Presentation
Environmental Remediation Methodologies, Techniques and Best Practices for Land-Based Wind Tower Generation Installations
SessionMeet the Poster Authors
DescriptionWind generation power solutions undoubtedly provide a greener, low-carbon approach to energy needs, but like any industrial facility wind towers require proper stewardship to ensure that they operate and are maintained in an environmentally responsible manner.
In our poster we will present text, infographics, and photographic documentation to illuminate key operational aspects of the environmental remediation methodologies, techniques, and best practices, including:
1. Wind tower components considering their environmental aspects: foundation, tower, rotor and hub (including three blades), nacelle, generator, and typical ancillary substation infrastructure.
2. Training and equipment required by technicians working on towers: 40-hour HAZWOPER, Wind Tower Climbing Equipment, Tower Climbing and Rescue, Confined Space Entry/Rescue
3. Common remediation practices associated with wind towers:
a. Interior mold remediation for towers/turbines by HAZWOPER and rope/rescue trained personnel to abate and encapsulate (with concrobium) the interior surfaces of the tower and nacelle.
b. Interior oil cleanup of interior surfaces of wind towers/turbines (including the nacelle), including pressure washing, effluent recovery, dehumidification and waste disposal.
c. SF6 (Sulfur Hexaflouride) neutralization and recovery resulting from an unplanned release from circuit breakers.
d. Cleanup of interior surfaces of wind tower and nacelle resulting from fire damage.
e. Exterior cleanup of the wind tower resulting from a release of oil and gasket grease, facilitated by a “Spider Basket” and with designated competent person on site.
f. Total Waste Management for wind farms and service centers.
g. Remediation services in the substations related to oil, bird waste and rodent waste.
In our poster we will present text, infographics, and photographic documentation to illuminate key operational aspects of the environmental remediation methodologies, techniques, and best practices, including:
1. Wind tower components considering their environmental aspects: foundation, tower, rotor and hub (including three blades), nacelle, generator, and typical ancillary substation infrastructure.
2. Training and equipment required by technicians working on towers: 40-hour HAZWOPER, Wind Tower Climbing Equipment, Tower Climbing and Rescue, Confined Space Entry/Rescue
3. Common remediation practices associated with wind towers:
a. Interior mold remediation for towers/turbines by HAZWOPER and rope/rescue trained personnel to abate and encapsulate (with concrobium) the interior surfaces of the tower and nacelle.
b. Interior oil cleanup of interior surfaces of wind towers/turbines (including the nacelle), including pressure washing, effluent recovery, dehumidification and waste disposal.
c. SF6 (Sulfur Hexaflouride) neutralization and recovery resulting from an unplanned release from circuit breakers.
d. Cleanup of interior surfaces of wind tower and nacelle resulting from fire damage.
e. Exterior cleanup of the wind tower resulting from a release of oil and gasket grease, facilitated by a “Spider Basket” and with designated competent person on site.
f. Total Waste Management for wind farms and service centers.
g. Remediation services in the substations related to oil, bird waste and rodent waste.
Authors
Director of Greater Michigan Services
Event Type
Poster
TimeMonday, May 13th5:00pm - 6:00pm CDT
LocationExhibit Hall G
Preparedness
Prevention
Remediation
Response
Restoration