Program Overview
This intensive program explores the application of Electrostatic Precipitation (ESP) technology for non-contact blade cleaning and maintenance in wind turbines. Participants will understand the underlying science, operational benefits, and practical deployment strategies of ESP across diverse terrains and turbine types. The course blends deep-domain concepts with situational decision-making, hands-on simulations, and proven case studies. Delivered by an industry expert, it equips wind energy professionals to reduce cleaning downtime, improve aerodynamic efficiency, and make informed choices about adopting ESP-based maintenance. The session is structured to empower participants to solve real-world blade cleaning challenges while maximizing asset performance and ROI.
Features
- Understand the working principles and technical components of electrostatic precipitation (ESP)
- Evaluate operational scenarios where ESP is more effective than traditional cleaning methods
- Analyze case studies to identify success drivers and avoid common deployment failures
- Design a practical and cost-effective ESP-based blade maintenance strategy
Target audiences
- Operations & Maintenance teams
- Blade Maintenance Engineers
- Reliability Engineers, and Site Planners
Curriculum
- 4 Sections
- 15 Lessons
- 1 Day
- Fundamentals of Electrostatic Precipitation (ESP) for Blade Maintenance4
- ESP Deployment in Blade Cleaning – Operational Contexts4
- Case Studies – Results, ROI & Failures3
- ESP Maintenance Planner Simulation & Action Plan4
- 4.1Simulate a blade maintenance plan using ESP across 3 turbine sites
- 4.2Analyze wind rose, fouling index, cleaning cost, and AEP losses
- 4.3Design an ESP-enabled schedule balancing cost, safety, and performance
- 4.4Recap: ESP (Electrostatic Precipitation), corona discharge, ionization, particle resistivity, fouling index, collection electrode, blade soiling, AEP loss, EHS compliance, LCOE (Levelized Cost of Energy), drone-integrated cleaning, preventive maintenance, electrostatic charging systems.
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