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AWEA WIND PROJECT O&M AND SAFETY CONFERENCE
February 27th-28th, 2019 Hotel Del Coronado San Diego, CA
www.awea.org
As the wind energy industry continues to expand, so does the need for an evolving approach to operating the nation’s growing number of wind projects. Fortunately, there is no shortage of experience to draw from in this arena. Individuals from across industry sectors and
across functional disciplines will join in San Diego in February to set a vision and plan for continued and expanded operational excellence in the wind industry. Be a part of the largest North American gathering of wind energy operational professionals and technicians, as they combine the essential elements of O&M, health and safety, workforce development, and quality assurance to develop a successful partnership for today and beyond.
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Features just some of the companies and technologies attendees will see at this year’s show.
Carbon brushes
and brush holders
Helwig Carbon is a manufacturer of carbon brushes and brush holders used on wind turbine generators. American made ISO certi ed. eir products are designed to provide long life and low maintenance costs.
Helwig Carbon Products, Inc.
www.helwigcarbon.com
Tools for in-situ slip ring machining
e Mersen portable lathe for up-tower generator slip ring resurfacing is a quick method to bring a slip ring back into operational speci cation. By eliminating the need to swap out an a ected slip ring, maintenance crews can reduce downtime associated with slip ring issues. Ground rings are known to be susceptible to
wear in the brush track under certain operating conditions. Poor grounding ring surface conditions can also lead to erratic temperature readings in a wind turbine and a ect other electrical components. e
Wind blade repairs
WindCom provides solutions for their customer's blade needs. High levels of technical competence paired with exible repair options o er customers year-round, reliable outcomes. Every step of the blade repair process utilizes technology so customers can quickly and easily monitor their eet. From zero-loss, high-speed inspections to online repair documentation and work instructions, WindCom is able to rapidly and safely respond to demanding repairs in the wind market.
WindCom Services
www.windcomservices.com
Customizable SCADA analytics
Bachmann's Wind Power SCADA is a customizable, easy-to-use solution that helps manage wind farms. Maximum exibility ensures rapid implementation, ease of operation, and the possibility to expand the installation e ciently. Users can prioritize the information they want to see and achieve the security levels required to keep data and assets safe. Live
Lightweight evacuation and rescue system
e PDQ2 descent-control device and the 6 mm XTEC heat-resistant Technora rope form the core of this system whose total weight is under 10lb (for a 100 M system). e fully-assembled kit comes ready for deployment, and packed into a durable, weather resistant carrying bag which allows it to be carried comfortably by the technician until needed. Custom lengths and con gurations are available upon request. Weight: 8.85lb, MBS: 3,147lb, Certi cation: ANSI Z359.4.
Sterling Rope Company, Inc.
www.sterlingrope.com
Fully synthetic gear oil
Shell Omala S5 Wind advanced fully synthetic gear oil o ers lubrication performance even under severe operating conditions. e formulation is developed to protect wind turbine gears and bearings by minimizing wear, protecting against micro-pitting, maintaining e ective uidity at extremes of low temperature, and minimizing foam formation. Shell Omala S5 Wind is designed to help extend
Fall arrest cable sleeve
e new SKYLOTEC CLAW Vertical Fall Arrest Cable Sleeve is designed to t
a wide variety of wire ropes and travel along the vertical system while providing fall arrest when needed. Engineered
to t 3/8 and 5/16-inch wire rope, this high quality, lightweight stainless-steel device travels smoothly up and down the vertical system without hanging up. e redundant safety features reduce the risk of improper installation and unsafe situations. e CLAW is independently tested to meets ANSI A14.3-08, CSA Z259.2.5-17 and OSHA requirements.
SKYLOTEC
www.skylotec.com
Elevator safety and training
Highly trained elevator mechanics from the International Union of Elevator Constructors not only keep elevators running, they keep them running e ciently, and above all else, safely. ey have over 28,000 trained professionals with over 8000 on the job hours and
over 2500 classroom hours. Whether it’s installation, repair, maintenance, or inspections they are ready to serve. As
portable lathe allows technicians to resurface just the a ected ground ring and bring the turbine back online. Advanced tools to verify slip ring surface condition after machining and the Total Indicate Runout (TIR) are also available. Mersen o ers technical training and hands on up-tower training sessions
to use these tools which help maintenance crews increase availability numbers at their respective wind farms.
Mersen
www.mersen.com
data from di erent farms and turbines
can be compared to support detailed analysis, including power curve, wind distribution, energy production, and switch counters in the form of graphs and/ or tables. Bachmann’s Wind Power SCADA is based on pure web technology, allowing for a wide range of devices; a browser is all that's needed to access secure, extensive, and detailed information on an entire eet.
Bachmann Electronic
www.bachmann.info
maintenance intervals. It will defend against deposit formation and prolong gearbox life. Shell Omala S5 Wind is designed to meet
or exceed OEM requirements of Siemens Wind Power, ZF Wind, Vestas, and Gamesa. It also meets or exceeds following OEM component requirements of Winergy,
NGC, Bosch-Rexroth, Eickho , Moventas, SKF, Timken, Schae er, Hydac, CC Jensen, Mintai, and Freudenburg.
Shell Lubricants
www.shell.us
well as compliance and safety inspections and repairs across the US, their sta sits on the ASME A17.8 committee that writes the codes for these elevators.
Elevator Industry Work Preservation Fund www.eiwpf.org
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