Wind turbine blade quality inspector

What is a wind turbine inspection drone?

A wind turbine inspection drone is capable of inspecting the interior of blades. As the world moves towards a clean energy future, the demand for wind turbine drone inspection will increase exponentially. More turbines will result in more inspections and the need for more intelligent and more efficient solutions. A wind turbine inspection by drone

Why is a wind turbine blade inspection important?

Delamination – Leading or trailing edge splits The invaluable advantage of conducting regular wind turbine blade inspections is the ability to perform timely corrective maintenance. Early detection of defects enables swift repairs, ensuring the prolonged lifespan of components without compromising energy production.

What is the world's first X-ray inspection of wind turbine blades?

OSIRIS: Drone deployed in-situ ultrasonic inspection of wind turbine blades RADBLAD: The world’s first robotic in-service X-ray radiography of offshore wind turbine blades SheaRIOS: In-situ novel , robot-deployed, shearographic inspection of wind turbine blades

What is a wind turbine inspection?

Wind turbine inspections are not solely reserved for monitoring the operation of a turbine. The following lifecycle stages also benefit from continued monitoring: Inspecting wind turbine components throughout each stage ensures that all stakeholders involved in the project are informed and assured of quality and performance.

Why do wind turbine inspections need AI?

Wind noise and adverse weather conditions can make inspections challenging. AI-driven data analysis provides actionable insights for proactive maintenance and repair. Damaged wind turbine equipment can put inspection personnel in danger. Improved safety for inspection personnel by eliminating the need to work at dangerous heights.

What technologies are used to test wind turbine blades?

This paper surveys the testing, inspecting and monitoring technologies for wind turbine blades, including mechanical property testing, non-destructive testing/inspecting, full-scale testing, structural health monitoring and condition monitoring.