Technical training
Blade Repair Standard / V5 02052025
196) The participants can recognise the different inspection tools and methods (Knowledge, basic level)
197) The participants can act independently in locating, identifying, categorising, and documenting damage on a wind turbine blade (Ability, intermediate level)
The instructor shall:
Describe situations when blade inspections are required by considering installation, periodic maintenance, end-of-warranty inspections, and when damage is suspected following an incident, such as a bird strike Explain the conditions for accessing a blade for inspection or repair (such as, platforms, rope access) if the blade is on the ground; inspecting a blade from a distance and the inspection methods that can be used in each situation
Explain which tools can be used for inspecting a blade from a distance by considering telescopes, cameras and drones, and the limitations and advantages of each tool
Facilitate practice to improve the participants’ ability to locate, identify, categorise, and document damage on a wind turbine blade (both on the blade itself and from a distance) using visual inspection, tap testing, a telescope and a camera with a zoom lens
Give constructive feedback on the participants’ ability to locate, identify, categorise, and document damage on a wind turbine blade
The participants shall:
Practise the ability to locate, identify, categorise, and document damage on a wind turbine blade (both on the blade itself and from a distance) using visual inspection, tap testing, a telescope and a camera with a zoom lens
ELEMENT 21.7 - TYPES OF DAMAGE
Learning objectives:
198) The participants can describe situations when a blade inspection might be required, the methods that can be utilised to access a blade and the methods that can be used to perform a blade inspection (Knowledge, basic level)
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