GWO BR: Blade Repair

About this course

Official GWO course, aimed at manufacturers and owners of wind turbines, maintenance companies, as well as all personnel working in the wind sector, specifically in relation to blade inspection and repair.

Content

Train students to carry out blade repair safely and efficiently according to GWO standards.

Upon successful completion of the course, the student will be able to perform and document an inspection of wind turbine blades, carry out repair work in accordance with a work instruction. Carry out the following maintenance operations, among others:

  • Trailing edge repair up to 1.5m in length.
  • Leading edge repairs up to 1.5 m in length.
  • Laminate repairs down to the core material.
  • Replacement of core material up to 200 cm2.

Learn about the Comprehensive Service that includes lodging, transportation and food.

Duration

70 Horas

Regular price

Introductory Price

Students per course

12 Alumnos

Goals

Demonstrate knowledge of the course content and the facilities involved to ensure a clear understanding of what is expected during the course.
Work safely with applicable chemicals while wearing applicable personal protective equipment in a controlled manner in all phases of compound inspection and repair work.
Explain typical types of composite construction, materials, and the importance of surface finish in relation to aerodynamic performance and efficiency.
Distinguish materials and work safely in a controlled manner with epoxy, polyester, polyurethane, vinyl ester, methacrylate, reinforcing materials, and solvents related to composite inspection and repair work.
Prepare, operate and maintain the correct tools and equipment, whether electrical or mechanical.
Safely perform and document laminate, sandwich panel, and surface layer repairs in accordance with work instructions on fiberglass-reinforced composite parts.

What will you learn?

Program Sections

1.1 Introduction
1.2 Safety data sheets
1.3 Work instructions
1.4 Risk Assessment
1.5 Security area
1.6 Pollution
1.7 Waste separation
1.8 Ergonomics
1.9 Lock out Tag out

2.1 Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
2.2 Masks and Filters

3.1 Chemical safety
3.2 Compounds and blade construction
3.3 Materials
3.4 Tools and equipment
3.5 Test phase

4.1 Skills for lamination
4.2 Basic lamination
4.3 Sandwich Panel
4.4 Painting
4.5 Blade Inspection
4.6 Lightning Protection System Inspection
4.7 Grinding skills
4.8 Sanding
4.9 Laminate repairs
4.10 Pasting
4.11 Superficial repairs
4.12 Trailing Edge Repairs
4.13 Leading Edge Repairs
4.14 Sandwich panel repairs
4.15 Repairs on feeder lines
4.16 Final test of the course
4.17 Comments and final observations.

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