Wind power
Vertikal Service annually delivers a number of projects for wind power plants in the Nordic region.
Examples of services we can provide for the wind power industry
- Inspection of wind turbine blades, nacelle, and tower
- Close visual inspection with operator or drone
- NDT (Non-Destructive Testing) of pedestal, foundation, and welded connections
- Bolt inspection in foundation and internal ladder
- Annual inspection of crane and lifting equipment in the turbine
A cost-effective power upgrade concept
A power upgrade will help increase production under variable wind conditions and reduce stress on bearings, shafts, gearboxes, and generators.
- Stall strips (for stall-regulated turbines)
- Function: to allow the wind to slip at the leading edge in case of too much wind/production.
- Gurney flaps
- Function: to allow the wind to slip off the trailing edge on the suction side and reduce turbulence.
- Vortex generators
- Function: to gather the wind and direct it to stay longer on the suction side for greater lift.
Repair of damage
- Blade grinding
- Blade painting
- Composite repair
- Damage caused by birds
- Damage caused by lightning
- Normal wear and tear
- Cleaning of grease and oil leaks