{"id":10347,"date":"2023-12-12T15:00:43","date_gmt":"2023-12-12T13:00:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.eologix-ping.com\/?p=10347"},"modified":"2023-12-15T12:35:03","modified_gmt":"2023-12-15T10:35:03","slug":"effective-blade-heating-for-wind-turbines","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/legacy.eologix-ping.com\/en\/effective-blade-heating-for-wind-turbines\/","title":{"rendered":"Effective blade heating for wind turbines"},"content":{"rendered":"<section class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\"><p>[vc_row equal_height=&#8221;yes&#8221;][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1702636500237{padding-top: 15px !important;padding-bottom: 15px !important;}&#8221;]<strong>TECHNOLOGY<\/strong> | 9 MIN TO READ[\/vc_column_text]<div id=\"ultimate-heading-36756a355d6088756\" class=\"uvc-heading ult-adjust-bottom-margin ultimate-heading-36756a355d6088756 uvc-2142  uvc-heading-default-font-sizes\" data-hspacer=\"no_spacer\"  data-halign=\"left\" style=\"text-align:left\"><div class=\"uvc-heading-spacer no_spacer\" style=\"top\"><\/div><div class=\"uvc-main-heading ult-responsive\"  data-ultimate-target='.uvc-heading.ultimate-heading-36756a355d6088756 h1'  data-responsive-json-new='{\"font-size\":\"\",\"line-height\":\"\"}' ><h1 style=\"--font-weight:theme;margin-top:20px;margin-bottom:20px;\">Effective blade heating for wind turbines \u2013 an overview<\/h1><\/div><\/div><div id=\"ultimate-heading-53126a355d60887a5\" class=\"uvc-heading ult-adjust-bottom-margin ultimate-heading-53126a355d60887a5 uvc-4434  uvc-heading-default-font-sizes\" data-hspacer=\"no_spacer\"  data-halign=\"center\" style=\"text-align:center\"><div class=\"uvc-heading-spacer no_spacer\" style=\"top\"><\/div><div class=\"uvc-sub-heading ult-responsive\"  data-ultimate-target='.uvc-heading.ultimate-heading-53126a355d60887a5 .uvc-sub-heading '  data-responsive-json-new='{\"font-size\":\"\",\"line-height\":\"\"}'  style=\"font-weight:normal;\">Wind turbines are exposed to various environmental influences all over the year &#8211; with sometimes considerable effects on performance, yield and safety. Icing also plays a major role here. Innovative <strong>blade heating systems<\/strong> therefore offer various approaches to solving the icing problem and protecting the environment and your service team.<\/p>\n<p>Are your turbines affected by icing?<br \/>\nFind out more about this topic in our whitepaper on blade heating.<\/div><\/div><style type=\"text\/css\" data-type=\"the7_shortcodes-inline-css\">#default-btn-fb3cb3711c52e32b53d6246b7b14c438.ico-right-side > i {\n  margin-right: 0px;\n  margin-left: 8px;\n}\n#default-btn-fb3cb3711c52e32b53d6246b7b14c438 > i {\n  margin-right: 8px;\n}\n<\/style><div class=\"btn-align-center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.eologix-ping.com\/en\/whitepaper-blade-heating\/\" class=\"default-btn-shortcode dt-btn dt-btn-l link-hover-off  vc_custom_1702385203343\" target=\"_blank\" id=\"default-btn-fb3cb3711c52e32b53d6246b7b14c438\" title=\"Whitepaper Eisdetektion\" rel=\"noopener\"><span>Download whitepaper here<\/span><\/a><\/div>[vc_empty_space][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;10329&#8243; img_size=&#8221;562&#215;374&#8243; alignment=&#8221;right&#8221; style=&#8221;vc_box_outline&#8221; border_color=&#8221;white&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1702384206478{border-radius: 4px !important;}&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row bg_type=&#8221;image&#8221;][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/6&#8243;][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;4\/6&#8243;][vc_empty_space]<div id=\"ultimate-heading-89726a355d6088b71\" class=\"uvc-heading ult-adjust-bottom-margin ultimate-heading-89726a355d6088b71 uvc-3506  uvc-heading-default-font-sizes\" data-hspacer=\"no_spacer\"  data-halign=\"left\" style=\"text-align:left\"><div class=\"uvc-heading-spacer no_spacer\" style=\"top\"><\/div><div class=\"uvc-main-heading ult-responsive\"  data-ultimate-target='.uvc-heading.ultimate-heading-89726a355d6088b71 h2'  data-responsive-json-new='{\"font-size\":\"\",\"line-height\":\"\"}' ><h2 style=\"--font-weight:theme;margin-top:16px;margin-bottom:16px;\">Rotor blade heating solutions<\/h2><\/div><\/div>[vc_column_text]There are two