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  • 2011

  • Funder: National Science Foundation Project Code: 1049476
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  • Funder: National Science Foundation Project Code: 1015722
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  • Funder: National Science Foundation Project Code: 1032164
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  • Funder: National Science Foundation Project Code: 0948221
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  • Funder: National Science Foundation Project Code: 1010313
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  • Funder: UK Research and Innovation Project Code: 730086
    Funder Contribution: 91,798 GBP

    The public description for this project has been requested but has not yet been received.

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  • Funder: National Science Foundation Project Code: 1002817
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  • Funder: UK Research and Innovation Project Code: 730080
    Funder Contribution: 120,696 GBP

    Thls project aims to develop an innovative cost-effective maintenance solution for offshore wind tutfiine btades in situ. The project has three key paratletand combined objectiveJ: 1. Development of a methodology for the fast, safe, accurate and reliable inspection of offshore wind turbine blades (in situ) through the use of an Unmanned Aerial Vehicle comprising a model helicopter and camera equipment 2. Development of a novel access system to enable the safe and effective repair in situ of offshore wind turbine blades- no need for removal 3. Development of a novel, fast, reliable process for the in situ repair of damaged wind turbine blades The tasks outlined in section 17 detail how these objectives will be achieved. The main driver for this project is the need for a reliable long term supply of energy from offshore wind turbines. High availability is crucial for the economics of any wind farm. Given the need for frequent manual interventions, access systems and maintenance processes are highly important to maintain availability. It is acknowledged that as turbine and wind farm sizes increase and as Round 3 projects are built further offshore, access will become even more critical to project viability. The innovation of this access and repair system for the in situ inspection and repair of offshore wind turbine blades lies in: , -Tile use, development and integration of UAV technology, the associated cameras and the I software imaging package to enable remote inspection of the wind turbine blade - increasing safety whilst maintaining the accuracy of repair diagnosis -The development of a UAV based inspection solution that: can be utilised in close proximity to offshore wind turbine blades whilst maintaining accuracy of inspection, can be controlled accurately and consistently in adverse weather conditions out at sea, and can be safely and repeatedly launched and landed onto a suitable platform mounted on an access vessel at sea - The development of a fast, reliable, flexible repair system for the in situ repair of carbon composite turbine blades - utilising dry curing techniques rather than the current preferred 'wet lay up' methodology -The development of a light yet robust, safe, flexible, access system to enable blade repairs to be undertaken in situ. The deliverables from this project will enable a step change in the method and technologies 1 associated with the inspection and repair of offshore wind turbine blades. RTS has considerable experience in the access, inspection and maintenance field and has undertaken ad-hoc trials of the three key elements of this project which will provide a sound basis 1 for this further required development work.

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  • Funder: National Science Foundation Project Code: 1010198
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  • Funder: National Science Foundation Project Code: 1019116
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