Wind turbine service

[dfib]

Did he egress from the side escape hatch?

[zigg11]

No, the escape hatch is directly above the tower. To be able to inspect the blade you have to climb on top of the hub via a top hatch in the front of the nacelle (housing). Lofty job!

[tguldmann]

hvem er PRAT manden?

[atvdk]

det er ikke mig .. :-) det er nok torben.. syntes det ligner lidt..

[MIGHTSPIKE]

I loved the video. Nice music. In the 80's I use to work in a plant that made the early blades. So I understand their consturction. I am looking a job oppurtuity that repair the blades. I am 48. Should I give it a try? Or move on?

Thanks.

[zigg11]

Of course you can! Wind energy is increasing in every part of the world, and the technology is improving. This video shows a blade technician doing inspection from a rope, but we´ll see more use of lifts in the near future. Anyway, there´ll always be use for technicians, my advice is go for it. Exiting job and lots of fresh air!

[1unitedfan]

how do you inspect the blade, by going out on while its stopped, or do you use binoculars and inspect it from the ground?

[toddedginton]

you can use a telephoto lens for a camera but most of the time if a blade has damage you will know, it will whistle. you can also climb out on the hub and pitch the blades sideways to inspect them