Essays about: "Wind turbine spare parts"

Found 3 essays containing the words Wind turbine spare parts.

1. 1. Additive Manufacturing Applications for Wind Turbines

   University essay from KTH/Maskinkonstruktion (Inst.)

   Author : Niklas Wahlström; Oscar Gabrielsson; [2017]
   Keywords : Additive Manufacturing; Wind Power Plant; Rotating Union; Additiv Tillverkning; Vindkraftverk; Roterskarv;

   Abstract : Additive manufacturing (AM), also known as 3D-printing is an automated manufacturing process in which the component is built layer upon layer from a predefined 3D computer model. In contrast to conventional manufacturing processes where a vast volume of material is wasted due to machining, AM only uses the material that the component consists of. READ MORE

3. 2. Life-Cycle Cost Analysis for Offshore Wind Farms:Reliability and Maintenance.O&M Cost Drivers Analysis

   University essay from Institutionen för kultur, energi och miljö

   Author : Hector Trevino Cantu; [2011]
   Keywords : Offshore; wind farm; operations; maintenance; O M; life-cycle cost; reliability.;

   Abstract : Operations and maintenance (O&M) activities represent a significant share of the expenses during the lifetime of offshore wind farms. When compared to onshore wind farms, O&M costs are increased for the offshore case, as specialized vessels, weather windows and rough conditions mean more failures, downtime (decreasing availability), spare parts, and man-hours. READ MORE

4. 3. Spare Part Logistics and Optimization for Wind Turbines : Methods for Cost-Effective Supply and Storage

   University essay from Avdelningen för systemteknik

   Author : Mattias Lindqvist; Jonas Lundin; [2010]
   Keywords : wind turbine; spare parts; stock; optimization; logistics; OPUS10; maintenance; O M; vindkraftverk; reservdelar; optimering; logistik; lagerhållning; OPUS10;

   Abstract : The wind power industry is maturing and the amount of electricity produced by wind turbines in the world is rapidly increasing every year. Service and maintenance of wind turbines has proven to be difficult and expensive, especially offshore. READ MORE