Trac AdvantEDGE - Leading Edge Erosion
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advantEDGE is a ground breaking, innovative solution to the growing global problem of Leading Edge Erosion (LEE), which combines both repair and protection. If you own or operate wind turbine assets, manufacture wind turbines or blades, or provide blade repair services, advantEDGE is the 21st Century solution you've been looking for.
advantEDGE rejuvenates Leading Edge (LE) aerodynamics to recover valuable lost yield for up to 20 years offshore, whilst minimising downtime. Faster, cheaper and better, advantEDGE promises to be revolutionary in the industry.
The advantEDGE system comprises two principle innovations. A series of advantEDGE LE erosion shield modules will be manufactured for your blades and available globally. Each series of erosion shields will be installed using our high precision, highly automated robotic arm machining system.
How does it work?
Rapidly, efficiently and cost effectively!
An access platform is used by field technicians to secure a robotic arm to the blade with a specialist mounting attachment, which can be adapted to varying surface geometries/blades. Automated high precision machining of the eroded LE material takes approximately 30 minutes to create a very shallow recess. This recess will mirror a bespoke prefabricated module for this sector, which is then bonded into place; no LEP (Leading Edge Protection) coating is required because the modules themselves are highly durable. The process is repeated for each damaged sector to ensure your blades are completely protected against LEE.
Why choose advantEDGE?
Massive cost reduction!
In preference to repeatedly repairing and protecting the LE of all your blades advantEDGE is a much more efficient O&M strategy because it rejuvenates each LE for up to 20 years.
One of the key benefits of the advantEDGE solution is the substantial reduction in O&M costs. advantEDGE lowers LCOE by up to 70%, and minimises downtime while increasing yield. It also extends the useful life of the blades to optimise ROI and prevents damage to the structural integrity of the blade, which could result from increasing numbers of composite patch repairs. This unique combined ‘repair and protection’ method will significantly improve the environmental impact of O&M both onshore and offshore.
advantEDGE is available globally under licence directly to OEMs, Utilities/Owners and Operators and ISP’s. Call +44(0) 1698 831111 today to learn how to protect your wind turbine assets more cost effectively.
