Wind Project O&M and Safety Conference

Balance of Plant - The Wind Farm’s Link to the Marketplace (Room Paradise)

01 Mar 17
9:50 AM - 10:15 AM

This presentation focuses on the wind farm BOP electrical system including the pad mount transformer, collection system cabling and substation. The focus of the presentation will be to share maintenance inspection, testing and corrective actions for each area as well as discuss new and innovative solutions emerging in the marketplace. There will be a detailed look at the pad mount transformer oil analyses, infrared inspections and even vault replacements. For the collection system cabling, this presentation will cover common causes of ground faults and best practices for repair. Finally for the substation, regulatory protocols and methods to comply and best practices for achieving inspections and repair will be covered.