GE Comes Up with Cost-Saving Blade Inspection System

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Applies thermal imaging technology and wide-band acoustic spectral analysis to detect anomalies on blades across entire wind fleets / Can be used on all blade platforms, regardless of manufacturer, with high accuracy and location precision / Modular system is a significant advance in gathering data analytics, reducing physical inspections, and need for technician climbs

Today at Blade O&M Forum in Dallas, GE Renewable Energy announced the availability of a new ground-based blade inspection system, combining thermal imaging technology and wide-band acoustic spectral analysis to detect anomalies on blades across an entire wind fleet, including both GE and non-GE... ... More: Official Press Release GE Renewable Energy

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