Leading edge repair (SE-P-17560)

Leading edge repair (SE-P-17560)

Purpose
The purpose of this training is to enable the participant to carry out repair of eroded leading edges on Siemens wind turbine blades.

Objectives
Upon completion of the course the participants are able to:

• Perform cleaning the leading edge by using steam cleaner and the surface cleaner.
• Show how to determine concentration of soluble salts on the blade surface by using the Bresle test method.
• Assess the leading edge repair needs (repair level).
• Demonstrate the marking up the leading edge working area.
• Demonstrate applying filler with the LEP application tool on the leading edge so that the right leading edge profile appears.
• Demonstrate understanding of the available work instructions and perform the work according to the instructions.
• Demonstrate knowledge about the influence of temperature, dew point and the relative humidity on the quality of the repair.
• Show how to document the level of the leading edge erosion and the subsequent repair.
• Demonstrate the correct use of PPE.
• Demonstrate the correct sorting of waste.

Upon completion of the course the participants have obtained the following competencies:

Repair of erosion on leading edges with filler in accordance with applicable documentation (work instructions, check lists etc.).

Contents
Understanding of the available work instructions and perform the work according to the instructions.

• Cleaning the leading edge before repair.
• Measure the concentration of soluble salts on the blade surface.
• Assessment of leading edge repair level.
• Using filler application tool on the leading edge so that the right leading edge profile appears.
• Marking up of the leading edge working area.
• Knowledge about the influence of temperature, dew point and the relative humidity on the quality of the repair.
• Correct use of PPE.
• Sorting of waste.
• Documentation of the leading edge erosion and the subsequent repair.

Theory / Practice
75% / 25%

Who should attend
The training is intended for Siemens Wind Power employees and subcontractors whose duties include repair on eroded leading edges on Siemens wind turbine blades.

Prerequisites
SE-P-15000 Blade B OR SE-P-15100 Blade B - Basic blade repair OR GWO Blade Repair.

Personal Safety when working with Epoxy and Isocyanates in accordance with Executive Order No. 1793, issued by the Danish Working Authority.

Validity
No expiry

Course duration
2 days

Booking of the course
If you want to book the course, please contact SGRE Training Center Brande tcdk@siemensgamesa.com