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Tag “best-practices”

Maintenance
May 8, 2017

HRS split seals from SKF – How to install HRS split seals in wind turbines

HRS seals from SKF are specially designed to cope with the harsh conditions that wind turbine main shafts face. They can help reduce the risks of lubrication or contaminant-related bearings failures and their consequences, such as production down­time and repair costs. This step-by-step guide shows you how to install them.

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Operations
May 4, 2017

Replace or renew? – Breathing new life into old turbines

As governments seek to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, the importance of wind as a renewable energy source is growing. In 2016, 54.6 GW of wind power was installed around the world, bringing total global capacity to 486 GW. However, much of this sum comes from turbines approaching the end of their lifespan. Their owners face a dilemma: repower or extend life?

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Maintenance
April 28, 2017

Maintaining control – 7 tips for wind turbine maintenance

Servicing wind turbines can be a complex task where many factors could lead to failures. Each machine is made up of thousands of components requiring care and observation to make sure that they operate effectively. Carsten Andersen, CEO of the Danish Wind Power Academy, provides seven tips to enable reliable and effective wind turbine maintenance.

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Technology
April 27, 2017

Onwards and upwards – Manage wind farm maintenance through the cloud

As the wind energy industry grows and technology develops, so too do the challenges that operators face. Effective asset management is crucial for enabling a wind farm to run as efficiently as possible. Cloud solutions allow engineers to keep their maintenance under control and operate productively.

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