The Kincardine floating wind farm, located off the east coast of Scotland, was a landmark development: the first commercial-scale project of its kind in the UK sector. Therefore, it has been closely watched by the industry throughout its...
An Automatic Transfer Switch (ATS) is a means of transferring power between a primary electrical power source and an alternative source (such as a generator) in the event of power failure. Automatic Transfer Switches are critical for the smooth,...
Pressing real-world issues are faced by wind turbine operators. Among them, the integrity of wind turbine bolted connections at the blade bearing stands out as a critical concern. The role of condition monitoring systems for blade bearings (CMBB)...
The implementation of a Condition Monitoring System (CMS) to measure wind turbine health is no longer an optional extra. In many cases, particularly the offshore sector, CMS with Structural Health Monitoring (SHM) is mandatory—and the benefits are...
Drones are becoming more popular than ever for examining infrastructure of all kinds, and can be extremely useful in monitoring hard-to-reach...
Used wind turbine filters hold a wealth of information that just may end up saving individual components, or even the entire turbine. All too often, the filter is discarded during maintenance and never examined. This means some very critical...
In the modern industrial landscape, the smooth functioning of assets is critical for operational efficiency and cost-effectiveness. Unplanned downtime due to asset failures can result in significant financial losses and production setbacks....
Wind turbine blade roots are traditionally repaired at the manufacturer, requiring costly logistics and long downtime, often leaving operators with no choice but to purchase a new blade or scrap the entire turbine. A new, portable machining tool can...
In the past decade, the renewable energy sector has witnessed remarkable advancements in the quest toward a more sustainable future. Alongside this transformation, the demand for data is gaining...
Wind power is exploding thanks to the rising need for renewable energy, favorable government policies, and increased investments in research and development. Despite this surge in popularity, however, the wind industry also faces several...
