Why Taller Modular Towers Make Sense
October 20, 2009 by Paul Dvorak
Filed under Mechanical Components, Transportation of Wind Components, Wind Power Construction
Excerpt: A modular turbine tower is one way to get around the shortcomings of conventional solid section designs. Peder M. Hansen Executive Vice President Northstar Wind Towers Blair, Nebraska Taller towers for wind turbines make sense in so many ways. For instance, an 80 m tower can let mod …
How to protect large parts for shipping
June 29, 2009 by Paul Dvorak
Filed under Nacelle, Transportation of Wind Components
Excerpt: Shrink wrap protects anything, says Dr. Shrink, a manufacturer of shrink wrapping in Manistree, Mich. It protects equipment against weather damage because the waterproofing can be sealed around an entire unit. The wrapping comes in 12 to 40-ft widths so even large items are covered in one piece. …

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