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Anders Wickström
Senior Projektledare
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Inspection and analysis of wind turbines
Wind power turbines sometimes have technical flaws or vibrations that don't correpsond with the supplier's promise. In rare cases, breaksdowns do occur. At RISE, we have comprehensive wind power expertise and our experienced, independent experts can assist you with inspection and investigation as well as with developing an action plan with you.
Purpose
To carry out inspections of wind power turbines, either as part of an end-customer delivery or as the result of technical flaws discovered by one of the parties. Investigation of the reasons for a breakdown, either of a single component or an entire wind power plant is another type of inspection.
Method
At the inspection of a wind turbine as part of an end-customer delivery, a check-list of the parts to be inspected or controlled is put together by RISE or the customer. We conduct a systematic review on site of the components and systems on the customer's check-list. Sometimes, we inspect all wind turbines in a park.
In the case of specific technical flaws or breakdowns, we conduct a preliminary analysis based on available technical information. The analysis is followed by a visit to the wind turbine to observe the problem and investigate the reasons behind it. We interview the staff that discovered the problem and in most cases, representatives from the suppliers are interviewed as well.
Deliveries
Following an inspection of a wind turbine, a report based on the check-list is delivered. Every action is ticked off together with a comment. The report forms the basis of a summary statement. If the inspection concerns a specific technical problem or a breakdown, an in-depth report will be delivered. It describes the situation, explains connections and phenomena linked to the problem, analyses the cause of events and quantifies reasons.