main solutions for rotor blade heating established by wind turbine manufacturers (OEMs) on the market:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>hot air heating inside the rotor blade<\/li>\n<li>electro-thermal heating elements laminated in the blade surface<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text]<div id=\"ultimate-heading-74506a355d6088ba6\" class=\"uvc-heading ult-adjust-bottom-margin ultimate-heading-74506a355d6088ba6 uvc-9508  uvc-heading-default-font-sizes\" data-hspacer=\"no_spacer\"  data-halign=\"left\" style=\"text-align:left\"><div class=\"uvc-heading-spacer no_spacer\" style=\"top\"><\/div><div class=\"uvc-main-heading ult-responsive\"  data-ultimate-target='.uvc-heading.ultimate-heading-74506a355d6088ba6 h3'  data-responsive-json-new='{\"font-size\":\"\",\"line-height\":\"\"}' ><h3 style=\"--font-weight:theme;margin-top:16px;margin-bottom:16px;\">Hot air inside the blade<\/h3><\/div><\/div>[vc_column_text]With this method, a heater-fan unit creates an air flow in specific channels in the rotor blade. The hot air passes by the leading edge, warms up the shell material to the blade surface above 0 \u00b0C and allows to thaw the ice layer. The same device can also be used as a de-icing system.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>enables continuous operation<\/li>\n<li>prevents ice accumulation<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;15&#8243;][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;15&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;10348&#8243; img_size=&#8221;medium&#8221; add_caption=&#8221;yes&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; style=&#8221;vc_box_outline&#8221; border_color=&#8221;white&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1702385315716{border-radius: 4px !important;}&#8221;][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;15&#8243;][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;15&#8243;]<div id=\"ultimate-heading-19436a355d6088bd5\" class=\"uvc-heading ult-adjust-bottom-margin ultimate-heading-19436a355d6088bd5 uvc-6966  uvc-heading-default-font-sizes\" data-hspacer=\"no_spacer\"  data-halign=\"left\" style=\"text-align:left\"><div class=\"uvc-heading-spacer no_spacer\" style=\"top\"><\/div><div class=\"uvc-main-heading ult-responsive\"  data-ultimate-target='.uvc-heading.ultimate-heading-19436a355d6088bd5 h3'  data-responsive-json-new='{\"font-size\":\"\",\"line-height\":\"\"}' ><h3 style=\"--font-weight:theme;margin-top:16px;margin-bottom:16px;\">Electro-thermal heating elements<\/h3><\/div><\/div>[vc_column_text]This method uses electro-thermal heating elements, which are embedded inside the rotor blade or laminated in the blade surface layer. This technology not only allows continuous operation, but also effectively prevents ice accumulation.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;15&#8243;][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;15&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;10350&#8243; img_size=&#8221;medium&#8221; add_caption=&#8221;yes&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; style=&#8221;vc_box_outline&#8221; border_color=&#8221;white&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1702385380415{border-radius: 4px !important;}&#8221;][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;15&#8243;][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;15&#8243;][vc_column_text]The operating strategy of the rotor blade heating plays a key role in both systems. This should be taken into account to optimize efficiency, reduce heating costs and prevent overheating and damages due to overheating.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;15&#8243;][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;15&#8243;]<div id=\"ultimate-heading-34376a355d6088c02\" class=\"uvc-heading ult-adjust-bottom-margin ultimate-heading-34376a355d6088c02 uvc-7532  uvc-heading-default-font-sizes\" data-hspacer=\"no_spacer\"  data-halign=\"left\" style=\"text-align:left\"><div class=\"uvc-heading-spacer no_spacer\" style=\"top\"><\/div><div class=\"uvc-main-heading ult-responsive\"  data-ultimate-target='.uvc-heading.ultimate-heading-34376a355d6088c02 h2'  data-responsive-json-new='{\"font-size\":\"\",\"line-height\":\"\"}' ><h2 style=\"--font-weight:theme;margin-top:16px;margin-bottom:16px;\">Wind turbine rotor blade heating solutions from OEMS<\/h2><\/div><\/div>[vc_column_text]Different <a href=\"https:\/\/www.iqpc.com\/media\/1001147\/37957.