Breather keep humidity out of lubricants

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Excerpt: Hydroguard hybrid breather can stand up to a wide variety of industries and applications. The breather is outfitted with an expansion chamber to isolate lubricants from all levels of ambient humidity. A clear, rugged polycarbonate casing allows for viewing desiccant as it changes color, indicati …

Start-up sees future in wind-turbine gearbox repairs

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Excerpt: A new company, Gearbox Express (GBX), along with state and local public officials, recently celebrated the official grand opening of its new 43,000 ft2 facility in Mukwonago, Wisconsin. The company says it is the only one in North America focused on providing independent, down-tower, wind-gearbo …

Met tower manufacturer expands into condition-monitoring

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Excerpt:  NRG Systems has expanded its products to wind-energy operations and maintenance segment. Its patented TurbinePhD system monitors the health of turbine components for more cost-effective operations and maintenance.   “Our system borrows technology from the aerospace industry to dia …

Painting firm selects 360° blade-access platforms

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Excerpt:   Lankford Painting Company has purchased modular suspended access platforms to let its crews better inspect and repair towers and blades on Siemens 2.3-MW turbines at four different sites in Texas. “We get four different platforms with just one 360° blade-access platform (BAP) config …

Dallas O&M Conference Recap

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Excerpt: I don't always get a chance to do much site seeing at these shows, but I did get to see a fair share of Dallas while here for Wind Energy Update's O&M Summit. On the way to my hotel, the taxi driver informed me that this was where Kennedy was shot (I know, but give me a break. It was before my t …

Gassing in wind-farm transformers

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Excerpt: Data indicates a high occurrence of elevated combustible gasses in cabinet style, wind-farm transformers. Studies presented here are a first step to understanding and helping solve the problem. Luke J. Parthemore /Technical Data Analyst Supervisor/Robert (Bob) T. Rasor, PE/Director of Engineering …

Software provides early warning of impending equipment problems

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Excerpt: Proficy SmartSignal Shield 4.0, software for wind power and other industries, helps large equipment operators detect equipment problems early and avoid surprise equipment failure, thereby increasing productivity while minimizing costs. The software provides early warning of impending equipmen …

Infrared thermometer measures -40 to 1,076°F

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Excerpt: With a broad measurement range of -40° to 1076°F (-40° to 580°C), the new 12:1 Wide Range Infrared Thermometer (IRT657) is well suited for testing and troubleshooting a wide variety of systems and components. This precision point-and-shoot, gun-style infrared thermometer accurately and ea …

Bolting services company earns ISO 17025 Accreditation

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Excerpt: Aztec Bolting Services announces the completion of A2LA Accreditation as an ISO/IEC 17025:2005 Calibration Laboratory. The company understands the necessity of more stringent testing and certification processes for today’s requirements.  Despite the intricate and costly undertaking, Aztec Bolting …

OEM opens wind service distribution center in Oklahoma

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Excerpt: Siemens Energy, along with state and local public officials, and a host of community leaders, celebrated the official grand opening of the new 64,000-ft2 wind service distribution center in Woodward, Oklahoma. The new facility is said to underscore Siemens' commitment to providing increased effi …