Østerild in Nordjylland, Denmark, offers perfect testing grounds and conditions for renewable energy companies with close proximity to the coast. Recently expanded by the Danish Government to nine test stands, of which Siemens Gamesa own two, Østerild also offers the general public a look inside this forward-thinking industry.
Working with Siemens Gamesa, MacArtney has established their position as a trusted advisor and solution provider for essential wind turbine development projects through a rigorous design cycle including concept development, 3D modelling, destructive testing, optimising and future-proofing for equipment and application.
Using the proven SG 8.0-167 DD, the new SG 11.0-193 DD HSBM tool has graduated through the design stages and recently completed its Site Acceptance Test at Østerild. Featuring turnkey technology, the SG 11.0-193 DD Horizontal Single Blade Mounting tool (HSBM) will be ready for immediate market use and is already pre-approved for a German wind farm project.
Designed and tested to provide quick and effective installation, the new SG 11.0-193 DD tool aligns the nacelle hub and allows for the horizontal mounting of each blade.
The full scope of supply provided by the MacArtney Group for the tool concept and prototype included:
- Design study and prototype
- Turnkey 17.000 kNm rotational torque force
- 16.6 ft. high cube containerised system
- Integrated and electrical overhead crane
- Integrated 110 kW hydraulic power unit
- Customised DNVGL approved cylinders
- Customised turner lock cylinders
- Integrated control system and cloud-based data logger
- Installation, commissioning and training