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">OEMs*<\/a> have developed different approaches to rotor blade heating to meet specific requirements.[\/vc_column_text]<div id=\"ultimate-heading-57686a355d6088c2c\" class=\"uvc-heading ult-adjust-bottom-margin ultimate-heading-57686a355d6088c2c uvc-464  uvc-heading-default-font-sizes\" data-hspacer=\"no_spacer\"  data-halign=\"left\" style=\"text-align:left\"><div class=\"uvc-heading-spacer no_spacer\" style=\"top\"><\/div><div class=\"uvc-main-heading ult-responsive\"  data-ultimate-target='.uvc-heading.ultimate-heading-57686a355d6088c2c h3'  data-responsive-json-new='{\"font-size\":\"\",\"line-height\":\"\"}' ><h3 style=\"--font-weight:theme;margin-top:16px;margin-bottom:16px;\">Enercon<\/h3><\/div><\/div>[vc_column_text]Enercon&#8217;s technology combines an ice detection system with hot air circulation inside the rotor blades for efficient de-icing. The duration of the de-icing process depends on the ambient temperature and wind speed. As soon as the process is complete, the turbine can be restarted with ice-free rotor blades. At sites with minimal icing risk, the system allows de-icing to be carried out while the turbine remains running.[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]<strong>Key design features**<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Energy consumption between 46kW and 225kW<\/li>\n<li>first prototype in 1996<\/li>\n<li>more than 3000 blade heating systems installed worldwide<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;15&#8243;][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;15&#8243;]<div id=\"ultimate-heading-47856a355d6088c58\" class=\"uvc-heading ult-adjust-bottom-margin ultimate-heading-47856a355d6088c58 uvc-9916  uvc-heading-default-font-sizes\" data-hspacer=\"no_spacer\"  data-halign=\"left\" style=\"text-align:left\"><div class=\"uvc-heading-spacer no_spacer\" style=\"top\"><\/div><div class=\"uvc-main-heading ult-responsive\"  data-ultimate-target='.uvc-heading.ultimate-heading-47856a355d6088c58 h3'  data-responsive-json-new='{\"font-size\":\"\",\"line-height\":\"\"}' ><h3 style=\"--font-weight:theme;margin-top:16px;margin-bottom:16px;\">Nordex<\/h3><\/div><\/div>[vc_column_text]The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nordex-online.com\/en\/2020\/12\/interview-advanced-anti-icing-explained\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Nordex<\/a> system consists of an ice sensor and electrothermal heating mats (underneath the blade surface) at the leading edge of each rotor blade. The sensors continuously monitor ambient conditions and report the status to the wind turbine&#8217;s operational management system.<\/p>\n<p>If icing conditions appear, the system offers two different options:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>stopping the turbine to protect structural integrity or<\/li>\n<li>removing the accumulated ice via the Nordex Advanced Anti-Icing system (AAIS)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;15&#8243;][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;15&#8243;]<div id=\"ultimate-heading-43746a355d6088c86\" class=\"uvc-heading ult-adjust-bottom-margin ultimate-heading-43746a355d6088c86 uvc-8069  uvc-heading-default-font-sizes\" data-hspacer=\"no_spacer\"  data-halign=\"left\" style=\"text-align:left\"><div class=\"uvc-heading-spacer no_spacer\" style=\"top\"><\/div><div class=\"uvc-main-heading ult-responsive\"  data-ultimate-target='.uvc-heading.ultimate-heading-43746a355d6088c86 h3'  data-responsive-json-new='{\"font-size\":\"\",\"line-height\":\"\"}' ><h3 style=\"--font-weight:theme;margin-top:16px;margin-bottom:16px;\">Siemens Gamesa***<\/h3><\/div><\/div>[vc_column_text]Siemens Gamesa relies on a blade heating system** with an ice detection system, blade heating elements (integrated into the blade surface at the OEM) and a system to control the de-icing strategy.