Operations and maintenance costs dominate the balance sheets of wind farms, and more so when the maintenance is unscheduled. That was the opening comment from an industry consultant at a recent O&M conference. His point was that wind farms run on thin margins and with more than half of the national fleet out of OEM…
Preparing for a Career as a Wind Technician – From Classroom to Tower
Two wind industry veterans have a lot to say to those considering a career as a wind turbine technician. Derek Johnson at Redstone College will introduce viewers to the college’s 15 month wind-technician curriculum and why you should look forward to it. Then Ryan Gaunt of Rope Partner will prep viewers with extensive safety training…
Complimentary firms launch training partnership
Tech Safety Lines says it will partner Rope Partner Inc. to provide reliable safety training for wind turbine technicians. Tech Safety is known for a patented SRK-11, a Self-Rescue Kit certified by Underwriters Laboratories that provides immediate and independent rescue capabilities to wind-industry technicians working at heights on turbine towers. The new alliance with Rope…
Two collaborate in coating services
Two wind industry veterans– Hempel USA Inc. and Rope Partner Inc. – are partnering to provide full-service maintenance to the wind turbine market for infield tower coating repair, and maintenance. When coatings repair and maintenance is required on a turbine, Hempel is a ready to supply high-performance, environmental friendly coatings, can provide a complete package…
3M and rope partner launch study on effects of turbine blade erosion on output
3M and Rope Partner have teamed up to conduct an in-field study on the effects of leading edge wind turbine blade damage. The yearlong study aims to measure the reduction in overall wind turbine output due to leading edge erosion. As turbine blades rotate, reaching speeds of 180 miles per hour at the tips, they…