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Archives > July 2010

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July 2010

 

FEATURES

Company Profile: AWS Truepower

By: Russ Willcutt

Already known for its expertise in wind-farm site assessment, online weather mapping, and next-day forecasting, this company broadens its market focus.

 

Effective Lubrication Filtration

By: Dick Gangnon

Clean lubricants are critical to allowing your gearbox to live up to its maximum service life, and the filtration method described by JLM Systems will help you to achieve that goal.

 

Modular Foundations for Small Wind

By: Jackson Bishop

Innovative new foundations by Oldcastle Precast decrease site preparation and present a high degree of flexibility when determining the location of small-wind installations.

 

Maximizing Motor Efficiency

By: Chris Medinger

The attributes of premium-efficiency motors result in longer life for the motor’s insulation system, copper windings, and bearings. LEESON Electric outlines the benefits.

 

The Power of PMA Cable Protection

By: George M. Sims

Wind-farm sites are becoming more remote with each passing year, and tower and turbine components must be able to withstand harsh elements—especially the cables that connect them.

 

Collaboration in Wind Farm Construction

By: Christopher L. Floyd, P.E.

Wind industry professionals understand the high degree of cooperation required between all the players involved in the development of a wind farm. Dashiell makes the case.

 

Predictive Diagnostics for Increased Productivity

By: Dave Bell

Predictive diagnostic software detects departures from normal wind turbine operation, allowing action to be taken before turbine performance is compromised. SmartSignal explains.

 

Tower Training for Ironworkers

By: Harvey C. Swift

In a relatively young market such as wind power, established professions like ironworking have decades of expertise to share.

 

DEPARTMENTS

CONSTRUCTION

By: Eric Drooff

A proven technique for correcting settlement, soil fracture grouting is a cost-efficient alternative to complete reconstruction of the foundation.

 

MAINTENANCE

By: Merritt Brown

The worldwide growth of the wind industry, in addition to the number of turbines coming off warranty, is leading to a vibrant—and valuable—aftermarket.

 

TECHNOLOGY

By: Jose R. Zayas & Todd Griffith

The development of accurate computer-based design programs is crucial for high system reliability through improved modeling and simulation in the design phase.

 

LOGISTICS

By: Hüseyin Kizilagac

Your supply chain is only as strong as the weakest link, so don’t let uncontrollable offshore supply chain costs get you in deep water.

 

Q&A: Felix Guerzoni

Product Application Specialist/Shell Lubricants

 

 

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