Wind parks
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OFFSHORE AND ONSHORE WIND PARKS
Using a system of different inspection methods and analysis for pre-operational and regular operational inspection of the wind generator elements ensures the earliest possible detection of any departure from the norm and occurrence defect. This allows avoiding potential damage and shortening the idle time of the wind power turbine.
Solwind provides specialists to perform work of any complexity, on both onshore and offshore wind parks using suspended platforms as well as rope access method. All technicians have permissions and International certificates for rope access work in European countries and beyond.
- Complete inspection and repair of the rotor blade including vortex replacement, aerodynamics exchange, rework, repair and exchange of blade equipotential bonding rails, LE TE cracks as well as LEP tape repair and exchange.
- Inspection and repair of the wind turbine tower.
- Inspection of root flange laminate cracks.
- Rotor blade Lightning Protection System inspection, LPS continuity inspection, the 4-wire resistance measurement of the LPS.
- Wind turbine gearbox inspection. Documenting of all visible bearings as well as the parts of the gearbox by borescope.
- Tower and rotor blade bolt exchange.
- Replacement and installation of electric cables.
- NDT inspection, including rotor hub main bearing UT, PA UT inspection, dye penetrant testing (PT), ultrasonic testing and thermographic inspection.
GENERAL INSPECTION OF THE WIND TURBINE
Solwind provides specialists to perform work of any complexity, on both onshore and offshore wind parks using suspended platforms as well as rope access methods. All technicians have permissions and International certificates for rope access work in European countries and beyond.
Services performed using suspended platform or rope access:
- Internal and external inspection of the rotor blade
- Inspection of root flange laminate cracks
- Rotor blade Lightning Protection System inspection, LPS continuity inspection, the 4-wire resistance measurement of the LPS
- Documenting of all visible bearings as well as the parts of the gearbox by borescope
- Wind turbine tower inspection
WIND TURBINE GENERATOR NDT INSPECTION
Using a system of different inspection methods and analysis for preoperational and regular operational inspection of the wind generator elements ensures the earliest possible detection of any departure from the norm and defect occurrence. This allows avoiding potential damage and shortening the idle time of the wind power turbine.
Methods:
- Schematic drawing of the blade with the exact location of detected defects
- List of individual defects with the dimensions of faults specified.
- Photo and video material
- Analysis of defects and recommendations for their elimination
WIND TURBINE GEARBOX INSPECTION
Wind turbine gearboxes are regularly inspected to avoid repairs, downtime and to ensure a long lifespan. Endoscopic inspection is the only way to thoroughly inspect a gearbox or any other bearing. Borescopes are used to access the inner parts of the gearbox and to obtain high-quality images of the inaccessible areas that are prone to damage.
Gearbox inspection is aimed to identify the following fault types:
- Varying degrees of bearing and gear wear
- Micro to heavy pitting
- Carbonization and effects of high or increased temperatures
- Particle wear, fractures, corrosion and cracking
- Light and heavy grooving or scoring
- Spalling, fretting, scuffing and uneven wear patterns
- Heavy ‘spots’ on bearing rollers or gears
- False and true brinelling
- Loading anomalies
- Abrasive and erosive wear
- Fluting and arcing effects