Leading Edge Restoration
Wind turbine blades are constantly exposed to the elements of nature, resulting in wear of leading edge, exposing the fiberglass beneath, and reduces wind turbine efficiency as aerodynamic properties of the blade is affected. This can lead to expensive repairs if not treated early.
- Surface is carefully grinded and decontaminated by rope technician, preparing leading edge for profile restoration.
- Filler is applied to restore leading edge to its original profile where required..
- Finally, a new topcoat is applied onto the leading edge to ensure proper protection.
Icephobic Coating
Ice accumulating on wind turbines not only leads to degraded performance of the wind turbine but also causes rotor imbalance that affects mechanical parts of the turbine, such as gearbox and bearings. Potential ice throws also pose a serious safety hazard.
- The area, where the icephobic coating is to be applied, is initially cleaned to remove contamination.
- The icephobic layer is applied to blade.