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Training
The wind energy industry is developing more projects than ever and needs a skilled and qualified workforce to produce America’s clean wind power. Workers and technicians may need specialized training to succeed and advance in their careers. Check out some of the training opportunities, professional certifications, workshops, and events o ered across the country and online.
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Abaris Training Resources Training Program: Composite Windblade Repair
Hours: 36
Classroom/Online: Classroom and workshop,
at Abaris’ facility or client’s
Number of Participants: 12
Certifications: Abaris Certi cate of Completion
Course description: This 5-day course is designed for eld technicians, inspectors, and supervisors responsible for performing structural repairs to composite wind blades. In this course the students will rst be challenged with determining the extent of damage to Fiber Reinforced Plastic (FRP) sandwich panels and then will perform damage removal and proper repair preparation. Finally the student teams will perform repairs to reconstruct the damaged areas in order to match structural ber axial loads through the damaged area in the blade structure. This process is repeated with various panels, so that the students obtain solid hands-on skills that they can immediately put to work in the eld.
Key Features:
• This course promotes and utilizes multi- person team repair concepts similar to those repairs done in the eld;
• The student teams will be introduced to the latest hot-bond repair equipment speci cally designed for the industry;
• Learn how to position, secure, and control large area heat blankets in accordance with standard industry procedures;
• Custom courses available for groups. www.abaris.com
Wind Access Engineering
Training Program: Suspended Scaffolding Safety
Hours: 10 hours
Classroom/Online: Classroom or on site Number of Participants: 10-12
Certifications: Kaeufer Blade Access Systems, Asmus Wind, Tractel, Bee Access Products
Course description: Wind Access’s Suspended Scaffolding Safety course
is designed to exceed OSHA’s training requirements for Suspended Scaffolding under CFR 1926.451. Topics covered include hazard assessment, OSHA standards, topside rigging, wind platforms, fall arrest and self-rescue systems, and more.
www.windaccessengineering.com
TEAM-1 Academy Inc. Training Program: Working/Rescue at
Heights - Wind Turbine Series Hours: 8 - 16 hours
Classroom/Online: On their site, or on client’s site
Number of Participants: 6 Certifications: GWO (Global Wind
Organization), MOL WAH
Course description: TEAM-1 Academy provides safety and rescue training
in North America. This course is the global standard for getting wind turbine technicians trained to work safely and effectively using the on-site rescue/ evacuation equipment.
www.team1academy.com
Lighting
The marking and lighting of wind turbines is primarily intended to provide high visibility and to assist pilots identify and avoid the structures. The FAA recommends wind turbines be lit with red or white lights which flash simultaneously. Listed below are some of the options available on the market today.
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TWR Lighting
Product Name: L550-864-G
Effective Intensity: 2000cd
Horizontal Coverage: 360°
Vertical Beam: 3 years minimum
Expected LED Life: 15 – 20 years
Input Voltage: 120-230Vac
Operating Voltage: 120/230Vac
Overvoltage Protection: Built in overvoltage protection designed to meet Class III according to IEC61643-1, Class D Frequency: 50-60Hz
Power Consumption: 2W (Day) / 20W (Night) Operating Temperature: -67°F to +130°F (-55°C to +55°C) Weight: 26lbs (11.8kg)
Dimensions: 20.6" x 20.6" x 9.4" (52.3cm x 52.3cm x 23.9cm)
Cable/Connection: Combined power and alarm connection cable
Warranty: 5-year warranty
Rating/Certifications: United States Federal
Aviation Administration AC 70/7460-1K; Obstruction Marking and Lighting
www.twrlighting.com
Hughey & Phillips Product Name: HORIZON 2000/3000
Effective Intensity: Day White 20000cd; Night White 2000cd; Night Red 2,000cd
Horizontal Coverage: 360°
Vertical Beam: 3°
Expected LED Life: 10 years
Input Voltage: 120-240Vac 50/60Hz, +/-48Vdc
Operating Voltage: 120-240Vac 50/60Hz, +/- 48Vdc
Overvoltage Protection: H&P patented design Frequency: 50/60Hz
Power Consumption: <25W
Operating Temperature: -40°F to +131°F (-40°C to +55°C)
Weight: 17lbs (7.71kg)
Dimensions: 14" x 9.5" (35.6cm x 24.1cm) Cable/Connection: 120ft Pigtail of #18-8C Tray Cable
Warranty: 5-year warranty Rating/Certifications: FAA Type L-864, L-865, L-864/865
www.hugheyandphillips.com
Technostrobe
Product Name: LED-RED-Standard Effective Intensity: 2000cd
Horizontal Coverage: 360°
Vertical Beam: 3°
Expected LED Life: 10 years minimum Input Voltage: 24Vdc or 90-250Vac Overvoltage Protection: In both the Beacon and the Control enclosure Frequency: 50/60hz
Power Consumption: Beacon is 9W, at 30 FPM, 16% duty cycle
Operating Temperature: -40°F to +131°F (-40°C to 55°C)
Weight: Beacon 7.05lb (3.2kg) Dimensions: 6.69" x 4.92" (17cm x 12.5cm) Cable/Connection: 16AWG, 2 conductors Warranty: 5-year warranty Rating/Certifications: Compliant with TC, FAA and ULc
www.technostrobe.com
Phoenix Contact Product Name: LED Tower Lighting
Expected LED life: minimum 50,000 hours
Power consumption: +/- 10W (for 230VAC)
Operating temperature: -40°F to 158°F (-40°C to 70°C)
Weight: 1.51lbs (.687kg) Dimensions: 3.16" x 3" x 12" (9.17cm x 7.62cm x 30.7cm) Cable/Connection: QPD fast connection, IP67 degree of protection Rating/Certifications: UL and ENEC approval www.phoenixcontact.com
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