performed repairs on wind turbines, windmills [4 Cal.App.4th 1570] used to generate electricity. October 31, 2013 (Netherlands) - Two young mechanics, ages 19 and 21, died when a fire broke out in a wind turbine where they were performing routine maintenance. The fire quickly engulfed the only escape route (the stairs in the shaft), trapping two of the maintenance crew on top of the turbine. A crew of four was conducting routine maintenance to the 67 meter high turbine. Wind turbine maintenance While wind energy is growing in favour due to it being a low-carbon and relatively low-cost process, the height of turbines - with the typical GE 1.5MW model consisting of 116ft blades atop a 212ft base - means it can also be a dangerous sector to work in. Respecting others' viewpoints comes first with being educated about the industry that was the focus of the article regarding turbine fires. The blades generate electricity as they turn and this energy is transferred to the ground through an electrical grid. Guam However fires at plants with more recent installations make clear that fire and safety issues have still not been adequately addressed. CHINA: Huaneng Renewables has revealed one of its wind turbines caught fire in a wind farm in Inner Mongolia, killing two engineers. Clip, share and download with the leading wind power engineering magazine today. Fires are major cause of wind farm failure, according to new research India As part of its noncommercial effort to present the environmental, social, scientific, and economic issues of large-scale wind power development to a global audience seeking such information, National Wind Watch endeavors to observe fair use as provided for in section 107 of U.S. Wind turbines are installed on windy sites to produce renewable energy. Both were 80 meters above ground, doing routine maintenance only for the fire to trap and chase them in the end. However, in order to continue to grow and thrive throughout this crisis, owners and operators cannot afford to be complacent around fire risk. A Wind Turbine Fire Kills 2 Maintenance Workers As They Embrace Wildshh 2.14K subscribers Subscribe 33 Share 586 views 3 weeks ago Tragic news out of the Netherlands as a wind. Oceania Florida Death of Two Mechanics Atop a Wind Turbine Shakes Up Wind - GineersNow Idaho Fire at Indonesian oil depot kills 14; thousands evacuated Gamesa turbines have also been linked to two turbine fires in Pennsylvania, including Iberdrolas Locust Ridge project in 2009 and another fire at North Allegheny Ridge (not owned by Iberdrola) in 2012. Sweden On May 22, 2012, a Gamesa turbine caught fire at Iberdrolas Barton 2 Wind Power Project in Iowa, North American Windpower reported. Especially the 3 most likely areas of ignition. Taiwan Nov. 24, 2013 -- Talk about bad press. Funeral held for Paw Paw firefighter Lt. Ethan Quillen Two wind turbine mechanics, respectively 19 and 21 years old, died because of the fire. Troublingly, these turbines are being sold by secondhand dealers online to buyers who may have no knowledge about the potential fire hazard. One victim was found on the ground beside the wind turbine; the other body was recovered by the specialized team. Submitted by hiker gal on Thu, 10/31/2013 - 08:43. North Carolina Wind Turbine tech here. Vr, They were both really young. But the idea behind it is so scary. Since then, all misfortunes related to wind turbines have been uncovered. Portugal The cause of the fire is unknown, but is believed to be a short circuit. 7 On Your Side helps family after tragic house fire Yet these remote communites lack specialized firefighting forces such as the team used to ultimately quell the Netherlands wind turbine fire and in on many days lately, have no fire station open at all, fueling growing safety concerns among residents. Gamesa, a Spanish manufacturing company principally involved in the fabrication of wind turbines and the construction of wind farms, was also involved in severe wind accidents. This can potentially result in wildfires, causing extensive damage to the wider area and ultimately leading to significant reputational damage not only for the individual site but for the industry as a whole. (View court documents). The wind turbine is made by China South Locomotive and Rolling Stock (CSR) and the frequency converter was made by AMSC. Firefighters race to second turbine blaze in months at US wind farm Wind turbines are used to convert wind energy into electricity. No damage to the cabinets after fire suppression. Also in 2012; a similar arc fire occurred in a Vestas V-90 turbine in Spain during maintenance; in addition a Vestas turbine collapsed in Ireland. Horizontal axis wind turbines use the winds force to turn the blades while vertical axis turbines use the winds force to rotate a shaft that sends power down to a generator. It burnt for about 12 hours and extinguished by itself at about 3:00a.m in the second morning.