[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]<strong>Siemens Wind Power De-icing Strategy<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\u00a0ice detected (through power curve deterioration, ice detection sensor or low toque ice detector)<\/li>\n<li>the turbine is stopped in static or idle mode (0-2 Rotor rpm)<\/li>\n<li>the nacelle yaws so the rotor is in \u201cback-wind\u201d or in \u201csafe angel of rotor disc vs. nearby objects\u201d<\/li>\n<li>De-icing is activated on all three blades<\/li>\n<li>After x min, the nacelle yaws back into the wind<\/li>\n<li>Once the turbine is producing again, de-icing is deactivated<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;15&#8243;][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;15&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;10352&#8243; img_size=&#8221;large&#8221; add_caption=&#8221;yes&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; style=&#8221;vc_box_outline&#8221; border_color=&#8221;white&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1702385638456{border-radius: 4px !important;}&#8221;][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;15&#8243;][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;15&#8243;]<div id=\"ultimate-heading-47616a355d6088cb0\" class=\"uvc-heading ult-adjust-bottom-margin ultimate-heading-47616a355d6088cb0 uvc-5513  uvc-heading-default-font-sizes\" data-hspacer=\"no_spacer\"  data-halign=\"left\" style=\"text-align:left\"><div class=\"uvc-heading-spacer no_spacer\" style=\"top\"><\/div><div class=\"uvc-main-heading ult-responsive\"  data-ultimate-target='.uvc-heading.ultimate-heading-47616a355d6088cb0 h3'  data-responsive-json-new='{\"font-size\":\"\",\"line-height\":\"\"}' ><h3 style=\"--font-weight:theme;margin-top:16px;margin-bottom:16px;\">Vestas<\/h3><\/div><\/div>[vc_column_text]Vestas offers various solutions for sites with cold climates. The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.video.vestas.com\/secret\/21313125\/8da10c18ea31f448120a4cea386fe6c0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Vestas Anti-Icing System\u2122<\/a> combines several independent heating elements and levels, which &#8211; according to Vestas &#8211; enable anti-icing measures tailored to the respective icing event.[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]<a title=\"Key design features\" href=\"https:\/\/winterwind.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/08_04_Nielsen_Vestas_Cold_Climate_Solutions_Pub_v1.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Key design features<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Individual powering of heating elements to secure equal power distribution where it is needed<\/li>\n<li>Compatible with Vestas Ice Control (optional feature of the Vestas SCADA system that orchestrates the standard yawing and pausing functionalities of the turbine with different ice mitigation actions)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;15&#8243;][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;15&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;10343&#8243; img_size=&#8221;medium&#8221; add_caption=&#8221;yes&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; style=&#8221;vc_box_outline&#8221; border_color=&#8221;white&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1702384701399{border-radius: 4px !important;}&#8221;][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;15&#8243;][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;15&#8243;]<div id=\"ultimate-heading-37236a355d6088cdc\" class=\"uvc-heading ult-adjust-bottom-margin ultimate-heading-37236a355d6088cdc uvc-8497  uvc-heading-default-font-sizes\" data-hspacer=\"no_spacer\"  data-halign=\"left\" style=\"text-align:left\"><div class=\"uvc-heading-spacer no_spacer\" style=\"top\"><\/div><div class=\"uvc-main-heading ult-responsive\"  data-ultimate-target='.uvc-heading.ultimate-heading-37236a355d6088cdc h2'  data-responsive-json-new='{\"font-size\":\"\",\"line-height\":\"\"}' ><h2 style=\"--font-weight:theme;margin-top:16px;margin-bottom:16px;\">Retrofittable heating solutions for wind turbine rotor blades<\/h2><\/div><\/div>[vc_column_text]In addition to manufacturer solutions, there are various providers who offer retrofittable solutions. You can find more details in our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.eologix-ping.com\/en\/whitepaper-blade-heating\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">white paper on blade heating<\/a>.