Blade
Services
The number one in blade service work
inspections, blade repair, ground-based enclosures,
retrofit installations, alternative access, and IRIS
Blade
Services
The number one
in blade service work
inspections, blade repair, ground-based enclosures, retrofit installations, alternative access, and IRIS
Inspections
Ground Based
Our ground-based camera software stitches on average, 1100 images together to give you a full view of your wind turbine blade. The ground-based inspection service is done by using an automated camera system including ultra-high definition imaging. All work is done from the ground, meaning no working at heights.
Output includes ultra-high definition images, backup images of the complete surface, detailed positioning information and dimensions of all findings. When all turbines have been inspected a consolidated three level inspection report for the whole wind farm is generated and quality checked by the certified inspectors who carried out the actual blade inspections. This is to ensure continuity throughout the inspection process and to ensure reliable and accurate blade data, images and damage statistics as fast as possible.
By using a ground-based inspection system asset manager will be able to compare inspections over time, allowing tracking of defect progression. Our ground-based inspection method can be used in almost all conditions which reduces weather downtime significantly.
Inspections
Drone
Combined with innovative and analytical software platforms for asset management, our inspections translate acquired visual data sets into actionable and quantifiable information, allowing structured O & M scheduling and planning.
Integrated into customized UAV platforms, via unique, tri-mounted gimbal configurations, 100mp systems ensure unrivaled inspection camera orientation and image capture, providing an entirely new and unsurpassed level of high-definition image acquisition and subsequent post-inspection analysis.
Inspections
Rope Access
Blade Repair
Inspection
Split tips
Lightning damage
Laminate damage
Retrofit upgrade
Leading edge erosion
End of Warranty (EOW)
Transit & installation damage
With specialized technicians on composites repairs. We have experience with all types of damages, and we understand the root causes so we will repair the blades back to factory standard. We can provide accurate assessment of damages and will advise if the turbine can continue to run and how to monitor the damages. With a strong back office knowledge, we can provide technical support on blade defect negotiation with turbine manufacturers.
All blade repairs are performed to OEM standards, following work instructions and using specified materials.
Ground Based Enclosure
A safe work environment from the outside elements
Control the temperature and humidity required for products used in the repair process
Control environmental issues by keeping dust contained within the enclosure
Work 24 hours with lighting installed
Enclosure can be made to measure per client requirements
With specialized technicians on composites repairs. We have experience with all types of damages, and we understand the root causes so we will repair the blades back to factory standard. We can provide accurate assessment of damages and will advise if the turbine can continue to run and how to monitor the damages. With a strong back office knowledge, we can provide technical support on blade defect negotiation with turbine manufacturers.
All blade repairs are performed to OEM standards, following work instructions and using specified materials.
Retrofit Installation
With strong back office knowledge, we can provide accurate time scales for installation and this allows us to provide a very accurate fixed price cost for the clients.
All turbine blades will experience leading edge erosion. Leading edge erosion is caused by rain, sand, bugs, and ice, and without leading edge protection (LEP) most blades will have significant leading edge damage in 2 to 5 years. Eroded leading edges will reduce the aerodynamic efficiency of the blades, and many sites have measured decreased power production by as much as 12%. The return on investment (ROI) for repairing the erosion damage and applying LEP can be very short, and most sites can expect an ROI of 1-2 years.
Ligenic Hubs has technicians with extensive experience with various LEP types.
Integrated into customized UAV platforms, via unique, tri-mounted gimbal configurations, 100mp systems ensure unrivaled inspection camera orientation and image capture, providing an entirely new and unsurpassed level of high-definition image acquisition and subsequent post-inspection analysis.
Alternative Access
Intuitive Reporting and Inspection System (IRIS)
Interactive Cloud
IRIS is an interactive cloud-based digital platform, built around an intelligent Geo-dashboard that allows Operators, Project Managers and Maintenance Technicians to better manage the maintenance of their Assets in the field and benefit from real time tracking of projects, jobs, tasks and people.
Native Application
Using our native iOS application to collect data, IRIS streamlines the timesheet recording as well as the reporting process, removing the need for maintenance technicians to sit down and manually write up a report. If a report is required it can be generated in real-time and is perfectly formatted and tailored for the client.
Store in the Cloud
Our cloud software is used to store all data, making it easier to create projects, allocate time and track jobs. Designed to work online as well as offline, the Technicians no longer need to send emails or make phone calls; they simply have to use their iPads to collect and record any maintenance data. If the iPad is offline the data is stored locally and sent to the server once the device finds a connection.
Back Up
If several Technicians are working together locally each of their iPads can communicate directly with the other devices irrespective of WiFi or 3G connectivity using Multi-peer technology. We use this feature to back up data between iPads adding an additional layer of redundancy.
Project Tracking
The structure of project tracking in IRIS makes it much easier to break down and budget time against a particular Task. This is automatically tracked in real-time with notifications being sent to the Geo-dashboard for the Project Managers to take up directly with the Technician responsible.
Better Tracking
With the IRIS system it removes the cost and time of the reporting process, on average it takes 4.5 hours to complete all repair reports for a WTG with an estimated cost to the client of £560. This might not seem a lot on the grand scale of a project but if you spread this over 100 turbines it would give you a saving of £56,000.
