By Emmanuel Lewu
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December 7, 2021
For a while, a lot of development and research has been done in getting more creative and quicker means of performing blade repairs. As wind farms age and new turbines grow in height and blade size, the demand for maintenance and repair services is increasing at a rapid rate. Because of this, many new companies have emerged in recent years to meet the demands of wind farm owners and OEM’s looking for composite blade repairs. Many accidents occur as well as time spent on these repairs are elongated, inefficient and they sometime cause longer lasting recurring problems. Treatment options for damaged blades often vary depending on the blade’s brand, geographic location, and ultimate repair needs. Blade erosion is a common side effect of the harsh weather conditions most turbines face over time. Repairs for erosion are considered cosmetic and are often completed externally on the blade. Gurit, has been on the forefront of development and innovation of creative means of repairs, materials and work tools for blade repair that have been effective as well as cut down spent time and accidents on repairs.