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PTC or not, the wind industry is an ever-changing landscape for...

November 30, 2012

Some of the best ideas that have improved working conditions have...

October 6, 2012

How we can make our hazards more conspicuous and safer

August 6, 2012

Some critical subsystems remain in the capable hands of the wind...

July 5, 2012

Where a gearbox oil sample is taken is just as important...

June 8, 2012

Maintenance professionals can use their physical senses to detect gearbox problems

May 7, 2012

Validating tightness can help foresee failure issues in bolted flanges

April 10, 2012

With the increase in megawatt output, turbines and associated components pose...

March 6, 2012

With the increase in megawatt output, larger turbines and associated components...

February 3, 2012

A post warranty preventative maintenance program, coupled with predictive maintenance, will...

January 5, 2012

Insights on how to safeguard personnel during the long winter months

December 6, 2011

Cold weather can affect the reliability of a wind project, as...

October 6, 2011

A predictive program will include an assessment of the failure mode...

September 6, 2011

Annual analyses of faults that cause downtime can shed light on...

August 3, 2011

Focusing on the sightline from maintenance reliability to business success

July 8, 2011

There is a profound distinction between education and training

June 6, 2011

The rise in mobile technology is the catalyst that the wind...

May 9, 2011

Cleaning the turbine properly is just as important as more-technical O&M...

April 8, 2011

Wind project owners, site managers, and technicians alike need to understand...

March 4, 2011

Proper lubrication and contaminant control are critical in order to attain...

February 6, 2011

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