Consulting Services
Applied High Voltage
The AHV team has been interconnecting wind energy projects across the US and Canada, including grid integration, underground and aerial collection systems and SCADA technology.
AHV professionals have comprehensive experience in all established and emerging renewable energy sources, and AHV designs and builds transmission systems and substations for utilities.
American Wire Group
American Wire Group delivers comprehensive wire and cable solutions at competitive prices. No matter how complex your cable-related projects are, experts at our regional distribution centers are prepared to help in both small and large-scale capacities. As a trusted partner in the energy industry, we routinely reduce outages, source difficult-to-find products, customize cables for clients, and more.
The renewable energy sector involves many cable applications that face unique challenges. Wind turbines and solar power components are subject to extreme weather conditions and can be located in remote, inaccessible areas that make transmitting power difficult. Thus, it is essential to select the ideal cable type for applications in these industries.
Here are some specific considerations for wind turbine cables:
- Enhanced mechanical properties: Wind turbine towers can be up to a few hundred feet tall. These heights affect cable length, so selecting cables with higher tensile strength is important. Cables should also have good torsional attributes and resist oil and flame.
- Insulation: Harsh environmental conditions around wind farms often call for specific insulation. Insulated wires offer protection against voltage stresses, can operate over a wide temperature range, and better withstand mechanical abuse to the wire such as abrasion and bending.
- Conductor: Both size and material of the conductor are integral considerations for wind turbine cables. Aluminum cables are increasingly replacing copper cables as tower and base components because aluminum is cheaper and 60% lighter.
Emerson
Deliver reliable, low-cost wind-generated energy regardless of location or weather challenges with scalable automation software and technologies that increase wind turbine or farm performance.
Emerson’s built-for-purpose, integrated solutions leverage more than 50 years of innovation and experience embedded in over 60,000 installed systems worldwide. Our high-yield, cost-optimized portfolio includes turbine & pitch control, farm optimization, SCADA, condition monitoring and retrofit solutions.
Emerson’s holistic approach to wind turbine retrofits provides wind owners and operators full visibility of their data and a vivid view of wind-turbine operations. Our innovative site-specific Ovation Green automation retrofit programs for older wind turbines are a quick, safe and cost-effective option to extend their lifespan.
Operating with modern wind-designed automation software and technologies cost-effectively increases capacity, production and revenues.
Elevator Industry Work Preservation Fund
Highly trained Elevator Mechanics from the International Union of Elevator Constructors not only keep your elevators running, they keep them running efficiently, and above all else, safely. We have over 28,000 trained professionals with over 8000 on the job hours and over 2500 classroom hours. With as many as 450 plus Companies ready to serve. Whether it’s Installation, Repair, Maintenance, or Inspections we have you covered.
We are happy to have had one of our companies chosen to do the elevator Install on the Block Island Project in Rhode Island. As well as Compliance and Safety inspections and repairs across the US. Our staff sits on the ASME A17.8 committee that write the codes for these elevators. If you have compliance questions, please email us or visit our booth at any of the AWEA Shows.
Winddrives LLC
Wind Drives provides high-quality, short lead-time OEM and aftermarket products and services for wind turbine drivetrains. By minimizing costly downtime and logistics costs, we’re improving the efficiency of wind turbines on wind farms across the Unites States.
Products & Services:
Gear Lube Exchange Trailers. Our new custom designed, all weather systems utilize telemetric monitoring to allow fleet or O&M sites to monitor fluid use, cleanliness level of final fill and time at sites to improve O&M asset management. Our systems are capable of level III flush, rinse and fill processes and are proven to shorten exchange times dramatically. Utilizing all hydraulic drive systems, there are no electric motors, starters or other high voltage devices. Oil is filtered and cleanliness monitored via onboard particle counter with humidity sensor. On-site training and operation is included.
OEM and replacement parts for megawatt wind turbine manufacturers including:
• Hydraulic systems
• DriAir Blanket- Water Removal and humidity control system. This permanently installed system extends gear, bearing and oil life.
• Lubrication, cooling and heating systems
• Filtration, fluid conditioning and fluid monitoring devices
• Fluid Conveyance including hose assemblies, kits, adapters and tube assemblies
• Custom manifolds, brackets and fixtures
Repairs and component upgrades:
GE 1.5 Extended life filtration upgrades, Rotor lock cylinders, Enerpac tools and pump systems, proportional valve inspection and repair, accumulators, pumps and many other items.
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Winddrives LLC
Alan Ray- General Manager