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;15&#8243;][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;15&#8243;][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;15&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;8308&#8243; img_size=&#8221;800&#215;350&#8243; onclick=&#8221;custom_link&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1702385855025{padding-top: 15px !important;padding-bottom: 120px !important;}&#8221; link=&#8221;https:\/\/www.eologix-ping.com\/en\/meet-us\/#bookmeeting&#8221;][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;15&#8243;][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;15&#8243;][vc_column_text]<strong>Source (if there is no link in the text):<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>**Charles Godreau (2022): Tackling Icing on Wind Turbines with Ice Protection Systems, Current State -of-the-Art and Future Research, NERGICA, IGW Wind Industry Stakeholder Meeting<\/p>\n<p>*** Will heat be the winner in de-icing turbine blades? | Reuters Events | Renewables. 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margin-top: 0px;\n  }\n}\n<\/style><div class=\"owl-carousel blog-carousel-shortcode dt-owl-carousel-call blog-carousel-shortcode-id-77529a3f633381c9f00a879b7c52233a classic-layout-list content-bg-on scale-img dt-icon-bg-off dt-arrow-border-on dt-arrow-hover-border-on bullets-small-dot-stroke reposition-arrows arrows-bg-on disable-arrows-hover-bg arrows-hover-bg-on  \" data-scroll-mode=\"1\" data-col-num=\"2\" data-wide-col-num=\"2\" data-laptop-col=\"2\" data-h-tablet-columns-num=\"2\" data-v-tablet-columns-num=\"2\" data-phone-columns-num=\"1\" data-auto-height=\"false\" data-col-gap=\"30\" data-stage-padding=\"0\" data-speed=\"600\" data-autoplay=\"false\" data-autoplay_speed=\"6000\" data-arrows=\"true\" data-bullet=\"false\" data-next-icon=\"dt-icon-the7-arrow-07\" data-prev-icon=\"dt-icon-the7-arrow-06\"><article class=\"post post-11196 type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-technology category-50\" data-name=\"Protecting wind turbines with 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protection systems (LPS) to secure turbines\" title=\"Effective_lightning_protection_systems\" width=\"768\" height=\"512\"  \/><\/a>\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"post-entry-content\">\n\n\t<h3 class=\"entry-title\">\n\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/legacy.eologix-ping.com\/en\/effective-lightning-protection-systems\/\" title=\"Protecting wind turbines with effective lightning protection systems\" rel=\"bookmark\">Protecting wind turbines with effective lightning protection systems<\/a>\n\t<\/h3>\n\n\t<div class=\"entry-meta\"><span class=\"category-link\"><a href=\"https:\/\/legacy.eologix-ping.com\/en\/category\/technology\/\">Technology<\/a><\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/legacy.eologix-ping.com\/en\/2024\/12\/16\/\" title=\"7:58 am\" class=\"data-link\" rel=\"bookmark\"><time class=\"entry-date updated\" datetime=\"2024-12-16T07:58:55+01:00\">December 16, 2024<\/time><\/a><\/div>\n\t<div class=\"entry-excerpt\"><p>This blog article explores the key components of an LPS, the importance of routine inspections, and actionable recommendations to maintain optimal performance.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\n<a href=\"https:\/\/legacy.eologix-ping.com\/en\/effective-lightning-protection-systems\/\" class=\"post-details details-type-link\" aria-label=\"Read more about Protecting wind turbines with effective lightning protection systems\">show more<i class=\"dt-icon-the7-arrow-03\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/a>\n\n<\/div><\/article><article class=\"post post-11124 type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-technology category-50\" data-name=\"Detecting surface damage in wind turbines: A smart approach to cut costs\" data-date=\"2024-11-12T08:47:08+01:00\">\n\n<div class=\"post-thumbnail-wrap\">\n\t<div class=\"post-thumbnail\">\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/legacy.eologix-ping.com\/en\/detecting-surface-damage-in-wind-turbines\/\" class=\"post-thumbnail-rollover layzr-bg\"><img class=\"preload-me owl-lazy-load aspect\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D&#39;http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg&#39;%20viewBox%3D&#39;0%200%20768%20512&#39;%2F%3E\" data-src=\"https:\/\/legacy.eologix-ping.