Renewable energy sources such as wind and solar have offered low-cost, clean energy to rural communities across the country. Renewable generation has helped increase energy security and reliability by expanding the diversity of fuel sources and,...
As wind energy continues to expand its role in the global energy transition, ensuring the reliability of power transmission from offshore and onshore wind farms is critical. Power cables are the backbone of this infrastructure, transporting...
As the renewable energy sector continues to expand, the issue of managing decommissioned wind turbine blades is becoming a critical concern. Constructed from composite materials like fiberglass and carbon fiber, these blades — while durable and...
As the US offshore wind industry expands, the need for innovative operations and maintenance (O&M) strategies is intensifying. Crew transfer vessels (CTVs) and service operation vessels (SOVs) remain the backbone of offshore wind O&M, but...
Like long-lost siblings, the wind energy and maritime shipping industries share distinct DNA in their approach to wind measurement technologies. While wind turbines convert wind energy into electricity, the maritime sector harnesses the same natural...
The landscape of American energy is undergoing a dramatic shift; at the forefront of this transformation is wind power. Technological advancements in turbine design and materials, coupled with a significant decrease in production costs, have made...
Wind turbines are a dependable and reliable source of energy that have been in commercial use for 130+ years. These remarkable towers of energy have improved so much year over year, and require diligent human skill and time to keep them working. But...
Wind turbines play a central role in the growing renewable energy sector. Behind their towering blades and energy production, however, lies a complex mechanical system prone to failure. As a forensic engineer, I have dedicated much of my...
The consequences of poor land management can be severe. A U.S. court recently ordered the dismantling of an 84-turbine wind farm in Oklahoma by siding with the Osage Nation, which claimed the farm violated its mineral rights. The court ruled...
The diversity of applications requiring fasteners appear endless. Consider where you are seated or standing in this moment; the electronic devices, furniture, walls, windows, your entire home or work place. This diverse expanse includes but...
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