Case Study: a large wind farm operator resolves wind turbine tower damage assessment with Rimkus

a large wind farm operator investigates 19 turbine failures with Rimkus

The operator of a large wind farm faced a challenge after an earthquake caused damage to 19 of its turbines. The customer needed to determine the cause of disputed indentations found in the turbine towers and assess their effect on structural integrity, so they retained the vendor Rimkus for its forensic engineering services.

Rimkus implemented a comprehensive solution that included on-site inspections, a review of seismic and design data, and metallurgical analysis of samples from the towers. The vendor's analysis identified the cause of the indentations and provided the client with several detailed reports of its findings, enabling the large wind farm operator to understand the damage and make informed decisions regarding the turbines' integrity.