by winternet | Feb 11, 2014 | Uncategorized
Not even the technical equipment, made to measure the icing, could withstand the harsh conditions in Åsele in northern Sweden. Severe icing stopped the ice detectors from working properly or broke them completely. The conclusion from the field tests of five detectors...
by winternet | Feb 10, 2014 | Uncategorized
In the beginning there were high hopes and a great sense of adventure. Customers lined up to buy wind turbines without really knowing what it was like to operate and maintain them in cold climates. Manufacturers weren’t that much wiser; in some cases they had to send...
by winternet | Feb 7, 2014 | Uncategorized
Just a few days left to Winterwind 2014. We’re a group of people working day and night right now to make this a great experience for you. This year Winterwind will be held in a municipality where there are large investments into wind energy. In June, Mörtjärnsberget...
by winternet | Feb 5, 2014 | Uncategorized
Sand and ice erodes the rotor blades. Repairs usually take considerable time. But Bladefence has introduced a new, quick method of repairing cracks. Bladefence uses a resin system that reacts when exposed to UV-light. The process from viscous glue to hardened material...
by winternet | Feb 3, 2014 | Uncategorized
There’s a constant debate about the effectiveness of de-icing systems. Now Sweden’s biggest wind turbine owner is asking for performance guarantees. Owners of wind turbines want high productivity in order to obtain the required return on investment, but icing can...
by winternet | Jan 31, 2014 | Uncategorized
The risk of a piece of ice hitting a member of the public is relatively small. Nevertheless, ice throw is viewed as a real threat, which is consequently reflected in legislation and regulations. Andreas Krenn, project leader at Austrian wind energy consultants...
