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Enhancing Performance, Reliability and Profitability

FULL SPECTRUM CAPABILITY

Comprehensive Engineering and Technology Solutions, Delivered On-Site or at Our Facilities.

GWT is uniquely positioned to offer a full spectrum of technology-driven engineering solutions, each meticulously tailored to meet the specific challenges associated with wind turbine rotors. Our in-house capabilities empower major operators to significantly enhance performance, reliability, and profitability. We deliver these solutions both in the field and at our facilities, integrating advanced data gathering, monitoring, testing, and analysis with safe, reliable, and process-driven physical repairs and upgrades to rotors.

Our comprehensive capabilities provide unparalleled insights into rotor operations throughout their entire lifecycle, and we are fully equipped to implement improvements directly on-site, in the factory, or through remote technologies. By eliminating guesswork, our approach ensures actionable, data-backed decision support for executing optimized monitoring, maintenance, decommissioning, and replacement strategies. 

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Our Full Spectrum of Solutions Include:

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Field Services
RCA+ Independent Analysis
Blade Inspections
Factory Inspections
NDT and Metrology Analysis
Complex Composite Repairs
Root Bushing Repairs
Blade Characterization
Leading Edge Erosion Solutions
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Reliability Engineering
Mechanical Characterization
Repair Development
Repair Strength Characterization
Blade Life Extension
Asset Management Strategy
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Performance Engineering
Performance Enhancements
Acoustic Add-Ons
Aerodynamic Flow Assessment
Digital Twin
Sensors and Scada Analysis
Farm Yield and Risk Assessment
Full Spectrum Blade Design Services
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Prototyping & Testing
Additive Manufacturing
Mold Making
Wind Tunnel
Custom Testing
Proof of Concept Manufacturing
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Development Engineering
Technical Due Diligence
Offshore Development Support
Regional Supply Chain and Logistics
Workforce Training

COMPREHENSIVE CAPABILITY

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Field Services

On-site measurement and data gathering, with dedicated teams to able to implement repairs and operational enhancements. Specialists in up-tower solutions. Proprietary processes and technology that are faster, lower cost and more effective than alternatives.  

All field work is strictly process-based and fully traceable, applying the same quality and traceability standards we use at our technical headquarters to ensure quality

Industry experience with a process-driven application of technology, delivering clear, quantitative insights. 

Detailed and methodical inspection of rotors both in the field and at our technical headquarters.  

Application of the most advanced imaging and non-destructive testing equipment in the industry.

Highly skilled engineering team and composite technicians with the most advanced, quantifiable, and repeatable blade repair capability in America.

Cutting-edge root bushing renovation, quantitively extends safe operational blade lifespan

Ultra-detailed measurement and quantitative analysis of blades in the factory.

Guarantee that the wind turbine blades you purchase meet the required standards of manufacturing variation.

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Reliability Engineering

Engineering products, services, and solutions, focused on maximizing the lifespan and performance of rotors. Business case backed and datadriven analysis, testing and reporting that enables operators to make highly quantitatively based decisions, supported by actionable field engineering work delivered on time and on budget. Taking the guesswork out of fleet management.

Highly datadriven analysis of longevity to make more informed decisions on asset management and operational maintenance

Proprietary processes and methodologies to develop and implement repairs for turbine operators.

Repair Strength Characterization

Quantitative characterization of the mechanical performance and forecasted fatigue resistance of actual repairs made to operational blades.

Methodical analysis and mechanical characterization of actual components.

Maximize turbine output and minimize operational costs through strategic oversight and targeted interventions.

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Performance Engineering

Our Performance Engineering facility in North Carolina specializes in enhancing rotor efficiency and output in individual turbines and entire wind farms. 

Proprietary technical solutions are independent of any turbine manufacturer, focusing on improving the performance of existing rotors, solely in the interests of our customers. 

Patented aerodynamic enhancements to improve turbine output.

Acoustic Enhancements

Patented, retrofitted acoustic add-ons to reduce sound pressure levels.

Full aerodynamic flow, modelling, measurement, and optimization assessment capabilities.

Digital Twin  

Detailed desktop modelling based on the actual data from customers operational assets. 

Farm Yield and Risk Assessment

Stateoftheart modelling and risk analysis based on highly specific technical knowledge.

Sensors and Scada Analysis

Meaningful, quantitative, and actionable information from real data gathered from customers operational assets.

Full Spectrum Blade Design Services

Engineering solutions for virtually any problem statement in the wind turbine blade design space.

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Prototyping & Testing

Delivering innovation with cutting-edge equipment, and highly process-based methodologies focused on customer value. Unrivalled independent multi-disciplinary capability. 

Equipment and engineering that can deliver components ready to operate on fullsize turbines.

Full-service mold and tooling of subcomponents for commercial wind turbine blades

State-of-the-art Wind Tunnel optimized for detailed airfoil analysis and blade subcomponent design.

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Custom Testing

Independent, certified, confidential testing of components and subcomponents.

Design, prototyping and testing to develop and deliver technical solutions.

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Development Engineering

Accelerating rotor technology development from pre-concept stage through to implementation both onshore and offshore. 

The Gulf Wind Accelerator is the largest and most advanced independent rotor technology facility in the world. Our team comprises specialists encompassing all relevant engineering disciplines. Additionally, our expertise extends to subject matter experts who excel in constructing business cases and implementing workforce development programs to support the continued growth of the industry. 

Independent technical due diligence and subject matter expertise.

Business case, and bid support services for offshore developers.

Solutions to support and enable the growth of wind industry activity.

Delivered at the Gulf Wind Technology Accelerator or on-site.

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