Installation of wind blade power station

What is the installation phase of an offshore wind turbine?

The installation phase is a critical stage during the lifecycle of an offshore wind turbine. This paper presents a state-of-the-art review of the technical aspects of offshore wind turbine installation.

How do you install a wind turbine?

Although in general each wind turbine model has only one installation procedure, several technical alternatives have been developed through the years. The quicker and easier method is probably to assembly the rotor on the ground. The three blades are connected to the hub and then lifted

Can a single-blade wind turbine be installed in higher wind speeds?

For installation of offshore wind turbine components, significant interests have been shown in the single-blade installation method. To facilitate the installation in higher wind speeds and with less human intervention, a trend has been observed of utlising specialised lifting, mating and damping devices.

Where should a wind turbine nacelle be installed?

When the installation is performed offshore, the nacelle should be installed on the top of the tower first, and then the assembled wind turbine head should be directly hoisted onto the nacelle, thereby reducing the difficulty in offshore construction.

Where should a wind turbine be located?

The power produced by the wind turbine depends on the available wind speed. Therefore, the wind turbines are located at a place where persistent and strong wind is available. The wind varies daily. So, we need to analyze the data for a month or year. To select the location for a wind turbine, the below-listed matters need to be considered;

How do wind turbine blades work?

The blades are lifted one by one and connected to the hub, usually horizontally although some turbine models are designed for an inclined or even vertical blade position. Liftra, a company active in the wind industry, developed a tool called “blade dragon” that allow blade installation in every position.