potential for significant losses in plant energy consumption.
          • Howard's career has involved taking on difficult tasks and research areas that others have deemed unpopular or too complicated, leading to valuable insights and innovations in the field.
          • Scott MacKenzie invites listeners to connect with Howard Penrose, a speaker at the 31st Annual SMRP Conference in Orlando, and to find out more about what they're doing at Motor Dock.
          • Scott encourages listeners to participate in industrial talk, a platform for industrial professionals to amplify their voice and get their message out, and to collaborate with him to change the world.


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