Technical training
Blade Repair Standard / V5 23022026
198) The participants can recognise the situations when blade inspections are required (Knowledge, basic level)
199) The participants can recognise the conditions for accessing a blade for inspection or repair (Knowledge, basic level)
200) The participants can recognise the different inspection tools and methods (Knowledge, basic level)
201) 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 22.7 - TYPES OF DAMAGE
Learning objectives:
Global Wind Organisation / www.globalwindsafety.org
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