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ensuring the windfarm meets a certain level of quality and safety and that they are compliant with local regulations – this will prove to investors and owners that their wind farm will succeed. Once the system has been proven,


regular testing must be carried out throughout the turbine’s lifespan.


POWERING PROTECTION When it comes to large scale wind


farms, equipment installation may take several months or even years to complete. This can mean that some equipment is left stagnant, awaiting connection to the grid. Unfortunately, this can lead to signifi cant system damage. Condensation can develop within the


mast, damaging the electrical circuitry and increasing the risk of failure. The bearings can also warp, leading to a sub-optimal performance when the turbine is fi nally brought online. In such cases, a small generator can provide suff icient power to keep the turbines moving just enough to avoid any permanent damage. But how can operators test the functionality of the


Load banks are able to supply power levels similar to those generated by a wind farm


turbines and their generators during downtime or when waiting to be connected? By using a load bank.


LOAD BANKS A load bank is a series of resistors used to create a dummy electrical load in order to test the turbine’s performance. The generated load is used to mimic or simulate the turbine’s operation in a repeatable


way allowing for comprehensive testing. Load bank manufacturer Power Prove is able to supply banks that handle power levels representative of those generated by the wind farm itself. ●


For more information visit https://powerprove.com/


LoneStar Fasteners Hydrobolt Ltd are a specialist manufacturer of high temperature bolting and fasteners, used throughout the power generation industry.


LoneStar Fasteners Hydrobolt Ltd Universal Point Steelmans Road Wednesbury West Midlands WS10 9UZ


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