Technical training
Blade Repair Standard / V4 2023-05-02
BLADE INSPECTION
230 min.
The aim of the lesson is to enable the participants to conduct an inspection using the appropriate methodology in accordance with a work instruction.
After having successfully completed this lesson of the Blade Repair Module, the participants can:
180) Show an interest in conducting an inspection using the appropriate methodology in accordance with a work instruction (Ability, basic level)
ELEMENT 21.1 - TYPICAL FAILURES
Learning objectives:
181) The participants can recognise and categorise typical failures found in wind turbine blades (Knowledge, basic level) 182) The participants can recognise the importance of consulting the blade manufacturer’s documentation to obtain the manufacturer specific damage categories for the accurate reporting of blade damage (Knowledge, basic level)
The instructor shall:
Show examples of and describe typical failures and defects in wind turbine blades covering:
a.
erosion
b.
impact damage
c.
holes
d.
cracks and delamination in the leading edge
e.
blade surface and trailing edge
f.
trailing edge bond line failures
g.
lightning damage
Explain how to categorise those defects and failures on a scale from 1 to 5, with 1 being minor damage and 5 being serious structural failure. Show examples of typical failures in each category
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