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Damaged_Blade-3-768x512.png\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/legacy.eologix-ping.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Damaged_Blade-3-768x512.png 768w, https:\/\/legacy.eologix-ping.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Damaged_Blade-3-1152x768.png 1152w\" loading=\"eager\" style=\"--ratio: 768 \/ 512\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" alt=\"Surface damage detection for wind turbines\" title=\"Damaged_Blade (3)\" width=\"768\" height=\"512\"  \/><\/a>\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"post-entry-content\">\n\n\t<h3 class=\"entry-title\">\n\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/legacy.eologix-ping.com\/en\/detecting-surface-damage-in-wind-turbines\/\" title=\"Detecting surface damage in wind turbines: A smart approach to cut costs\" rel=\"bookmark\">Detecting surface damage in wind turbines: A smart approach to cut costs<\/a>\n\t<\/h3>\n\n\t<div class=\"entry-meta\"><span class=\"category-link\"><a href=\"https:\/\/legacy.eologix-ping.com\/en\/category\/technology\/\">Technology<\/a><\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/legacy.eologix-ping.com\/en\/2024\/11\/12\/\" title=\"8:47 am\" class=\"data-link\" rel=\"bookmark\"><time class=\"entry-date updated\" datetime=\"2024-11-12T08:47:08+01:00\">November 12, 2024<\/time><\/a><\/div>\n\t<div class=\"entry-excerpt\"><p>This blog article describes why proactive surface damage detection on wind turbines is essential for controlling cost.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\n<a href=\"https:\/\/legacy.eologix-ping.com\/en\/detecting-surface-damage-in-wind-turbines\/\" class=\"post-details details-type-link\" aria-label=\"Read more about Detecting surface damage in wind turbines: A smart approach to cut costs\">show more<i class=\"dt-icon-the7-arrow-03\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/a>\n\n<\/div><\/article><article class=\"post post-10677 type-post 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loading=\"eager\" style=\"--ratio: 768 \/ 512\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" alt=\"Webinar eyes on lightning strikes\" title=\"Lightning_Header_Webinar3\" width=\"768\" height=\"512\"  \/><\/a>\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"post-entry-content\">\n\n\t<h3 class=\"entry-title\">\n\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/legacy.eologix-ping.com\/en\/12-step-guide-after-lightning-strike-hits-wind-turbine\/\" title=\"Strike back: A 12-step guide after a lightning strike hits a wind turbine\" rel=\"bookmark\">Strike back: A 12-step guide after a lightning strike hits a wind turbine<\/a>\n\t<\/h3>\n\n\t<div class=\"entry-meta\"><span class=\"category-link\"><a href=\"https:\/\/legacy.eologix-ping.com\/en\/category\/technology\/\">Technology<\/a><\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/legacy.eologix-ping.com\/en\/2024\/02\/20\/\" title=\"10:35 am\" class=\"data-link\" rel=\"bookmark\"><time class=\"entry-date updated\" datetime=\"2024-02-20T10:35:35+01:00\">February 20, 2024<\/time><\/a><\/div>\n\t<div class=\"entry-excerpt\"><p>Knowing what steps to take after a lightning strike hits wind turbines is crucial. This article explores the process of assessing and addressing damage post-lightning strike.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\n<a href=\"https:\/\/legacy.eologix-ping.com\/en\/12-step-guide-after-lightning-strike-hits-wind-turbine\/\" class=\"post-details details-type-link\" aria-label=\"Read more about Strike back: A 12-step guide after a lightning strike hits a wind turbine\">show more<i class=\"dt-icon-the7-arrow-03\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/a>\n\n<\/div><\/article><article class=\"post post-10621 type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-technology category-50\" data-name=\"Affected by lightning &#8211; the most lightning-prone areas in the USA\" data-date=\"2024-02-12T16:10:17+01:00\">\n\n<div class=\"post-thumbnail-wrap\">\n\t<div class=\"post-thumbnail\">\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/legacy.eologix-ping.com\/en\/affected-by-lightning\/\" class=\"post-thumbnail-rollover layzr-bg\"><img class=\"preload-me owl-lazy-load aspect\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D&#39;http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg&#39;%20viewBox%3D&#39;0%200%20768%20512&#39;%2F%3E\" data-src=\"https:\/\/legacy.eologix-ping.