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11/09/2021

Research finds measuring and maintaining correct bolt tension extends the lifetime of wind turbines

The Bolt-Check tool developed by R&D was part of university study on wind turbine life extension; Anniversary of Germany’s Renewable Energy Act (EEG) poses challenge to operate 20-year-old wind turbines economically

R&D Test Systems has installed the world’s first 66 kV FRT Tester designed to achieve a type approval certificate

R&D Test Systems has developed a tailor-made Fault Ride Through (FRT) test system for Vestas' onshore and offshore wind turbines and parks.

Passion for safety leads to Eureka moment invention of wind turbine bolt-tension inspection tool

The idea came like a bolt from the blue in the middle of the night.

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Wind

18/08/2021

Danish-designed inspection tool for wind turbine bolts cuts tensioning maintenance time in half

The Bolt-Check tool reduces preventative maintenance time, resulting in service cost reductions while maximizing uptime; Reduced health and safety costs.

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Wind

06/07/2021

Which of the many ways to tension wind turbine bolts in service is most accurate, quickest and cost-efficient?

Wind turbines typically contain more than 6,000 bolts. The inspection of the larger critical bolts is required at regular intervals – these inspections are time consuming and therefore expensive, and often the results obtained can vary, depending on the actual inspection method.

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05/07/2021

R&D refines the design of our EUDP funded Test Bench Foundation project

R&D is ready with a new and optimized conceptual framework, with several improvements.

Team building on the water strengthens the relationships at R&D after working from home and corona

Last week, R&D set aside a full day for 150 employees for team building to create better unity and results across the company.

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28/05/2021

Danish engineers are facing unexpected success

Our ambition was to make one Rain Erosion Tester. Now we've made ten.

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