Improving Wind Turbine Design Through Advanced Simulation Techniques

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Excerpt: Advancements in simulation technology continue to provide benefits to engineers in the field of wind power engineering. Windpower engineers now have the ability to simulate all aspects of the wind turbine; from detailed structural models of the blades that determine stresses and strains, to highly a …

Reducing Blade Repair Costs With Suspended Access Platforms

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Excerpt: Wind turbine owners are faced with expensive choices when it comes to blade inspection and repair work. But there are alternatives. The case studies in this webinar will show how suspended platforms provide a stable, simple, modular approach to blade access. Hear our trainer and industry veteran tel …

Optical Fiber Applications for Wind Power Systems

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Excerpt: In this webinar, you will learn some of the driving forces behind the evolution of wind power systems as well as the design challenges, specifically in the area of data communications. Solutions for high-reliability communications links using optical fiber technology will be presented. These solutio …

Better Bearings for Wind Turbine Reliability

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Excerpt: Replacing failed bearings in wind-power equipment is no easy task. But after 20 years of concentrated effort, bearing manufacturers have devised designs that carry loads that fluctuate with wind gusts and work well in electric fields around generators. Viewers of this Webcast will hear presenter …

Financing a Wind Project

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Excerpt: Financing a wind farm is one aspect of development that seems to be in constant flux. For a three-perspective view of the current financial landscape, join us for this webinar. Attorney Graham Noyes addresses the financing tools and incentives available to developers. Matt Mooney speaks on the f …

Wind Turbine Reliability – The Importance of Highly Reliable Pitch Control and Blade Sensing Systems

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Excerpt: In this 40 minute webinar, learn how two common hazards can hamper a wind turbine's production. Wind-turbine owners and operators may experience a significant reduction of generated power, reducing overall turbine efficiency, if they don't take into account: Blade Icing Failed Sl …