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Lightning_Blog2-768x512.png\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/legacy.eologix-ping.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Lightning_Blog2-768x512.png 768w, https:\/\/legacy.eologix-ping.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Lightning_Blog2-860x574.png 860w\" loading=\"eager\" style=\"--ratio: 768 \/ 512\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" alt=\"Lightning strikes on wind turbines.\" title=\"Lightning_Blog2\" width=\"768\" height=\"512\"  \/><\/a>\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"post-entry-content\">\n\n\t<h3 class=\"entry-title\">\n\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/legacy.eologix-ping.com\/en\/affected-by-lightning\/\" title=\"Affected by lightning &#8211; the most lightning-prone areas in the USA\" rel=\"bookmark\">Affected by lightning &#8211; the most lightning-prone areas in the USA<\/a>\n\t<\/h3>\n\n\t<div class=\"entry-meta\"><span class=\"category-link\"><a href=\"https:\/\/legacy.eologix-ping.com\/en\/category\/technology\/\">Technology<\/a><\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/legacy.eologix-ping.com\/en\/2024\/02\/12\/\" title=\"4:10 pm\" class=\"data-link\" rel=\"bookmark\"><time class=\"entry-date updated\" datetime=\"2024-02-12T16:10:17+01:00\">February 12, 2024<\/time><\/a><\/div>\n\t<div class=\"entry-excerpt\"><p>Recent data offers cruical insights into lightning activity across the United States. In this blog, we delve deeper into lighting prone areas in the US and summarized the most important data for you.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\n<a href=\"https:\/\/legacy.eologix-ping.com\/en\/affected-by-lightning\/\" class=\"post-details details-type-link\" aria-label=\"Read more about Affected by lightning &#8211; the most lightning-prone areas in the USA\">show more<i class=\"dt-icon-the7-arrow-03\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/a>\n\n<\/div><\/article><article class=\"post post-10490 type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-technology category-50\" data-name=\"Challenges with lightning strikes on wind turbines\" data-date=\"2024-01-16T09:58:16+01:00\">\n\n<div class=\"post-thumbnail-wrap\">\n\t<div class=\"post-thumbnail\">\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/legacy.eologix-ping.com\/en\/challenges-with-lightning-strikes-on-wind-turbines\/\" class=\"post-thumbnail-rollover layzr-bg\"><img class=\"preload-me owl-lazy-load aspect\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D&#39;http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg&#39;%20viewBox%3D&#39;0%200%20768%20512&#39;%2F%3E\" data-src=\"https:\/\/legacy.eologix-ping.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Blog_lightning_challenges-768x512.png\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/legacy.eologix-ping.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Blog_lightning_challenges-768x512.png 768w, https:\/\/legacy.eologix-ping.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Blog_lightning_challenges-1152x768.png 1152w\" loading=\"eager\" style=\"--ratio: 768 \/ 512\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" alt=\"Challenges with lightning strikes on wind turbines.\" title=\"Blog_lightning_challenges\" width=\"768\" height=\"512\"  \/><\/a>\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"post-entry-content\">\n\n\t<h3 class=\"entry-title\">\n\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/legacy.eologix-ping.com\/en\/challenges-with-lightning-strikes-on-wind-turbines\/\" title=\"Challenges with lightning strikes on wind turbines\" rel=\"bookmark\">Challenges with lightning strikes on wind turbines<\/a>\n\t<\/h3>\n\n\t<div class=\"entry-meta\"><span class=\"category-link\"><a href=\"https:\/\/legacy.eologix-ping.com\/en\/category\/technology\/\">Technology<\/a><\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/legacy.eologix-ping.com\/en\/2024\/01\/16\/\" title=\"9:58 am\" class=\"data-link\" rel=\"bookmark\"><time class=\"entry-date updated\" datetime=\"2024-01-16T09:58:16+01:00\">January 16, 2024<\/time><\/a><\/div>\n\t<div class=\"entry-excerpt\"><p>Wind energy has emerged as a pivotal player in the global transition towards sustainable power sources. As wind turbines stand tall and harness the power of the wind, they are not without their challenges. Let&#8217;s delve into the challenges and potential consequences of lightning strikes on wind turbines.