Wind Systems Magazine

June 19, 2013

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NEWS

 

CONSTRUCTION

Best Practices for Electrical Startups

During wind farm construction, electrical systems testing and startup are critical to the project’s success. AETI provides a helpful... Continue

Lightning Detection for Turbine Protection

Whether you are planning a wind farm and assessing turbine risks or operating an existing one, make sure you have all... Continue

 

MAINTENANCE

The Evolution of the Gearbox Oil Change

Sage Oil Vac system makes it easy to vacuum, drain, flush, rinse, and fill for complete uptower oil change. Continue

Synthetics to Protect the Wind Turbine and the Environment

Fire prevention and biodegradability are important factors to consider in selecting gearbox lubricants. Continue

 

MANUFACTURING

A Virtual Toolbox of Technologies

The BEAST tool from SKF simulates the behavior of a complete bearing, including cages, using a fully three-dimensional specialized... Continue

Best Practice Machining of Wind Power Components

Minor improvements in machining processes potentially result in major competitive advantages for the wind power industry. Continue

 

SERVICES

Near Term Power Prediction

While the variability of wind has become a challenge in the operation and management of wind turbines, data mining is an emerging... Continue

Beyond the Borders of Wind Energy

Engineers at the U.S. National Renewable Energy Laboratory use LMS Test.Lab to perform modal testing on next-generation wind power... Continue

 

PROFILE

Company Profile: GL Garrad Hassan

With roots in academia and R&D this company offers independent technical and engineering services, products, and training to the wind,... Continue

Company Profile: PH Windsolutions, Inc.

With blade manufacturing facilities sprouting up throughout North America, this company is poised to provide increased efficiency... Continue

 

 

 

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