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Wind blade coatings products
Mankiewicz announces two new advanced coatings products that maintain turbine blade surfaces for optimal performance and e ciency. BladeRep Pro le Filler 5 advantages include a
short time to sand, fast pot life to drying ratio, and a wide application window allowing all-season repairs. BladeRep LEP 10 is designed to provide single-layer protection for the leading edge areas of turbine blades from damages caused by rain and particle erosion. ese coatings meet the requirements of the cosmetic blade maintenance market, as well as OEM blade speci cations for high quality and durable products.
Mankiewicz Coatings
www.bladerep.com
Booth 3503
Synthetic lubricant solutions
AMSOIL specializes in developing synthetic lubricants backed by a long- term warranty. AMSOIL PTN 320 is formulated with extreme-pressure additives, providing high resistance to scu ng wear and micropitting fatigue on gear surfaces operating under extreme pressures and shock loads. e next- generation additive technology delivers outstanding overall performance in areas critical to wind applications, including water resistance, lterability, long-term foam control, rapid air release, rust and corrosion inhibition, and paint and
seal compatibility. PTN 320 has earned approvals from wind turbine, gearbox, and bearing manufacturers including GE, Siemens Gamesa, Vestas, ZF, Winergy, Moventas, NGC, SKF, Timken, Envision, Eickho , FAG, Flender, and more.
AMSOIL, Inc.
www.amsoilwind.com
Booth 1945
Wind development region
Kansas is ranked No. 2 in wind potential and is among the top ve states for operating wind farms, with 5653MW of wind farms currently in operation and 1900MW in new projects announced. Kansas wind is cost e ective due to
high capacity factors, and has therefore been attractive to corporate and out-of- state o -takers, which are purchasing a signi cant percentage of the wind energy produced in Kansas. Centrally located
in the heart of the wind corridor, Kansas o ers access to the key regions for wind farm development and an advantageous operating environment for developers, wind turbine component manufacturers, logistics, and other service providers. e Kansas Department of Commerce is
the primary point of contact to assist companies in learning about the state’s wind industry and nding the ideal site for their operations.
The Kansas Department of Commerce www.kansascommerce.gov Booth 3235
Blade inspection and repair
Wind generation asset owners want to maximize power production over the project’s lifespan, but many owners don’t prioritize blade inspections
and repairs until it’s too late and they experience a costly failure. Damaged blades are a major cause of wind farm under-performance, and replacing even a single blade can be very expensive. Regular blade inspections are essential to catch problems early, thereby minimizing downtime and the cost
of repairs. EDF Renewables’ Blade Maintenance Program uses robotic drone automation and AI analytics to ensure accuracy and cost effectiveness. High-resolution photographic inspections of each blade yield data that is standardized and quantifiable, and can be used to optimize blade life cycle management. In addition, their inspection reports grade any damage and provide operating guidelines
and customized recommendations to prioritize repairs and bring blades back to peak performance.
EDF Renewables
www.edf-re.com
Booth 1821
Suite of O&M solutions
SkySpecs o ers a suite of products developed with expediency, accuracy, and automation in mind. AI-powered inspections and Horizon, SkySpecs’ blade asset management software, helps
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A complete portfolio of comprehensive engineering, procurement, construction management & testing services for project development
Interconnect Assistance & Electrical Studies Complete Electrical Power Systems Design Electrical EPC Design Construction Services with Start-Up Ongoing Electrical Maintenance & Testing
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EPCSERVICES COMPANY
An ECI Company
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“Engineering with Distinction”
No More Climbing
The Climb Auto System by 3S Lift allows technicians to focus on the job and not on the climb. It eliminates the need for climbing completely, improving AEP, Health & Safety and employee retention.
The single technician ladder mounted lift is easily retro tted into any modern wind turbine – often in 8 hours or less! It provides the ease-of-use of a service lift with the low cost, low maintenance and reliability of a climb assist.
Find out more at:
3SLift.com/ClimbAuto
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their customers be proactive in their O&M decision making.
SkySpecs
www.skyspcs.com
Booth 3821