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Did you know that wind turbine surface codings and shells are rigorously tested for durability against rain before being put into operation? Our friends at R&D Test Systems has developed an advanced machine that simulates various rain intensities and droplet sizes to ensure the blades can withstand harsh weather conditions from rain. Just a little glimpse into the fascinating world of wind energy. Happy Friday! https://lnkd.in/d_9Fg4Un

Detecting Defects in Wind Turbine Drivetrains: A Key to Reducing Risk for Insurers and Risk Engineers When taking on a new policyholder, how can you ensure that the drivetrain is in good condition? Detecting defects in drivetrain components is crucial for minimizing risk. By using advanced analysis methods such as Fast Fourier Transform (FFT) and Cepstrum, we can identify distinct peaks at known defect frequencies, which indicate potential issues. The two plots below show Cepstrum plots of a healthy and a damaged drivetrain, respectively: The healthy drivetrain in the upper plot shows low-amplitude quefrencies (as they are called in cepstrum analysis), only displaying peaks at characteristic quefrencies. The defective drivetrain, in the lower plot, shows distinct high-amplitude peaks at known defect quefrencies, signalling the development of faults. Detecting these defects enables proactive maintenance, reducing the likelihood of costly failures and claims. Insurers and risk engineers can make informed decisions, ensuring they only take on well-maintained assets and minimize potential risks.   Let’s make your next policyholder acquisition a secure and informed decision. Contact us here: https://lnkd.in/g3NppHGz or reach out to Simon Holte directly.

If you're a financial investor with a focus on wind farms, do yourself a favor and read this blog post. (Pssstt: These principles also apply to technical due diligence when taking over a wind farm!) https://lnkd.in/efBsiZBC

Are you familiar with the impact wrinkles can have on your wind turbine blades? If not, we've got you covered! In a recent episode of the Weather Guard Lightning Tech podcast, Wind Power LAB’s own Morten Handberg provides a concise introduction to everything you need to know about blade wrinkles and their effects. Have other blade-related topics you'd like to learn more about? Let us know by replying below! https://lnkd.in/drVVqAWt

Do you know your wind turbine surface defects? If not we got a quick read for you before the weekends. https://lnkd.in/dZGtadQE

Some of the very interesting work Wind Power LAB is involved in to get a deeper understanding of the risks posed by lightning activity within wind farms.

As an Owner/operator do you know what to do when it comes to drivetrains? We have written a small 101 on the subject. Interested in learning more? Simon Holte is you guy to speak with. https://lnkd.in/dZg6Qk76

The weekend is here, and so is the Blade! Can anyone guess the length of this impressive blade? Wishing everyone a fantastic weekend ahead! Thanks for all the productive meetings in WindEurope Hamburg and for the amazing work with clients worldwide.

Do you know how wrinkles are affecting your blades? If not we have written a nice blog post about it: https://lnkd.in/djxQkaG6