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\n<a href=\"https:\/\/legacy.eologix-ping.com\/en\/challenges-with-lightning-strikes-on-wind-turbines\/\" class=\"post-details details-type-link\" aria-label=\"Read more about Challenges with lightning strikes on wind turbines\">show more<i class=\"dt-icon-the7-arrow-03\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/a>\n\n<\/div><\/article><article class=\"post post-10347 type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-technology category-50\" data-name=\"Effective blade heating for wind turbines\" data-date=\"2023-12-12T15:00:43+01:00\">\n\n<div class=\"post-thumbnail-wrap\">\n\t<div class=\"post-thumbnail\">\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/legacy.eologix-ping.com\/en\/effective-blade-heating-for-wind-turbines\/\" class=\"post-thumbnail-rollover layzr-bg\"><img class=\"preload-me owl-lazy-load aspect\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D&#39;http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg&#39;%20viewBox%3D&#39;0%200%20768%20512&#39;%2F%3E\" data-src=\"https:\/\/legacy.eologix-ping.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Blog_heating_Header-768x512.jpg\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/legacy.eologix-ping.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Blog_heating_Header-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/legacy.eologix-ping.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Blog_heating_Header-1152x768.jpg 1152w\" loading=\"eager\" style=\"--ratio: 768 \/ 512\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" alt=\"Arten von Rotorblattheizsystemen\" title=\"Blog_heating_Header\" width=\"768\" height=\"512\"  \/><\/a>\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"post-entry-content\">\n\n\t<h3 class=\"entry-title\">\n\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/legacy.eologix-ping.com\/en\/effective-blade-heating-for-wind-turbines\/\" title=\"Effective blade heating for wind turbines\" rel=\"bookmark\">Effective blade heating for wind turbines<\/a>\n\t<\/h3>\n\n\t<div class=\"entry-meta\"><span class=\"category-link\"><a href=\"https:\/\/legacy.eologix-ping.com\/en\/category\/technology\/\">Technology<\/a><\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/legacy.eologix-ping.com\/en\/2023\/12\/12\/\" title=\"3:00 pm\" class=\"data-link\" rel=\"bookmark\"><time class=\"entry-date updated\" datetime=\"2023-12-12T15:00:43+01:00\">December 12, 2023<\/time><\/a><\/div>\n\t<div class=\"entry-excerpt\"><p>Wind turbines are exposed to various environmental influences all over the year &#8211; with sometimes considerable effects on performance, yield and safety. Icing also plays a major role here. Innovative blade heating systems therefore offer various approaches to solving the icing problem and protecting the environment and your service team.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\n<a href=\"https:\/\/legacy.eologix-ping.com\/en\/effective-blade-heating-for-wind-turbines\/\" class=\"post-details details-type-link\" aria-label=\"Read more about Effective blade heating for wind turbines\">show more<i class=\"dt-icon-the7-arrow-03\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/a>\n\n<\/div><\/article><\/div>[\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/6&#8243;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;64&#8243;][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;32&#8243;][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;64&#8243;][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;64&#8243;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<\/p>\n<\/section>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Wind turbines are exposed to various environmental influences all over the year &#8211; with sometimes considerable effects on performance, yield and safety. Icing also plays a major role here. 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