Do you have an 18th century windmill? Then why use 18th century servicing? This is the thinking of Bruce and Keith Schlee who see putting workers in dangerous positions for servicing as an “old-fashioned” method. Instead, the brothers founded Helical Robotics LLC (helicalrobotics.com), which they say aims to minimize risk in the industry and increase profitability by servicing through robots.
What to expect from oil sensors and sampling
The three drive-train components that fail most frequently are the main bearings, gearboxes, and generators. All are lubricated, yet oil analysis focuses only on the gearbox.
University launches 2-MW turbine
SED and University of Delaware found Gamesa agreeable to supplying a single turbine for university campus.