UFO turbine analysis results are in
But, following several weeks of forensic examination of the turbines components the manufacturer, Enercon, has today ruled out ‘collision’ as a possible cause.
An interim report has concluded that bolts securing the blade to the hub of the turbine failed due to ‘material fatigue’.
The bolts used to attached the blade to the hub of the turbine exhibited classic signs of fatigue failure.
Enercon have ruled out bolt defect due to the nature of the failure and the investigation is now looking into ’supporting components’ - those parts on either side of the bolts.
If one of these supporting components failed it would induce stress in the bolts beyond their design limits and cause failure. Further tests are currently being carried out.
Managing Director of Ecotricity, Dale Vince said: “We hope to have the results back in a few weeks. It’s a job of separating cause from effect now - we can see which bits are broken, but which bits failed first is the bit that needs forensic investigation - it’s all clever stuff”
Ecotricity continue to liaise closely with The Health & Safety Executive and East Lindsey council.
A thorough inspection of all the turbines at Fen Farm Wind Park has been carried out.
Ecotricity, Enercon and the HSE have no concerns with the ongoing safety of this, or any other, wind park.
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