Lightning Protection System Validation: Wind turbines are equipped with lightning protection systems designed to safely direct electrical energy into the ground. Despite these systems, lightning damage incurs industry costs exceeding $100 million annually, contributing to 60% of blade losses in the US. Our approach involves the utilization of both drones and robots to assess and, if necessary, repair the lightning protection system.
Repair and Maintenance: If any damage or issues are identified during inspections, appropriate repairs should be carried out promptly. This can involve repairing cracks, replacing damaged components, or addressing leading edge erosion. Our robots, capable of accessing both the surface and interior of blades, excel in executing complex repair tasks efficiently.
Leading edge erosion repair: Skyraptor robots can autonomously repair leading-edge erosion from severity levels 1 to 5, using any brand of filler and coating materials available on the market.
Drones: Equipped with specialized tools designed for inspecting the lightning protection system.
Internal Blade Inspections, Crawler robots outfitted with diverse sensors and equipment such as cameras, infrared thermography devices assesses the internal condition of blades. It efficiently identifies damages, cracks, structural issues, or potential defects, and can undertake repair tasks as needed.
Ultrasound scanner robots, and crawl robots allows us to conduct both external and internal inspections with unparalleled efficiency and accuracy. By leveraging AI and scalable cloud systems, we are able to analyze thousands of images per hour, providing our clients with detailed and comprehensive inspection reports that identify over 15 types of damages, including the often-overlooked leading edge erosion.
We use remote-controlled robots with a three-brush system and biodegradable soap for efficient wind turbine blade cleaning. This fully automated process removes dirt and debris without human intervention at heights, typically cleaning all three blades in 10 hours. Our technology optimizes turbine performance, minimizes downtime, and maximizes energy output.
Our company employs state-of-the-art robotic technology to access wind turbine blades and execute repairs for various damages, including leading-edge erosion, cracks, delamination, direct hits, and strikes. The exceptional speed and efficiency of our advanced robots allow them to repair turbines 10 times faster and with 50% greater cost-efficiency than human labor. By embracing robotics, we're transforming the maintenance of wind turbines, ensuring that it's not only efficient and effective but also safe.
