Wind Energy - Repairs & Maintenance
Proudly supporting Australasia’s growing wind energy industry, RIGCOM specialises in wind turbine inspections and maintenance.
Wind Turbine Repairs & Maintenance
The performance of regular repairs and maintenance is critical to optimising wind turbine power generation. Without blade maintenance, power generation can be reduced. If damage is left unattended, the entire blade can fail.
With its technically advanced wind energy blade repair and service division, RIGCOM can handle everything from wind turbine cleaning and painting to complex structural repairs and application of Leading Edge Protection (LEP) technologies. RIGCOM can also assist with wind turbine warranty and post warranty operations.
RIGCOM services include:
- Tower maintenance
- Blade maintenance, repairs and retrofits
- Nacelle and spinner repairs
- Leading Edge Protection (LEP) systems maintenance and application
- Safety system maintenance
- After sales component installation (Vortex generators/dino tails)
- Blade cleaning
- Tower cleaning
Wind Turbine Blades, Nacelles, Turbines and Spinners
Regular maintenance of wind turbine blades, nacelles and spinners is crucial for maintaining optimal power curves and extending the lifespan of turbines.
Over time Australia’s harsh environmental conditions cause damage to turbines, blades, nacelles, spinners and the tower. The build-up of dirt, oil and foreign object damage or the erosion of blades all affect power curves.
Our repair and maintenance services include:
- Cosmetic repairs
- Leading Edge Protection (LEP) systems, such as shells, liquid and tape applications
- Glass fibre laminate repair
- Glass fibre/core removal and repair using hand lay up and vacuum bag
- Complex composite repairs using infusion techniques, e.g. spar cap and root repairs
- Nacelle cover repairs
- Spinner repairs
- Foreign object damage removal
- Quick response teams for emergency repairs, e.g. lightning strikes
- R&D projects
- After sales (Vortex Generator, Serrated Edge and Gurney Flap Application)
Wind Turbine Towers
Wind turbine towers are subjected to environmental exposure and are constantly in the public eye. Regular preventative maintenance is essential for extending the lifespan of wind turbine towers, ensuring consistent maximum power output. Implementing long-term solutions is crucial for durable repairs that withstand the test of time.
Our repair and maintenance services include:
- Inspections and reporting
- Corrosion control
- Coatings maintenance
- Tower cleaning (interior and exterior)
- Safety system installations and inspections
- Foundation coatings
- Non-destructive testing
- Deck bolt torqueing and replacement
- Re-mounting of halo beams
- Chain hoist replacement
- Busbar repairs
Preventative Maintenance
"A wind turbine is a complex system, and global research indicates that regular preventative maintenance is key to optimising power generation from wind turbines."
RIGCOM’s skilled Wind Turbine and Blade Repair Technicians specialise in restoring damaged blades and other critical components, regardless of whether they have been damaged in transit, during installation or delaminated by a lightning strike.
Regular maintenance is key to:
- Optimising power generation
- Minimising down time
- Reducing entire blade failure risks
- Curtailing potential loss of earnings
- Preserving and increasing plant lifespan
Working with Australia's Wind Energy Industry
Developed to respond to the specific needs of wind energy clients in Australia and the Asia Pacific, RIGCOM’s Energy Services division provides wind farm owners and manufacturers with a professional repair, maintenance and inspection service that improves the efficiency and lifespan of their plant. Our experience covers all major wind turbine models and includes retrofit work and scheduled service and maintenance.
With a rapid response team for emergency wind turbine repairs, as well as a specific R&D team who work on the latest LEP products and Vortex generators, our technicians can be deployed for service and maintenance either dockside, pre-install, on or off tower to suit your requirements.
Delivering the highest quality workmanship, our technicians work on both epoxy and polyester based blades. For more complex repairs, RIGCOM utilises vacuum pumps and other essential support tools to ensure that the highest quality is maintained.
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Contact us today to learn more about our Wind Energy services, whether you require specific advice or full-scale project management and solutions.
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With a solid track record, RIGCOM excels in Wind Energy projects, responding to the specific needs of wind energy clients in Australia and the Asia Pacific.
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