What would happen if a turbine were to malfunction?
Turbines are monitored continuously via a SCADA (Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition) system. Any conditions which might affect turbine operation are immediately reported back to a central monitoring facility. In situations where turbine operations would be deemed unsafe, the turbine will automatically engage the braking system bringing the system to a complete and controlled stop. The turbine would not start again until a qualified technician clears the alarm.
