Wind Power

Belzona offers comprehensive repair and protection solutions for the wind power industry.
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 One of the greatest problems facing the Wind Power industry is the maintenance of the turbines. Ceasing energy production and dismantling the turbines for repairs can be a costly and lengthy procedure. The average wind turbine is made up of 8000 different pieces which can experience a range of repair and maintenance issues. This can be due to environmental damage, erosion and corrosion, amongst other reasons. Offshore wind farms pose further issues; as well as the harsher environment, in-situ maintenance is also more difficult to perform.

TYPICAL PROBLEMS

Typical problems on the turbine blade include leading edge erosion due to adverse weathering.

POTENTIAL SOLUTIONS

Belzona 1000 Series 100% solids paste- and fluid-grade materials for leading edge protection (LEP).

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TYPICAL PROBLEMS

Typical problems on the turbine nacelle (external) include airtight sealing damage.

POTENTIAL SOLUTIONS

Belzona 2000 Series elastomers for external sealing and Belzona 3000 Series membranes for weatherproofing. Additionally, Belzona non-skid coatings can be used externally for safety during maintenance operations.

TYPICAL PROBLEMS

Typial problems on the turbine nacelle (internal) include wear of internal components such as shaft, gear box, rotor brake, oil pump, and yaw motor among others, and leakage from lubricant reservoir.

POTENTIAL SOLUTIONS

Belzona 1000 Series 100% solids paste- and fluid-grade materials for wear protection.

TYPICAL PROBLEMS

Typical problems on the turbine base include corrosion on bolts and concrete spalling and cracking.

POTENTIAL SOLUTIONS

Belzona 3000 Series flexible membranes for bolt external protection and turbine base waterproofing. Belzona 4000 Series magma systems for concrete repair and protection.

TYPICAL PROBLEMS

Typical problems on transformers include leaks due to corrosion and/or accidental impact.

POTENTIAL SOLUTIONS

Belzona 1000 Series paste- and fluid-grade materials for the repair, rebuild and protection against corrosion.

TYPICAL PROBLEMS

In additional to the repair and maintenance problems experienced by onshore wind turbines, offshore turbines may experience damage to access decks caused by heat, moisture, sea salt contamination, UV, and vibration. Severe corrosion damage to the steelwork in the splash zones due to constant contact/immersion in sea water. The integrity of the structure underwater may be compromised by corrosion, impact, and organic growth.

POTENTIAL SOLUTIONS

Belzona 1000 Series paste- and fluid-grade materials for the repair, rebuild and protection against corrosion. Belzona 5000 Series environmental barrier coatings for the corrosion protection of structures in harsh marine environments.

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