Wind, Think Tank, Exclusive Articles — 30 May, 2020
Abstract: full-scale mechanical testing of blades is an integral part of the certification of wind turbines. With ever-larger rotor diameters, the importance of testing and validation is growing with the aim of minimizing operational risks. Dual axis testing can lead to a more realistic loading scen...
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Wind, Ask the Experts, Exclusive Articles — 30 May, 2020
BBC Charterings Mads Poulsen talked to PES about how the demand for wind energy is increasing and the growth in size of the blades being used to harness it. This is a company which is uniquely positioned, with both the fleet capacity and the vessel diversity, required to meet the challenge of bigger...
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Wind, Ask the Experts, Exclusive Articles — 30 May, 2020
Barry Nisill, Vice President and Alexander Murillo, Technical Service Engineer, both at Belzona, made time to speak with PES about the part this well-established company, plays in repairs in the wind industry, both onshore and offshore. They welcome any regulations and use them as a minimum benchmar...
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Wind, Corporate Focus, Exclusive Articles — 30 May, 2020
In Europe today, it is standard to equip newly built wind turbines with service lifts. These allow technicians easy access to all levels of the tower. Many older turbines do not have this advantage and require operations and maintenance personnel to ladder climb instead. On such wind farms, there ar...
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Wind, Corporate Focus, Exclusive Articles — 30 May, 2020
OEGs Local Equipment Room modules installed on the London Array offshore substation topside structures. Credit London Array courtesy of London Array OEG Offshore entered the wind power and renewables market in 2010, with a substantial contract award for the landmark London Array Offshore Wind Farm, ...
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Wind, Talking Point, Exclusive Articles — 30 May, 2020
There is a green revolution in ship technology going on these days. We are currently witnessing a wave of zero emission propulsion ideas entering the market like battery powered car ferries for short routes, power shaving batteries onboard offshore hybrid service vessels and cruise liners that can e...
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Wind, Think Tank, Exclusive Articles — 30 May, 2020
In response to the global market requirement for more efficient and targeted O&M strategies for operational wind farms, there is an increasing need for operators to focus on turbine performance and reliability. Having recognised this as a priority to support operational teams and to advise on st...
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Wind, Talking Point, Exclusive Articles — 30 May, 2020
The concept vessel intake is at the forefront of windmill component design, and it will make possible more profitable logistics projects when different variables are considered under a collaborative approach. The wind industry is facing a never-ending pressure on costs. All industry players, includi...
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